This is Bad!

[babystarbud]

ahh, right, i understand now, thanks, spirit

i didnt realise that. That kinda adds a whole new dimension to consider....
i never really considered organics......must do some reading...

[stinkyattic]

Yeah, SpiritLevel explained it perfectly.

When you do your next soil mix you don't have to add a fibrous material. Just go with the perlite/vermiculite. As something like coco fiber breaks down, it can hold moisture too much, making it harder to flush, feed, etc.
I like my soil mixes to be light and friable.

[SpiritLevel]

Believe it or not, I am certain the soil mix I buy from the growshop is second hand. I like to work my fingers through the bag to ensure there are few lumps and bumps before potting. Not only that, I like the touch of some mixes and I can more or less feel how a plants roots will feel when the are bedded in it. I've found shreaded roots and clay pebels in tens of fresh bags of special mix. It does the job, but I do wonder if I can recycle my own soil with the correct additives and methods.

[babystarbud]

im sure it can, like cutting up old root balls and mixing them up with other stuff...food scraps etc. kinda like normal garden composting i guess...

im no expert though, i couldnt grow a good rose bush or anything lol