A better wetter
Apr 01, 2020
3 minutes
Words Steve McGrane
Have you ever noticed it takes longer for your garden to get wet in dry weather? Ever watered a pot plant and watched the water run out the bottom while the plant remains dry?
This is a result of potting mixes breaking down and waxy substances forming in soils.
Potting mixes contain varying amounts of bark and other uncomposted material (more in cheaper mixes) that break down in less than 12 months and leave “goat tracks” that allow water to run freely from your pot.
In both pots and
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