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1 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS ProGreen Plus Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN 43

2 GrOWEr MIX SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS G MIX 35 G GrOWEr MIX Uses: Bedding plants, hanging baskets, mums, perennials, Pointsettias, flowering crops, foliage crops, bulbs. Components: 40%50% Canadian sphagnum peat moss, 30%40% composted pine bark, 10% 20% perlite, 5%15% medium vermiculite, wetting agent, Dolomitic lime (for ph adjustment of the materials in this mix), blue chip. MIX CONTENTS Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Bark Starter Nutrients Gypsum Dolomtic Lime Wetting Agent Blue Chip G Mix 85 C Container / 2.8 cu ft / 60 cu ft 80%90% 10%20% N/A N/A G Mix 80 C Container / 2.8 cu ft 80%90% 10%15% 5%10% N/A G Mix 35 G Grower Mix / 2.8 cu ft / 60 cu ft 40%50% 10%20% 5%15% 30%40% G MIX 85 C CONTAINEr MIX Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, potted plants, flowering and foliage crops. Components: 80%90% Canadian sphagnum peat moss, 10%20% perlite,, wetting agent, Dolomitic lime (for ph adjustment of the materials in this mix), blue chip G MIX Superior product for an economical price G MIX 80 C CONTAINEr MIX Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, potted plants, flowering and foliage crops. Components: 80%90% Canadian sphagnum peat moss, 10%15% perlite, 5%10% vermiculite wetting agent, Dolomitic lime (for ph adjustment of the materials in this mix), blue chip 44 Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

3 SUNSHINE PrOFESSIONAL GrOWING MIXES PrOFESSIONAL PEAT LITE MIXES USES MIX CONTENTS DESCrIPTION LC1 Characteristics General purpose mix ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Major/Minor Nutrients Gypsum Lime Wetting Agent Interiorscape Seeds Plugs/Vegetable Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Vegetable Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Perennials Nursery Stock Bulbs Item # Qty/Pallet /pallet LP5 Low fertilizer charge; protects young, tender seedlings Contains Perlite for high aeration Low fertilizer /pallet MADE WITH SELECT CANADIAN LP8 Allpurpose mix Low fertilizer /pallet Sun Gro Horticulture offers the products that will help you grow the highest quality plants for your customers. Backed by superior technical support and research personnel, they have the products that fit your needs. Professional Peat Lite Mixes All Sunshine mixes contain dolomitic lime to adjust media ph to and to provide calcium and magnesium. Gypsum is added as a source of sulfur and calcium. Most mixes contain a starter charge of fertilizer as well. Professional Bark Mixes Metro Mix professional mixes are available in a complete line of professionally formulated bark based mixes. All Metro Mix bark mixes are ph adjusted and contain lime and gypsum to provide adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium and sulfur. Bark mixes provide increased aeration, drainage and bulk density that support your plants. Sun Gro sets the standard in professional growing! SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS SPHAGNUM PEATMOSS, AGGrEGATES METrOMIX WITH SunCOIr DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Bark Ash Composted Pine Ash Composted Pine Bark Processed Coconut Coir Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Perennials Item # Qty/Pallet Metro 366P SunCoir Less shrinkage Excellent mix 1618 lbs after wetting /pallet MetroMix with SunCoir MetroMix from Sun Gro is an ideal soilless growing medium for container plant production in greenhouses and nurseries. SunCoir is a renewable peat moss substitute derived from coconuts. This is the newest raw material introduced into the MetroMix product line. SunCoir pith has all the water holding and cation exchange benefits of peat moss plus improved aeration, improved wetout and rewet capabilities and reduced shrinkage in the pot. SunCoir Bricks Bricks are compressed at a 5:1 ratio and measure approximately 8 x 4 x 3. They are palletized and shipped 1,500 per pallet. One brick yields approximately 0.4 cubic feet when wetted to 80% moisture. One pallet will yield approximately 18 cubic yards. Add one gallon of water per brick (approximately 1.5 lbs) for 80 88% moisture. Sold in pallets only. Please call for pricing and availability. ProGreen Plus Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN 45

