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Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Apr 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Bake Mom
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Beware

On 4/12/24 I purchased 4 bags of this soil. Every bag is so compacted when I open it I feel like I am chipping cement to fill my pots. I am so disappointed . I have bought this in the past and used it with no problem. For some reason this year what I purchased is obviously very old or Miracle Gro has changed their mixture. To say I am disappointed is and understatement.

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

We're sorry you were disappointed. We would like to understand more about your experience and what we can do better. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902.

May 17, 2022
Reviewer name: Kiki
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Terrible -- For My Use Anyway

If you are potting up plants to keep outside in South Florida, SKIP THIS! It does not "control" moisture and balance if you are an over-waterer or under-waterer... it literally does not hold on to water. I have to water my plants every. single. day. If you skip a day, they are slumped over. I have other things to do in life. I just went out and found 4 super-wilted plants with dead leaves. This stuff is terrible for the South Florida outdoors. Don't buy it.

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reply from Supplier Response

We&#39;re sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback.<br /><br />We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist.

May 5, 2025
Reviewer name: Austrio
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor Quality

Don't let the $12 bag lure you, this stuff SUCKS. I spent over $100 in quality seeds this year from different farms and out of several pots with Miracle Gro, only 2 seedlings sprouted and even those are struggling 8 weeks later while pots and planters of another soil I used (Happy Frog) are thriving. My Miracle Gro bag mainly consist of sticks, wood chips and possibly cat poop. I wouldn't even use this as filler for some of my larger pots.

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

We&#39;re sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback.<br /><br />While small pieces of bark and twigs are intentional components of our growing media including potting soil, garden soil, lawn soil, top soil, etc., large pieces of wood or bark should not be found. Most of our soils especially potting mixes and garden soils are made of composted forest products and contain very little if any actual soil.<br />Composted forest products provide high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction which often occurs with potting mixes composed primarily of actual topsoil. The coarser material allows for air to reach the roots of the plant which improves plant performance for years.<br /><br />We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.

May 14, 2024
Reviewer name: Marshmallow
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Totally Disgusting

This is NOT genuine potting soil.  The bag I recently bought at my local store contained nothing but twigs, small rocks, and other junk.  The flowers would never survive in this stuff.  If you want good potting soil, you need to buy the brand at your local nursery--not big box stores.  This is just another example of big companies changing the quality of their product in exchange for $$$$$.  Shame on Sam's for selling it.

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.

Mar 3, 2022
Reviewer name: Steve
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Thank goodness it's NOT Organic

Great soil. So glad it's not the organic stuff. Organic soil doesn't work.

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Feb 17, 2025
Reviewer name: Gladys
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Wrong pricing in warehouse!

I bought this now since it was on sale with Scan n go. Wasnt given the discount

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

Hello Gladys. Thank you for your feedback. We recommend you reach out to your local retailer to share your pricing concerns.

Jun 18, 2020
Reviewer name: Lu
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Beware: do not buy

The soil had about 50% mulch, wood chips and bark.

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reply from Miracle-gro Team

We are sorry to hear about your experience with our Potting Mix. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 888-270-3714 for assistance.

Jul 7, 2025
Reviewer name: DavidRW
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bag of dirt

Dirty, it gets under your fingernails

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

Thank you for your feedback regarding Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. Please note, while we do not add any soil microbes this product, it also is not sterilized.<br />Naturally occurring soil bacteria do not usually cause illness, but we recommend wearing gloves and washing hands after using products. If there is anything we can do to help you have a 5-star experience, please contact our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.

Apr 20, 2021
Reviewer name: Ben
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Damaged bags

Both had holes and leaked all over my trunk!

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reply from Supplier Response

We’re sorry you had this frustrating experience. We’d like to get some additional information and fill you in on our product guarantee. Please call us at 888-295-6902 for assistance.

Feb 22, 2025
Reviewer name: Bill
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Dirt cost as much as food

Needed to grow feed due to priced

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