This is one of the best container gardening soil videos I have seen. You have a very good presentation style that is to the point but thorough. I will subscribe and try you out.
A great way to break down big chunks of material (soil, peat moss, etc.) or a great way to mix soil is to use your drill (hammer setting if available) with a paint mixer.
I personally like to add pieces of wood and bark to my reused potting soil. A lot of the time when I re use potting soil the forest products that help with drainage and aeration have decomposed and now help with holding moisture. So, that's why I add more wood and bark that helps woth drainage. I don't worry about the wood stealing the nitrogen because I also mix some dog fur and bird feathers that'll slowly break down and add nitrogen to the soil.
Great video Riley! Loved seeing your puppy in the video! I did have a question though. I live in Arizona, and moisture retention is always a huge part of the soil mixture I use. Should I also be refreshing the peat moss or coco coir during this process? What's your experience with that?
Hi Jasmine, I would add more vermiculite into the mixture than perlite and/or peat moss. The vermiculite will help to retain moisture. Also, a heavy mulch like hardwood mulch, will also help as it will bind to the top layer of soil and help to keep the water from evaporating out of the container.