4 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Bark Ash Composted Pine Ash Composted Pine Bark Processed Coconut Coir Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Perennials Item # Qty/Pallet METrOMIX rediearth Fine texture Good aeration 8 11 lbs after wetting /pallet MetroMix is an ideal soilless growing medium for container plant production in greenhouses and nurseries. Most MetroMix products contain varying percentages of Canadian sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, composted pine bark, perlite, bark ash with wetting agents and a starter nutrient charge. Most mixes are also available in 60 cubic foot bulk bags. SUNSHINE rediearth Sunshine Rediearth Plug & Seedling formulas are finetextured, light formulas and are excellent choices for propagation. Whether you are sowing seeds in open flats, growing plugs in the smallest cells or rooting cuttings, Rediearth has a tradition of high performance and superior results. METrOMIX FrOM SUN GrO DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Bulk Density Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Bark Ash Composted Pine Ash Composted Pine Bark Processed Coconut Coir Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Composted Bark lime Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Perennials Patio, Nursery Mums Item # Qty/Pallet METrO 360 Similar to 350, but more bark ash Exceptional for propagation of seeds, cuttings & direct stock applications, proven media for potted plants, bedding plants & hanging baskets lbs after wetting /pallet METrO 830 (formaly SB350) METrO 852 Excellent nutrient retention Midweight bark mix for use in growing a wide range of greenhouse crops such as poinsettias, bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums & pot mums lbs after wetting /pallet Excellent nutrient retention Great for perennials & woody plants lbs after wetting /pallet METrO 902 Fine texture lbs Balanced 60 cu. ft /pallet 46 Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

5 PrOFESSIONAL GrOWING MIX This premium multipurpose blend has been formulated for a wide range of indoor and outdoor gardening projects. Plants will thrive in this readytouse formulation made with the best Canadian Sphagnum peat moss. Sunshine Professional Growing Mix is a Certified Premium Potting Soil verified by the Mulch and Soil Council, and contains Resilience for stronger stems and improved root mass. Item Professional Mix 1.5 cu. ft. Professional Mix 2.5 cu. ft ALL PUrPOSE POTTING MIX CONTAINEr POTTING MIX A premium peatbased potting mix with an added waterholding polymer, Sunshine Container Potting Mix retains and slowly disseminates water, so you don t have to water as often. It is formulated for summer container plantings, hanging baskets or window boxes. It contains a controlled release fertilizer to feed up to 6 months and Resilience for stronger stems and improved root mass. Item Contain Mix Cased 1.5 cu. ft. Contain Mix Cased 2.5 cu. ft SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS Formulated for indoor use, thispremium growing mix is welldrained yet effectively retains nutrients and water. It is comprised of peat moss, coir and perlite, and contains both fastrelease and slowrelease fertilizers plus added endomycorrhizae to encourage consistent, strong growth from the start. This premium potting soil has been certified by the Mulch and Soil Council and contains Resilience for stronger stems and improved root mass. Item All Purpose Mix 1.5 cu. ft. All Purpose Mix 2.5 cu. ft rose & FLOWEr PLANTING MIX This premium potting mix is comprised of peat moss and bark for good flower growth to improve the soil in your garden. It is recommended as both a planting mix for containers or a garden amendment for flower beds. Item Rose & Flower Mix 1.5 cu. ft. Rose & Flower Mix 2.5 cu. ft NATUrAL & OrGANIC MIX OMRI Listed for organic gardening, this premium mix is the same formulation used by commercial greenhouse growers throughout rth America. It is an allpurpose potting medium that works well indoors and out. Resilience has been added for stronger stems and improved root mass. Item Sold by the bag Organic Mix 1.5 cu. ft. Organic Mix 2.5 cu. ft. (each) ProGreen Plus Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN 47

6 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS LIGHTWEIGHT MIXES DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Pine Bark Polybeads Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Foliage Interiorscape Item # Qty/Pallet PEATLITE MIX Fine texture Excellent water holding capacity 9 11 lbs after wetting 64 cu. ft. 65% Fine /pallet GErMINATION MIX (SUPEr FINE) Fine texture Good drainage Good water holding capacity lbs after wetting 64 cu. ft. 65% Fine /pallet MIX #1P MIX #2 Excellent general purpose mix Good drainage 9 11 lbs after wetting 64 cu. ft. 80% /pallet Excellent general purpose mix Good drainage 9 11 lbs after wetting 64 cu. ft. 65% /pallet All Fafard products are produced to the highest standard using the best ingredients available and are designed to fit the growing needs of a wide variety of crops while also fitting in to the flow of grower operations. Lightweight and Middleweight Mixes. May be combined on the same truck with professional Fafard Retail Products. Custom blends available in and bulk bags Made with Canadian sphagnum peat moss, perlite and/or vermiculite (contains no bark). DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Pine Bark Polybeads Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Foliage Interiorscape Item # Qty/Pallet Medium bark mix, contains no more than 25% bark. MIX #4M MIX #4 Excellent general purpose mix Finer texture Holds more water lbs after wetting 50% /pallet Good capillary action Excellent general purpose mix lbs after wetting 40% /pallet MIDDLEWEIGHT MIXES MIX #4P Medium texture Good capillary action Excellent general purpose mix lbs after wetting 45% /pallet MIX #3B Excellent general purpose mix lbs after wetting 50% /pallet 48 Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

