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nolabelle · September 2, 2013

Thanks, tl, for pointing me in the right direction. Why in the world would *I* need to read tweaks for experts. I am certainly no expert, lol. But, duh, it did tell me what I needed to know.

So if I use a 5:1 mixture of Pro Mix and perlite, I should be good to go? Or 5:2 mixture of Miracle Grow and perlite.

I think that among Home Depot, Lowes and the couple of feed and garden stores around here, I ought to find what I need. Though I've never seen the probiotic soil treatment stuff anywhere. If anyone has it , it will be the feed store. They have a more extensive gardening supply center than either Home Depot or Lowes. I hesitate to order anything from online because of shipping costs. Sheesh!

Thanks again everyone for for all your help. I haven't built anything yet. I want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before we go swimming!

Now I have to go read about fertilizers and such.

September 2, 2013	#7
nolabelle Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N.O., LA (Zone 8b) Posts: 136	Thanks, tl, for pointing me in the right direction. Why in the world would I need to read tweaks for experts. I am certainly no expert, lol. But, duh, it did tell me what I needed to know. So if I use a 5:1 mixture of Pro Mix and perlite, I should be good to go? Or 5:2 mixture of Miracle Grow and perlite. I think that among Home Depot, Lowes and the couple of feed and garden stores around here, I ought to find what I need. Though I've never seen the probiotic soil treatment stuff anywhere. If anyone has it , it will be the feed store. They have a more extensive gardening supply center than either Home Depot or Lowes. I hesitate to order anything from online because of shipping costs. Sheesh! Thanks again everyone for for all your help. I haven't built anything yet. I want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before we go swimming! Now I have to go read about fertilizers and such. __________________ I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it!