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Potting Soils Amendmends & Decorative Top Dressings
Decorative Rock;
- These small rocks are usually available in two different colors, white and red.
These rocks are recommended as a top-dressing on the soil in indoor and outdoor container plants.
- The white rocks are usually mined limestone, and the red one are a lava rock.
- These decorative rocks are found in 2 quart bags.
Green Moss;
- This moss comes from our Pacific Northwest forests, and is an ideal decorative mulch
for container plants.
- Also great for use as a liner for hanging moss baskets.
- Available in 6 quart and 12 quart bags.
Horticultural Charcoal;
- A soil "sweetener" that will also absorb soil odors.
- When added to a potting soil mix, it helps to reduce the adverse impact of over watering.
- Available in 2 quart and 6 quart bags.
Orchid Bark;
- Provides the drainage and air circulation that Orchids require.
- Recommended for use in orchid and bromeliad soil mixes.
- Available in 4 quart, 8 quart, and 12 quart bags.
Peat Moss;
- An organic soil conditioner used to loosen soils, add organic matter, and improve water
retention.
- Enhances a soil's ability to store and release nutrients.
- Generally is 100% Canadian sphagnum peat moss
- Available in 4 quart, and several larger size bags.
Perlite;
- A lightweight soil conditioner used to help loosen potting soils and improve drainage and
aeration
- Derived from "popped" volcanic rock.
- Improves the soil's ability to retain moisture.
- Available in 4 quart, 8 quart, and larger bags.
Spanish Moss;
- Mexico and Florida provide this moss which is an ideal topdress for indoor and container
plants.
- The distinctive blue-gray color provides an unusual decorative effect.
- This moss, unlike other mosses, does not quickly dry out.
- Available in 6 quart and 12 quart bags.
Vermiculite;
- A lightweight soil conditioner used to loosen potting soil mixes and to help provide
aeration and water retention.
- Also used to start seeds or root cuttings, and to store bulbs.
- Available in 4 quart, 8 quart, and 12 quart bags.
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