Soil reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 118 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Soil brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/houseplants, r/Buffalo, r/bioactive, r/Citrus, r/vegetablegardening. Top-rated brands include Fox Farm (4.5/5), Coast of Maine (5.0/5), Soil Mix (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews118
Subreddits40
Posts58
Brands90
Products32
118 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Fox Farm
4.5
(4)
"I am a big fan of Fox Farm products."
"The cheapest I'll go anymore is fox farm."
"I use fox farm ocean forest mix about 40% and then a mix of pumice, charcoal, and zeolite."
"Full Bag of Fox Form Ocean Forest soil :1.5 cubic ft"
#2
Coast of Maine
5.0
(3)
"Coast of Maine for Acid Loving Plants is the only soil I would ever use for blueberries."
"I live in New Hampshire and I use Coast of Maine compost. It's amazing and I recommend it to anyone in the New England region."
"I've had good luck with coast of maine brand organic cactus and succulent mix."
#3
Soil Mix
4.3
(3)
"Personally I mix orchid bark, compost, perlite, coco coir, and worm castings and it works as a great soil."
"Mix a pinch of (Gypsum & Bone Meal) with sand, cococoir, perlite & some of your soil."
"Soil? Not too chunky, not too much moisture retention- middle- like half potting soil, plus perlite."
#4
ProMix
4.3
(3)
"I’ve been using the Promix organic soil mix for vegetables with success for the past six months."
"I recommendd a potting mix with good drainage for ur herbs, Brands like Espoma or Pro Mix work great ur plants will thrive"
"Go with something inert. Like promix."
#5
CJ Krantz
4.0
(3)
"CJ Krantz"
"CJ Krantz I believe is a 5 yard minimum for delivery."
"CJ Krantz"
#6
Molly's Aroid Mix
5.0
(2)
"I really like Mollys aroid mix. Great drainage"
"I have NEVER had issues in this mix. Only great results and I love it."
#7
FoxFarm
5.0
(2)
"I mix foxfarm and roots organic soil with some local compost."
"I like fox farms potting soil (miracle gro potting soil = fungus gnats)."
#8
PRO-MIX
5.0
(2)
"Promix. Pick the variation based on location: raised beds, container, etc."
"I like the PROMIX"
#9
Black Gold
4.5
(2)
"Black gold is supposed to be best."
"Black gold in Courtenay and Vancouver island enterprises in Comox."
#10
Molly's
4.5
(2)
"I use Molly’s aroid mix for my tropicals and it really is fantastic. It’s a bit pricey but truly the best blend of components for aeration and good drainage."
"I use Molly’s aroid mix for most of my plants, her regular aroid mix, cactus and orchid mix for the others. It is more expensive however I live in an apartment so I can’t have a lot of boxes with soil mixes in them."
#11
ProMix MP
4.5
(2)
"I use ProMix MP that’s the organic version and I also add GAIA 4-4-4 organic fertilizer."
"About 1 gallon of Promix MP and 40 grams of 4-4-4 Gaia Green."
#12
Coco Coir
4.5
(2)
"Great for moisture retention."
"Coco coir is a great substrate for adults, holding moisture well and resistant to mold."
#13
Foxfarm
4.5
(2)
"Fox farms is good, we use it for our vegetable garden every year."
"I prefer Foxfarm products but you would want to mix in a little bit or orchid bark for better drainage."
#14
Sunshine Mix
4.5
(2)
"I swear by Sunshine mix"
"Sunshine mix is a good value."
#15
Hasties
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used Hasties in the past."
"Hasties is a good option"
#16
Eco Earth
4.0
(2)
"Eco earth and top soil are good"
"I use Eco Earth as a base (but obviously not the only ingredient)"
#17
Top Soil
4.0
(2)
"Honestly I’ve heard people use the soil from their back yard. But since I live in Canada I just searched up top soil."
"Eco earth and top soil are good"
#18
Citrus Soil
4.0
(2)
"If you want something already bagged, then you can use something like citrus soil or cactus soil and then just add some additional perlite to it."
"You can get some already made citrus soil like I use to do & add a little coarse orchard bark with it."
#19
Kellogg
4.0
(2)
"I like the Kellogg organic."
"I’m using Kellog’s indoor mix from HdD."
#20
Miracle-Gro
4.0
(2)
"I recommend the Miracle-Gro Performance Organic (black bag)."
"I get the miracle grow potting soil and mix in either perlite or orchid mix."
#21
Kellogg's
4.0
(2)
"I like kelloggs- OMRI label is important."
