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Question: What are some mistakes you're probably making with potting soil?
A. Adding compost
B. Making your own
C. Storing it in a container on the ground
While you should be storing your potting soil in an air-tight container, keeping it off the ground it best. You can make your own potting soil, but you'll want to make sure you're doing it right! Check out all the mistakes you could be making with your potting soil so you can have happy and healthy plants.
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