Consumer Reports tested to see if spending a little more for these brands is worth it.
Nurseries always seem to be awash in vivid colors, with lush and lovely plants and flowers.
You may find yourself wondering why yours don't look the same way. Professional gardeners will tell you plants require good soil with just the right amount of nutrients. Consumer Reports testers used plain potting soil and two other soils that come with fertilizer already added in - Scotts Potting Soil Plus Fertilizer and Miracle Gro Potting Mix. The Scotts Potting Soil is designed to feed your plants for about seven months. Three months later, the results were clear.