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When it comes to bulk soil, you guys are making this way too hard!

Get your self a large bag of black magic repotting soil and mix it 50/50 with play sand from Home Depot or Lowes. This makes a well draining soil and is cheap to make. It will work fine for all junipers and allowing them to size up. In fact when it is all said and done, you may not use anything but this mixture in the future.

If you decide that in the show pot you want something a little faster draining, then you can use the more expensive componet rich soils for display. But growing in cans, go the cheapest, nurserys have been doing it for years.

Bonsai-al

25-Apr-2004	#13
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,556	When it comes to bulk soil, you guys are making this way too hard! Get your self a large bag of black magic repotting soil and mix it 50/50 with play sand from Home Depot or Lowes. This makes a well draining soil and is cheap to make. It will work fine for all junipers and allowing them to size up. In fact when it is all said and done, you may not use anything but this mixture in the future. If you decide that in the show pot you want something a little faster draining, then you can use the more expensive componet rich soils for display. But growing in cans, go the cheapest, nurserys have been doing it for years. Bonsai-al __________________ If you can't be a player...be an athletic supporter!