"I've used Kelloggs Garden Soil topped with pool filter sand in multiple tanks over 10 years."
#22
Home Depot
4.0
(2)
"Home Depot has organic topsoil. I just mix that with leaves and moss and such."
"I do 50/50 cactus mix from Homedepot and 50% perlite."
#23
Charles Brewer Mix
5.0
(1)
"For years and years I’ve been using the “Charles Brewer Mix” 45% dried LFS 45% perlite 8% peat-sand mix 2% wood charcoal"
#24
BuildASoil
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is BuildASoil (I’ve used FoxFarm before). It’s a water-only setup, just top dress if needed."
#25
New Zealand
5.0
(1)
"I see a lot of people use the long newzealand sphagnum moss for sundews is that what you’d recommend?"
#26
Gardener & Bloome
5.0
(1)
"Also get the Gardener & Bloome soil conditioner bales at Harmony Farm Supply to use as mulch."
#27
Cactus Jack
5.0
(1)
"Pick up a bag of cactus Jack’s gritty mix on Amazon if you have access to prime."
#28
Organic Mechanics
5.0
(1)
"Use Organic Mechanics Container Soil or amendments! They’re peat-free and the miracle gro is just worse quality."
#29
ChipDrop
5.0
(1)
"Get a chipdrop. I recommend against using logs and branches as they won’t actually decompose like people say… wood chips will."
#30
Vermont Compost
5.0
(1)
"You can't beat Vermont Compost Fort V."
#31
Lotus
5.0
(1)
"[Lotus](https://lotusgvl.com) on Pleasantburg has everything *and* they’re super-helpful!"
#32
Dynadirt
5.0
(1)
"I use Dynadirt from Home Depot for my pond and planted tanks"
#33
Kelloggs
5.0
(1)
"I prefer Kelloggs Organic Palm, Cactus, and Citrus soil."
#34
511 Soil Mix
5.0
(1)
"Some other popular soil mixes that people make for container citrus is 511 soil mix (I use this personally) and Al’s gritty mix."
#35
The Bonsai Supply
5.0
(1)
"I ordered 'the bonsai supply' soil from Home Depot as grit instead of perlite and I love it."
#36
Jungle Mix
5.0
(1)
"I use jungle mix tbh, never had an issue."
#37
Aldi
5.0
(1)
"Aldi is the cheapest. They sell it in 10-20 kg bags outside the store."
#38
Peat Moss or Coir
5.0
(1)
"All you need is peat moss or coir for your substrate and then something organic like compost or ewc."
#39
Sungro Blackgold Cactus Mix
5.0
(1)
"I use brand specific Sungro Blackgold Cactus Mix ....available at Ace Hardware (less expensive), Amazon, or maybe your local upscale garden center."
#40
Coconut Coir
5.0
(1)
"I personally use 100% Organic Coconut Coir for my salamanders."
#41
Myke
5.0
(1)
"Use beneficial mycorrhizae when transplanting to avoid shock."
#42
Golden Trophy
5.0
(1)
"I have A.vulgares and AGM's and use Golden Trophy pine bark fines soil conditioner and peat moss blend."
#43
Wakefield
5.0
(1)
"100% Wakefield biochar is the best medium for San Pedro."
#44
Severn River Soil Collective
5.0
(1)
"Severn River Soil Collective makes some great soil if you want a local option"
#45
Build-a-Soil Organic Soil
5.0
(1)
"Build-a-soil has amazing organic soil that I have used in my geckos terrarium."
#46
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Soil
5.0
(1)
"I use Fox Farm Ocean Forest soil for all of my plants. It's not cheap but it works amazingly well."
#47
Topsoil and Organic Matter Mix
4.0
(1)
"Good raised bed soil needs some actual dirt. A basic, but good, mix is 50% topsoil, 50% organic matter."
#48
Good Earth Organics
4.0
(1)
"Good Earth Organics (no delivery), CJ Krantz (delivery), sometimes your local town/muni (if in burbs/country)"
#49
Neimec Brothers
4.0
(1)
"Get compost. Neimec brothers might deliver 2 yds"
#50
Patrick’s on the Boulevard
4.0
(1)
"Patrick’s on the boulevard has been great for us."
#51
Farmer Pirate Compost
4.0
(1)
"Farmer pirate compost"
#52
Lakeside
4.0
(1)
"Lakeside,and they deliver"
#53
Lud's Landscaping
4.0
(1)
"Lud's landscaping has always done right by me"
#54
Succulent/Cactus Soil and Perlite
4.0
(1)
"Try succulent/cactus soil and perlite, both sold at most box stores."
