Another mix for new members as well as established members
is a mix called Al's gritty mix.
This is a great starter mix and an accecptable transition mix for your better plants.
Toss in some mycorrhizae and this is a sweet soil for your small high value water stingy plants .
This mix is fast and well draining leaving great moisture retention for small roots.
I will say again......purchase and use what you can afford in your plantings.....then your gardening skills take over.
Al's gritty mix with charcoal
by
Hostafarian,
on Flickr