This post brought to you by Scotts®. All opinions are 100% mine. In the years past, I have used "bargain" potting soils.  I found all kinds of "junk" in the soil, such as bark big enough to use for kindling, unbreakable dirt clogs, and even bugs!  I had to spend far too much time getting my soil ready.  Not only did I have to clean out all the junk and lose some of the weight of the product, I had to add fertilizer and aeration to the soil.  My plants still struggled.  This year I took a different route.  I just received a free sample of Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix and I still can't believe the results! Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro is a specially formulated planting mix that was designed to transform your soil into the ideal growing environment for plants, both inside and out — potted or not. This new mix is made up of a unique blend of Miracle-Gro plant food and coconut coir fiber. Coir fibers are the short fibers and the pith leftover after the coconut meat and longer fibers have been used for other products. These coir fibers are what allow Expand ‘n Gro to be a lightweight/easy to carry, yet powerful soil amendment that can hold up to 50% more moisture than regular potting soils.  Benefits of using Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro: • Up to 3X the Flowers and Vegetables!* *versus native soil  • Significantly improves soil for multiple years  • Concentrated planting mix expands up to 3X when water is added  • Feeds for up to 6 months  • All natural fibers hold up to 50% more water than basic potting soil When I opened the bag, it smelt fresh like well nourished soil, not dirt in a bag.  The soil is loose, not clumpy, and rich in color.  It contained plenty of aeration as well. Usually when I transplant my plants, they struggle to return to how they looked before I transplanted them, but with Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro, my plants were just as happy, if not happier to accept the room for root growth.  Simple as pour, plant, water, and watch your plants flourish. A product you can trust and a great value for the money.  You can see the video below for additional information and tips on how to use it.  If you are into gardening, check out the new Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro Concentrated Planting Mix. It’s an easy way to keep your plants healthy and pretty especially during the seasons of spring and summer. Please feel free to comment below about your thoughts on the new planting mix from Miracle-Gro OR Swing by their website to grab a sample size!

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