CookieCows

I'm probably the biggest novice here but what I do is mix the same as you but I water the dirt in the bucket I mixed it in first, adding a little at a time until the soil is crumbly, can hold a ball ... but still firm and not soggy... reminds me of when I make turkey stuffing. LOL Then I put in the pot, and bang the pot on the table a little to settle the dirt and pat it down some and then put the plant in.

Oh.... just re-read your soil mix.. I put sand in my mixture also

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