I'm on a tight budget so I bought some of that $.96 bags of potting soil at Walmart, well it's too damn sandy and packs down pretty good even though I added perlite.

I'm concerned about the roots not getting enough air because the dirt is packed so tight. What I have been doing is using a water meter to loosen the soil.

My question is how often can I do that without damaging the roots .... or am I damaging the roots?

I've gotten another soil that doesn't pack, and don't plan on getting anymore of that can of soil from Walmart .... but in the meantime can I loosen the soil as I have (every other day after watering) or am I doing more harm than good?

Thanks:rastasmoke:
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GrowRebel Reviewed by GrowRebel on . Crappy Soil ... Need Input .... I'm on a tight budget so I bought some of that $.96 bags of potting soil at Walmart, well it's too damn sandy and packs down pretty good even though I added perlite. I'm concerned about the roots not getting enough air because the dirt is packed so tight. What I have been doing is using a water meter to loosen the soil. My question is how often can I do that without damaging the roots .... or am I damaging the roots? I've gotten another soil that doesn't pack, and don't plan on Rating: 5