{"id":2430,"date":"2023-04-04T20:04:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/?p=2430"},"modified":"2023-04-04T20:07:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:07:38","slug":"can-i-use-garden-soil-in-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theyardable.com\/can-i-use-garden-soil-in-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use Garden Soil in Pots? – What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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First, it is not recommended. Garden soil can pose a risk to your potted plants due to its density and poor drainage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root rot and other issues can wreak havoc on your plants, which is why potting mix is often the preferred choice. But, as with all things gardening, it’s not that simple. There are a few factors you need to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to use garden soil in your pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s dig deeper and find out what those factors are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose not to use the soil of your garden, check at the end of the article for the best soil alternatives for your potted plants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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