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Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix

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Overview & Benefits

Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix is a great substitute for potting mix or garden soil as it can be used in-ground or in containers.  The compressed coir and plant food expands up to 3X when water is added and feeds plants for up to 6 months.  It holds up to 50% more water than basic potting soil and creates up to 90% more air giving your plant's roots all the room they need to thrive.

 

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How to Use Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix

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Key Features

Filling a raised bed with Expand N Gro
Raised Beds
Expand Your Capacity for Growing Success
Combine Expand ‘n Gro and water in a large container. Once the water has been absorbed, add the mix to your bed and add your plants.
Ammending an in-ground bed with Expand N Gro
In Ground
Incorporate into Existing Soil
Start by a spreading a 1” layer, then mix with the top 4-6” of your native soil and water thoroughly so the Expand ‘n Gro can live up to its name.
Watch it Magically Expand
In Containers
Watch it Magically Expand
Add Miracle-Gro Expand ‘n Gro to any container till it’s one-third full. Then add water slowly and stir.
Grows Crazy and Fast
Ships Easy and Fast
Grows Crazy and Fast
Expand ‘n Gro can can be used as a sole planting medium or incorporated into existing soil to lighten it up, add moisture retention and nutrition; and create a vastly more hospitable environment.
Grow bigger with Expand 'n Gro
Key Features
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• Expands up to 3x when you add water.
• Holds up to 50% more water than ordinary potting soil.
• Creates 90% more air space for explosive root growth.
• Feeds for up to 6 months.
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Overview

  • Great substitute for garden soil or potting mix
  • Can be used in-ground or in containers (see label for instructions)
  • Grows up to 3X bigger plants than native soil and feeds up to 6 months
  • Holds up to 50% more water than basic potting soil
  • Expands up to 3X when water is added and creates up to 90% more air space in native soil
  • Expands up to 3X when water is added and grows up to 3X bigger plants than native soil
  • Holds up to 50% more water than basic potting soil and creates up to 90% more air space in your native soil
  • Feeds plants for up to 6 months
  • Ships right to your door in a lightweight package, so no heavy lifting
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How to use

  • Containers: Fill the container 1/3 full with Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix, then gradually add water and stir for expansion. Total expansion could take up to 10 min. Plant as usual.
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  • In-ground: Spread a 1" layer of Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix over the area to be planted. Mix with the top 4-6" of native soil. Plant as usual then water plants thoroughly.
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  • Raised Beds and other large projects: Mix equal parts Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro® Concentrated Planting Mix and water in a separate container. Once thoroughly mixed and expanded, add the soil to the chosen bed and begin planting as usual.

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Guaranteed Satisfaction or Your Money Back! Within 6 months of purchase if you, the customer, are not completely satisfied with the results after using this product, we will refund your purchase price in full.

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Packaging

Formulated to be lightweight and packaged to be easy to ship directly to your door.

Special Instructions

  • Watering Tips: Water the product on first use to ensure full expansion. After initial planting you may water as usual.
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  • Mixing Instructions: Mix with water until fully expanded.

Mixing Instructions

Mix with water until fully expanded.

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