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Miracle Gro is not perfect but for the price it’s worth it
This bag is BIG which is definitely worth it for the price. I added a pic for comparison. I’m 5’10 and the bag is the length of my leg. I personally love Miracle Gro for my plants (inside and out). They do have fungus gnats which isn’t an issue for my outside plants and isn’t a deal breaker for my inside plants.
If I need to use it for inside plants I’ll do one of two things:
1. I usually try to avoid putting soil immediately in my plants when I get a new bag. If I have to, I add cinnamon to the soil, and water them with diluted Neem Oil which takes care of the issue.
2. My usual route is to open the bag, pour the contents in a container and let it “bake” in the sun for a couple of days which effectively kills the fungus gnat issue.
I understand this may be a lot of work for some people but, Miracle Gro is a relatively cheap brand of soil, so issues are to be expected. The work around really just depends on your patience and need. Hope this helps and I will definitely be purchasing again.
October 2020 · Patio Lawn and Garden · verified purchase