#55
Aarts Nursery
4.0
(1)
"I use Aarts nursery in port kells area"
#56
Yates
4.0
(1)
"I use 'Yates Specialty Potting Mix - Cuttings and Seeds' Not course at all - I find it a really good starter."
#57
Better-Gro
4.0
(1)
"Better-gro Orchid Potting Mix because it includes some charcoal and perlite with the bark."
#58
Jobe's
4.0
(1)
"I've only ever tried Jobe's, but it worked well for me."
#59
Berry-tone
4.0
(1)
"Maybe use some Berry-tone in early spring next year."
#60
Terra
4.0
(1)
"I like terra Sahara but here are plenty of other alternatives that are fine"
#61
Country Boy's
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Country Boy’s on Wade Hampton or the South Pleasantburg Nursery"
#62
Coast to Coast Beetles
4.0
(1)
"Coast2coastbeetles has rhino larva and flake available"
#63
New Plant Life
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend New Plant Life Premium Top Soil"
#64
Sunshine
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend Sunshine Natural & Organic Flower & Vegetable Garden Soil"
#65
Top Pot
4.0
(1)
"If you can find 'top pot' near you I would go with that."
#66
Miracle-Gro Citrus/Cactus Soil
4.0
(1)
"I've used miracle grow citrus/cactus and put a lot of perlite in it to make it even better draining."
#67
Miracle-Gro Succulent/Cactus Soil
4.0
(1)
"I use a very basic mix: 50% Miracle Gro Succulent/Cactus Soil and 50% Perlite."
#68
Ocean Sand
4.0
(1)
"I’ve seen a local hobbyist recommending me to use ocean sand near the coast."
#69
Good Draining Soil
4.0
(1)
"Good draining soil, water when the rhizomes are soft/squishy."
#70
Regular Potting Mix
4.0
(1)
"I use regular potting mix with half perlite, 1:.5."
#71
Auchan
4.0
(1)
"I usually buy soil from Auchan, and manure as well."
#72
Organic Potting Soil
4.0
(1)
"You could do organic potting soil capped with sand."
#73
Espoma Soil Perfector
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend 65% pumice, expanded shale, lava/scoria, or hard fired porous clay products such as espoma soil perfector."
#74
Promix HP
4.0
(1)
"My san pedro grow great in promix HP, its peat moss and perlite based."
#75
Biognat
4.0
(1)
"Use whatever soil you prefer and treat it with Biognat."
#76
Scott's Premium Topsoil
4.0
(1)
"I’ve always used the Scott’s top soil."
#77
Scott's Organic Topsoil
4.0
(1)
"I would avoid anything miracle gro, as it has fertilizer. I have a ball python and recommend a mix of organic topsoil (Scott's brand red bag), organic peat moss (Premier brand will get you a huge bag) and play sand."
#78
ABG Blend
4.0
(1)
"My local reptile store sells a pre made ABG blend that I use."
#79
Whitney Farms Organic Potting Soil
4.0
(1)
"I use Whitney farms organic potting soil you can get it on Amazon if your store doesn't have it."
#80
Happy Frog Dirt Base
4.0
(1)
"I get the "dirt" base from grow/hydroponic shops. It's organic and full of nutrients. Usually it's Happy Frog brand."
#81
Reptisoil
4.0
(1)
"I use reptisoil plus reptichip. Expensive but worth it."
#82
Reptisoil Jungle Mix
4.0
(1)
"I like a mix of reptisoil and jungle mix."
#83
Orchid Potting Mix Soil
3.0
(1)
"Mix regular soil with orchid potting mix soil, 1:1 or 2:1 or 3:1, up to your decision."
#84
Reimers
3.0
(1)
"We did Reimers, the cheapest we found."
#85
Big Yellow Bag
3.0
(1)
"Big yellow bag is popular up by me but is more pricey than just a truck dump of soil"
#86
Organic Top Soil
3.0
(1)
"Just picked up a bag of organic top soil from Home Depot."
#87
Lowe’s
2.0
(1)
"The bags from Lowe’s are a huge crapshoot and are usually mostly bark and twigs"
#88
Walmart
2.0
(1)
"Walmart has generic “garden soil” at $5 for 2 cubic feet. It sucks but as filler it’s okay."
#89
Grab n Grow
2.0
(1)
"Ive not been happy with Grab n Grow but it depends on the product youre buying."
#90
Miracle Grow
2.0
(1)
"I get the miracle grow potting soil and mix in either perlite."
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