Is My Nursery's Soil Mix Comparable to Mel's Mix for Square Foot Gardening?
I'm setting up some new raised beds this year, and my local nursery has a special blend they're suggesting. I'm curious if it compares to Mel's Mix or…
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How Does Peat Content in Store-Bought Compost Affect Mel's Mix?
I've been making Mel's Mix for a few years now, using equal parts compost, peat moss, and vermiculite. Initially, my garden beds became super hydrophobic due to a…
Oops! Only One Type of Compost in My Mel's Mix – What Now?
I'm a first-time Square Foot Gardening (SFG) enthusiast and recently filled my 4x8 bed with Mel's mix. However, I just realized I made a mistake by only using…
Is Mel's Mix Worth the Extra Cost Over Garden Soil?
Hey everyone! I'm a first-time gardener planning to set up either 48 or 64 square feet of growing space, one foot deep. My goal is to grow more…
What's the difference between Black Kow manure and composted manure?
I'm about to try Square Foot Gardening for the first time and I'm working on creating my Mel's Mix. I've got the coarse vermiculite and peat moss sorted…
Do I Need to Fill My Garden Bed with Mel’s Mix Completely?
I've been researching a bit and came across different opinions. One source mentioned that it's only necessary to have the top 6-8 inches of the bed filled with…
Thoughts on My Custom Mel's Mix for Square Foot Gardening?
Hey everyone! I'm new to Square Foot Gardening and I'm about to build three 4x4x1 raised garden boxes in my backyard for summer veggies like tomatoes, basil, and…