Fafard Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix Garden Soil
Best versatile soil for gardeners planting flowers, vegetables, and shrubs outdoors.
This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it soil for anyone tired of guessing their garden's needs. By balancing drainage and moisture retention in one bag, it removes the complexity of soil chemistry, though you sacrifice the ability to customize the mix for hyper-specific plant varieties.
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Who it's for
- Plant owners seeking reliable, nutrient-dense growing conditions
- Gardeners prioritizing strong, healthy root growth
- Landscapers needing one soil for beds and ground
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners managing large-scale planting projects
- Home gardeners avoiding heavy lifting and physical strain
- Growers cultivating plants that require specific alkaline soil
Performance breakdown
Drainage Efficiency
Medium drainage profile prevents root rot while maintaining necessary moisture levels.
Nutrient Density
Organic matter and compost blend provide a solid foundation for growth.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable formula works seamlessly for vegetables, flowers, and woody shrubs.
Root Development Support
Perlite and vermiculite aeration promotes vigorous and healthy root expansion.
Ease of Application
Ready-to-use mix eliminates the need for complex soil amendments.
Moisture Retention
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss ensures consistent hydration during dry spells.
Key Specs
Soil Type
Garden Soil
Volume
32 quarts (1 cu ft)
Intended Use
Outdoor Gardens, Vegetables, Flowers, Trees & Shrubs
Key Ingredients
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Compost, Bark and/or Other Forest Products, Perlite, Vermiculite, Dolomite Lime
Drainage Level
Moderate Draining
Moisture Retention Level
Medium
Aeration Level
Medium
Organic Certified
No
Pre-fertilized
No
Weed Control Properties
No
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