7 HEAVYWEIGHT MIXES DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Pine Bark Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Foliage Interiorscape Item # Qty/Pallet Heavy bark mix, contains more than 25% bark. MIX #3 MIX #50 Coarse Well drained lbs after wetting 40% /pallet Coarse Well drained lbs after wetting 55 cu. ft. 60% /pallet MIX #52 Coarse Excellent drainage Good air space lbs after wetting 55 cu. ft. 55% /pallet NUrSErY MIX Coarse Well drained lbs after wetting 55 cu. ft. 75% /pallet Heavyweight Mixes All Fafard products are produced to the highest standard using the best ingredients available and are designed to fit the growing needs of a wide variety of crops while also fitting in to the flow of grower operations. Made with Canadian sphagnum peat moss, perlite, vermiculite and bark. Heavy bark mixes are generally good on perennials, large interior pots, roses, nursery containers and and bulb plants that require good aeration and drainage.. May be combined on the same truck with professional Fafard Retail Products. Custom blends available in and bulk bags SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS Compressed Bale Mixes Fafard routinely provides a balanced water soluble nutrient starter charge in all its media. This nutrient starter charge provides a dilute, balanced nutritional environment for seed germination and/or early seedling growth. In peat based media, the nutrient starter will provide sufficient fertility for 714 days. The recommended grower application of a dilute complete fertilizer is at ppm at wet down or immediately after plant germination or transplanting. For subirrigation systems, test a sample of the mix being considered to determine its suitability for your application.. Made with Canadian sphagnum peat moss, perlite and/or vermiculite. May be combined on the same truck with peat moss and cedar mulch from Canada. Custom blends available in 3.8 cu. ft. bales (30/pallet) DESCrIPTION USES MIX CONTENTS Compressed bales also available in loose filled bags. Call for details. Characteristics Bulk Density Per Cu. Ft. ph range Standard Bag Size Bulk Bag Size Sphagnum Peat Moss Horticultural Perlite Horticultural Vermiculite Processed Pine Bark Wetting Agent Starter Nutrients Seeds Plugs Cuttings Flowering Plants Bedding Plants Hanging Baskets Foliage Interiorscape Item # Qty/Pallet COMPrESSED BALE MIXES MIX #F15 Excellent general purpose mix Good drainage Good air space 8 10 lbs after wetting 3.8 cu. ft. compressed 55 cu. ft. compressed 85% bales/pallet MIX #1P General purpose Economical Good air space Good drainage 8 10 lbs after wetting 3.8 cu. ft. compressed 55 cu. ft. compressed 80% bales/pallet MIX #2 Excellent general purpose mix Good drainage Good air space 8 10 lbs after wetting 3.8 cu. ft. compressed 55 cu. ft. compressed 75% bales/pallet ProGreen Plus Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN 49

