Fafard Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix Garden Soil
Best versatile soil for gardeners planting flowers, vegetables, and shrubs outdoors.
Enhance your garden beds, landscapes, and large outdoor containers with Fafard Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix. This ready-to-use soil blend is enriched with essential organic matter, making it ideal for a wide variety of plants including flowers, vegetables, trees, and shrubs. It offers a balanced profile for medium water retention and medium drainage, promoting healthy root development. Formulated with Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, compost, bark, perlite, vermiculite, and dolomite lime, it provides excellent soil conditioning for vibrant outdoor growth.
$12.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
736
/ 1247
#736 in Soil
Price vs Category Average
-74%
Below average
Volume
1
/ cu ft
Who it's for
- Plant owners seeking reliable, nutrient-dense growing conditions
- Gardeners prioritizing strong, healthy root growth
- Landscapers needing one soil for beds and ground
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners managing large-scale planting projects
- Home gardeners avoiding heavy lifting and physical strain
- Growers cultivating plants that require specific alkaline soil
Performance breakdown
Drainage Efficiency
Medium drainage profile prevents root rot while maintaining necessary moisture levels.
Nutrient Density
Organic matter and compost blend provide a solid foundation for growth.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable formula works seamlessly for vegetables, flowers, and woody shrubs.
Root Development Support
Perlite and vermiculite aeration promotes vigorous and healthy root expansion.
Ease of Application
Ready-to-use mix eliminates the need for complex soil amendments.
Moisture Retention
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss ensures consistent hydration during dry spells.
Key Specs
Volume
1 cu ft
Drainage
Medium
Water Retention
Medium
Particle Size
Medium
Ingredients
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Bark and/or Other Forest Products, Compost, Perlite, Vermiculite, Dolomite Lime
Intended Use
Potting, Vegetable Garden, Flower Bed
Soil Type
Garden Soil
Weed Preventative
No
Features
- Ready for immediate planting
- Ideal for large outdoor areas
- Balanced water retention
- Promotes healthy root growth
- Enriched with organic matter
- Versatile for various plants
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the exceptional quality and reliability of the Fafard Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix. Reviewers frequently note its superior texture, excellent drainage, and lack of unwanted debris or pests, making the planting process easier. The soil reliably supports robust plant growth, leading to healthier, more vigorous gardens. While this product sits at a higher price point, users feel the noticeable performance benefits justify the investment, establishing it as a trusted choice for serious gardeners seeking dependable results.
Know before you buy
This is a ready-to-use planting mix, so you can use it straight from the bag. It is designed to be incorporated into existing garden beds to improve soil structure or used as a primary medium for large outdoor containers.
While this mix is excellent for transplanting vegetables into garden beds or containers, it is formulated as a general planting mix rather than a fine-textured seed-starting medium. For starting seeds, you may prefer a lighter, finer-grade mix to ensure delicate roots can easily penetrate the soil.
This mix offers medium drainage, which is generally superior to standard topsoil. The inclusion of perlite and vermiculite helps prevent compaction and ensures that roots receive adequate oxygen while still retaining enough moisture for healthy growth.
This mix is enriched with organic matter like compost and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss to provide a nutrient-rich base for your plants. However, it does not contain added synthetic fertilizers, so you may want to supplement with a plant-specific fertilizer depending on the needs of your flowers or vegetables.
No, this product does not contain any weed preventatives or herbicides. It is a natural soil blend, so you should follow your usual weeding practices to keep your garden beds clear.
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