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Sloat Organic Planting Mix

Sloat Organic Planting Mix has been specifically formulated to meet the unique growing conditions found in the San Francisco Bay Area. When mixed with garden soil, the organic materials help to conserve soil moisture, loosen hard soil, and improve soil porosity for better drainage. Excellent for planting all types of ornamentals, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Recommended for: For planting all types of flowers, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, roses and perennials.

What’s in the bag: Fir Bark, Redwood Sawdust, Compost, Perlite, Feather Meal, Gypsum, Bat Guano, Alfalfa Meal, Kelp Meal.

For best results, use Planting Mix 50/50 with your native soil. Dig planting hole twice as wide as the root ball, and only as deep. Score or roughen the root ball of the plant. Fill around the plant with the amended mixture, firmly setting the plant to eliminate any air pockets. Water thoroughly to assist in settling and establishing.

Note: regardless of the type of plant being planted, do not cover the bud union or bury more deeply than the plant was in its container. Do not cover the top of the root ball.

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