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Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix
4.7 out of 5 stars
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4,710 ratings1,954 reviews
  1. 5 stars86% (4,055)
  2. 4 stars7% (317)
  3. 3 stars2% (104)
  4. 2 stars1% (54)
  5. 1 star4% (180)

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Aug 19, 2023
Reviewer name: Diane
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Will use only Moisture Control in the future.

This year I used two types of Miracle-Gro to compare results. I put soil for container gardening in one pot and moisture control in the other. I planted a tomato in each. The plant in moisture control was much larger and more productive the the other.

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Jun 18, 2024
Reviewer name: Arlen
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Good for the dirt man

This dirt is perfect for keeping a little under your pillow. You know, just in case he comes to town. I mean we all really don’t want him to take us down to his lair, deep under the mountain, right? Granted, maybe I should give him the rest of this dirt - it’s where he keeps his after all

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Jun 6, 2024
Reviewer name: Betty
2 out of 5 stars
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Petroleum?

My potting soil smelled really strong of petroleum. I bought another bag same kind of soil from a different store and it also smelled really bad like gas. I didn’t use either one as that can’t be good for your plants. Typically this would be my go to soil.

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

Thank you for your feedback on our Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix.<br /><br />The odor is caused by decomposing natural matter and is non-toxic to plants or people. Our research scientist have investigated concerns of this nature. The petroleum or &#34;gas&#34; smell is from an overgrowth of naturally occurring, harmless bacteria that occur when the soil stays too wet in the bag. Once the material is opened, spread,and dried out the odor will dissipate on its own in <br />24 - 28 hours.<br /><br />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.

Jul 8, 2023
Reviewer name: WalmartCustomer
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Needed to fill my planters that are starting my veggie garden and it was the right size bag, the right quality and will help with over and under watering while me kids learn and help with the process. It was at an affordable price as well

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Apr 29, 2024
Reviewer name: Anna
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Perfect for Hoyas

My Hoyas grow happily with Miracle Gro mixed with fine barks. It has fertilizer that nourish the plants. It’s light. & airy. Been using since 2016 fr 3 cuttings. Now it’s a jungle. Will do lots of cuttings to share. Thanks Sams Club fo awesome price. Will buy more 😘

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Jan 12, 2023
Reviewer name: Lynn
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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Wet soil is in HEAVY!

Be aware that these one cubic foot bags of potting soil can weigh 40 lb each if they are wet. I ordered lots of them for my garden club, and was disappointed that it was such a struggle to move them. They came from somewhere in Florida and must have been stored outside, exposed to rain. Even the boxes were collapsing because they were so wet.

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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 our packages are designed to allow the product to breathe with small air holes built in, you should not expect to experience this. This can be an indication of the product being stored improperly at some point (such as in heavy rain or in a humid environment). When purchasing the product in person at a retailer, you may wish to take a moment to inspect the bag for rips or holes.<br /><br />You can let the product dry out a bit on newspaper prior to use.<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 18, 2024
Reviewer name: SW
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Trusted By 2 Generations of Landscaping Pros

My mother, who is a 50 year veteran of horticulture science and landscaping, introduced me to miracle gro moisture control. As a landscaping professional myself, I use only this product when creating my pots in the spring. It provides proper moisture and nutrition for my flowers and plants, controlling and keeping moisture in much longer than the other brands and formulas. Well worth the extra cost.

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Jun 23, 2025
Reviewer name: audra
2 out of 5 stars
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So very dissappointed and shocked

Very disappointed,and this is a first. I have always grown beautiful flowers and plants with miracle grow. For whatever reason, this bag was lower quality,and higher price. It contained ALLOT of small wood peices and chips. even found a few rocks! Even after discarding them, my flowers began to wilt and turn brown. Im not sure what happened with this batch. Not sure if I will trust it again. perhaps it is a new cost control thing during production, I dont know.

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reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services

Hi Audra, <br /><br />We&#39;re sorry to hear about your experience with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and the impact on your plants. We want to help in any way we can. To better understand the situation and offer personalized assistance, please contact our Consumer Services team directly at 888-295-6902. We&#39;re here to help!

Jul 9, 2025
Reviewer name: WalmartCustomer
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix Review

I was really disappointed. The dirt inside the bag was dry and rock-hard—not what I expected from something labeled “moisture control.” It took a lot of effort to break it up and rehydrate it before I could even use it. Definitely not fresh or ready to go. I expected better quality.

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Hello Stacey. 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.

May 16, 2022
Reviewer name: Sarah
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great price for great dirt.

I absolutely love this stuff. I’m using it in my raised bed and my pots and it’s great! My seedlings are popping out nice and quickly, even with the south Florida sun trying to kill everything. It’s a great bargain at Sam’s right now as well at $12 a bag!

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