8 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS FAFArD PrEMIUM MIXES FAFArD ULTrA POTTING MIX Fortified with an extendedrelease fertilizer to feed plants up to 4 months. Ready to use for all indoor plants: House plants, flowering plants & tropical plants. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet), 1 cu ft (90/pallet), 2 cu ft (48/pallet) ULTrA CONTAINEr MIX Fortified with an extendedrelease fertilizer to feed plants up to 4 months. Contains Moisture Pro waterholding crystals to hold enough water through dry, windy days yet drain rapidly during rainy days. Ready to use for all outdoor containers: Hanging baskets, window boxes & patio planters. Available sizes: 1 cu ft (90/pallet), 2 cu ft (48/pallet) PrOFESSIONAL POTTING MIX Allpurpose mix based on our most popular professional mix for commercial growers. Ready to use for all planting needs: Indoor plants, outdoor plants & container plants. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet), 1 cu ft (90/pallet), 2 cu ft (48/pallet) ULTrA PLANTING MIX Adds organic matter to red clay or sandy soil, conditioning garden beds & landscapes. Promotes healthy root growth. Ready to use for all landscapes: Flower & vegetable gardens, trees & shrubs, roses & perennials. Available sizes: 1 cu ft (90/pallet) FAFArD NATUrAL & OrGANIC POTTING MIX 100% natural formula with an organic fertilizer. Contains no synthetic chemicals. Meets National Organic Program (NOP) standards. Ready to use for all organic gardening: Vegetables & herbs, outdoor plants & indoor plants. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet), 1 cu ft (90/pallet) FAFArD SPECIALTY PLANT MIXES AFrICAN VIOLET POTTING MIX Specially formulated for African violets & blooming plants. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet) CACTUS & SUCCULENT POTTING MIX Ready to use for: All cacti & succulents Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet) OrCHID POTTING MIX Formulated with fir bark, chopped coir & large granules of perlite. Improves drainage & retains moisture. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet) SEED STArTEr POTTING MIX Use for: Starting seeds & rooting cuttings. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet) FAFArD SOILS AND AMENDMENTS FAFArD PrEMIUM TOPSOIL All organic to improve soil. Use for: Starting new lawns, patching & filling low spots & topdressing existing lawns. Available sizes: 1 cu ft (70/pallet) FAFArD PrEMIUM COMPOST Organic blend containing shrimp & seaweed Use for: Flower beds, vegetable gardens, annuals, perennials, trees & shrubs. Available sizes: 1 cu ft (70/pallet) FAFArD HOrTICULTUrAL PErLITE Natural soil amendment helps prevent water loss & soil compaction. Use for: Rooting cuttings, bulb storage & amending potting soil. Available sizes: 8 qt (200/pallet) 50 Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

9 POTTING GUIDE A guide to show about how much mix you ll need to fill...* Container Type Standard Round Pot Standard Round Pot Standard Round Pot Standard Round Pot Square Pot Square Pot Square Pot Square Pot Hanging Basket Hanging Basket Hanging Basket Azalea Pot Azalea Pot Azalea Pot Nursery Pot Nursery Pot Nursery Pot Flats & Packs Flats & Packs Flats & Packs Flats & Packs Flats & Packs Container Size 3" 4" 4.5" 6" 3" 3.5" 4" 4.5" 6" 8" 10" 4" 6" 8" 1 Gallon 2 Gallon 3 Gallon Standard 1020 Flat 24 Cell 48 Cell 50 Cell 72 Cell Pots per Loose Filled Bag Pots per 3.8 cu. ft. Compressed Bale SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS Square Plug Tray Square Plug Tray 406 Cell 512 Cell Seedling Tray Seedling Tray Seedling Tray 128 Cell 200 Cell 338 Cell * These figures are approximate values. Your results may vary depending on a variety of factors. COMPrESSED BALE YIELDS Size Approximate Yield (cu. ft.) Quantity/Pallet SUPErIOr CEDAr MULCH Premium Cedar Mulch Natural 100% organic decorative ground cover Smothering action and shade helps retard weeds and retain moisture Rich natural color adds a touch of elegance to your landscape Extremely slow to decay and helps prevent soil erosion 3 cu. ft. bag covers approximately 36 sq. ft. at a depth of 1 Great packaging Competitively priced COCO SHELL MULCH Although it has been used for many years with traditional rose growers, aromatic cocoa shell can be used anywhere in your landscaping, garden, or flower beds. Item *Truckload discounts available. Cedar Mulch 3 cu. ft. bag 52/plt Item Coco Shell Mulch 2 cu. ft. bag 65 bags/plt ProGreen Plus Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN 51

