Our most popular potting soil, Ocean Forest^® is a powerhouse blend of aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss, earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, and crab meal.

Aged forest products, sandy loam, and sphagnum peat moss give Ocean Forest^® its light, aerated texture. Start with Ocean Forest^® and watch your plants come alive!

Garden tip: Designed for containers and ready to use right out of the bag. There’s no need for nitrogen fertilizers at first; instead try FoxFarm Big Bloom^® Liquid Plant Food to get things started.

How To Use:

Container Gardens:

• Fill container with soil 1 inch (2.5 cm) below top edge of the pot.
• Water thoroughly after planting.
• For best results, feed your plants with FoxFarm fertilizer products during growth and bloom seasons.

Houseplants:

• Water thoroughly after planting.
• For best results, feed with Grow Big^® Liquid Plant Food.

Established Container Gardens:

• Top dress a 3-inch (7.5 cm) layer of potting soil around existing plants and carefully work into the soil.
• Water thoroughly.

Trees, Shrubs and Roses:

• Select a container 2-3 times the diameter of the plant’s root mass and 3-6 inches (7.5-15 cm) deeper.
• Place enough potting soil into the container so that the root mass is positioned at the correct height.
• Secure plant in place while adding more potting soil around the root mass until the container is almost full.
• Press firmly around perimeter of the plant and water thoroughly. Do not pack tightly.
• Fill container to the top and water again.

Use FoxFarm Fertilizers & Liquid Plant Food concentrates in conjunction with our soil mixes.