Bonsai Soil – can i get it at home depot or Lowes?
can i purchase bonsai soil from home depot or Lowes? i have a bonsai trees thats over 12 yrs old. my father in law have it at his house and he gave it to me. i would like to repot it cuz it look so unhealthy. thank you all in advance.
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Bonsai Soil – can i get it at home depot or Lowes?
can i purchase bonsai soil from home depot or Lowes? i have a bonsai trees thats over 12 yrs old. my father in law have it at his house and he gave it to me. i would like to repot it cuz it look so unhealthy. thank you all in advance.
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donna d posted on April 14, 2010:
i think you would have to go to a nursery.
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You can get the soil at eithr Home Depot or Lowes.
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Use this brand
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=140981-446-140981&lpage=noneAs most any soil will work for bonsai, this one is specifically for trees / shrubs.
Good Luck
Scott
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This site will tell you what is used to mix a suitable soil. If there’s nothing marked specifically for bonsai you can use this for a guide.The gentleman who mixes this soil is a professional bonsai artist.
http://www.american-bonsai.com/product_info.php/cPath/32/products_id/S04
I find that most commercial mixes are too heavy and compact too easily around the roots of my plants so I lighten with some extra perlite and vermiculite. These are both good for water retention.
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Go to a nursery that’s knowlegeable about bonsai. Home Depot or Lowes aren’t very knowledgeable. Or you can but the soil online http://bonsaicareguide.com/fertilizer-and-soil/
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Bonsai Soil – can i get it at home depot or Lowes?
can i purchase bonsai soil from home depot or Lowes? i have a bonsai trees thats over 12 yrs old. my father in law have it at his house and he gave it to me. i would like to repot it cuz it look so unhealthy. thank you all in advance.
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i think you would have to go to a nursery.
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You can get the soil at eithr Home Depot or Lowes.
-
Use this brand
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=140981-446-140981&lpage=noneAs most any soil will work for bonsai, this one is specifically for trees / shrubs.
Good Luck
Scott
http://www.wheresmydrink.com -
This site will tell you what is used to mix a suitable soil. If there’s nothing marked specifically for bonsai you can use this for a guide.The gentleman who mixes this soil is a professional bonsai artist.
http://www.american-bonsai.com/product_info.php/cPath/32/products_id/S04
I find that most commercial mixes are too heavy and compact too easily around the roots of my plants so I lighten with some extra perlite and vermiculite. These are both good for water retention.
-
Go to a nursery that’s knowlegeable about bonsai. Home Depot or Lowes aren’t very knowledgeable. Or you can but the soil online http://bonsaicareguide.com/fertilizer-and-soil/
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i think you would have to go to a nursery.
You can get the soil at eithr Home Depot or Lowes.
Use this brand
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=140981-446-140981&lpage=none
As most any soil will work for bonsai, this one is specifically for trees / shrubs.
Good Luck
Scott
http://www.wheresmydrink.com
This site will tell you what is used to mix a suitable soil. If there’s nothing marked specifically for bonsai you can use this for a guide.The gentleman who mixes this soil is a professional bonsai artist.
http://www.american-bonsai.com/product_info.php/cPath/32/products_id/S04
I find that most commercial mixes are too heavy and compact too easily around the roots of my plants so I lighten with some extra perlite and vermiculite. These are both good for water retention.
Go to a nursery that’s knowlegeable about bonsai. Home Depot or Lowes aren’t very knowledgeable. Or you can but the soil online http://bonsaicareguide.com/fertilizer-and-soil/