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14 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS MIX COMPONENTS COArSE PErLITE An inorganic soil rebuilder that improves soil structure by providing increased aeration and water holding capacity yet reducing soil compaction for superior plant growth. It is screened to remove fine particles. Direct Perlite Shipments. Less than full truckload: minimum of 10 pallets ($75.00 drop charge). Full truckload: 24 pallets (no drop charge). Fuel surcharge where applicable please call for current rate. A 14 day minimum lead time is needed on direct shipments Item cu. ft. Perlite Coarse 30 VErMICULITE MEDIUM & COArSE Medium grade is widely used for plug mixes, finer graded soilless mediums, germination and rooting. The coarse grade is used when higher aeration characteristics are required. Both exhibit highly desirable characteristics of being lightweight and having the capability of moisture and nutrient retention. Great for lateral water movement in a mix. Direct Vermiculite Shipments. Less than full truckload: minimum of 10 pallets ($75.00 drop charge). Full truckload: 24 pallets (no drop charge). Fuel surcharge where applicable please call for current rate. A 14 day minimum lead time is needed on direct shipments CANADIAN SPHAGNUM PEAT MOSS Canadian sphagnum peat moss helps create an ideal growing medium for plant life. It has long been considered far superior to all other forms of peat moss. Peat moss has familiar, beneficial properties you want and have come to expect: Yields excellent water and air exchange capacity Provides enhanced root growth and excellent cation exchange capacity (CAC) Provides excellent buffering capabilities Saves water by retaining moisture and releasing it slowly Saves on fertilizer by reducing nutrient leaching Protects soil from hardening and adds organic material Aerates heavy clay soil and binds sandy soil Comes in convenient packaging SUN GrO PEAT MOSS Item Grower White 55 cu. ft. Grower White 5.5 cu. ft. Grower White 3.8 cu. ft. Retail 3.8 cu. ft. Retail 2.2 cu. ft. Retail 1 cu. ft Item cu. ft. Vermiculite Medium 4 cu. ft. Vermiculite Coarse LONG FIBErED SPHAGNUM MOSS Heavy fibered, clean Wisconsin grown moss ideal for bulbs, root cuttings, soil mixes, soilless gardening, transplanting and filling wire decorative hanging baskets. Item cu. ft. Long Fibered Sphagnum Moss 24 FAFArD PEAT MOSS Item Prof. Grower Grade 55 cu. ft. Prof Grower Grade 5.5 cu. ft. Prof. Grower Grade 3.8 cu. ft. Retail 3.8 cu. ft. Retail 2.2 cu. ft. Retail 1 cu. ft Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

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16 SOILLESS MIXES & AMENDMENTS SOILS SOIL ESSENTIALS PrE MIUM PLANTING MIX Ready to use outdoor planting formula for gardens, lawns, landscaping and outdoor pots. Plant or seed directly into mix and add water. A highquality topsoil and poultrybased compost mixture. blending or fertilizer necessary. Helps make nutrients more available for plant use. Creates an excellent plant root environment. Item Soil Essentials Premium Planting Mix, 40 lb SOIL ESSENTIALS PrEMIUM POTTING SOIL An allpurpose indoor and outdoor formula that can be used by certified organic growers. Place contents into pot for potting or repotting, insert stem, seed or root ball and add water, no fertilizer necessary. Enables plants to more effectively utilize nutrients. Encourages vigorous root growth. SOILS AMENDMENTS MISSISSIPPI TOPSOILS SOIL ESSENTIALS PrEMIUM COMPOST A poultrybased compost that can be used by certified organic growers, providing a good source of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and secondary nutrients essential for plant growth. Resists compaction in fine textured (clay) soils, increases water holding capacity and improves soil aggregation in course textured (sandy) soils. Item Soil Essentials Premium Compost, 1 cu. ft. SOIL ESSENTIALS PrEMIUM AGED rice HULLS A garden and holiday pot formula. Used by greenhouse and nursery growers as an easytouse amendment for all soil types. Great for holiday pots, fill container with rice hulls and insert spruce tops, greenery and other holiday décor. Water thoroughly and allow to freeze. Excellent for the garden, use to loosen clay soils and improve water retention in sandy soils. Item Soil Essentials Rice Hulls, 1 cu. ft. Item Soil Essentials Premium Potting Soil, 1 cu. ft. SOIL ESSENTIALS 100% COMPOSTED MANUrE A cowbased compost that can be used by certified organic growers. Easytouse for gardens, lawns, landscaping and pots, mix half composted manure with half soil or growing media, plant or seed into mix and add water. Creates a better plant root environment and helps retain moisture and nutrients longer. Item Soil Essentials Composted Manure, 1 cu. ft. 58 Carlin Horticultural Supplies Milwaukee, WI New Berlin, WI Joliet, IL St. Paul, MN

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