Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and enhances soil fertility, while wood chips work like perlite or vermiculite, ...

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For instance, because of its drainage capabilities, perlite can't hold onto nutrients in the soil well. "Regular fertilization is necessary to ensure plants receive adequate nutrition," says Brandt.

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