Better-Gro Orchid Bark - Premium Grade Orchid Potting Medium
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About Better-Gro Orchid Bark - Premium Grade Orchid Potting Medium
Overall Feedback:
88% positive
88% liked its excellent drainage properties, but 12% found it retained too much water
Some thin pieces got soggy/flimsy after being in the soil, which caused drainage issues in my garden soil.
87% appreciated its pleasant, earthy aroma, while 13% found it had an unpleasant odor
There is very little dust and low odor.
The orchid bark has an amazing smell, similar to deep woods scent.
I found mold on several pieces of bark when I opened the bag, indicating a possible issue with the odor of the garden soil.
85% appreciated its optimal ph level, though 15% found it too acidic
I found microscopic bugs in the bark after using the product, indicating that the pH balance of the garden-soil may not be suitable for all plants.
84% liked its well-balanced soil structure, but 16% found it too sandy
I faced a problem with some thin pieces of the soil getting soggy/flimsy after being in the soil. I had to repot and make sure these pieces werent in my plant's soil.
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Some thin pieces of the soil got soggy/flimsy after being in the soil. I had to repot and make sure these pieces werent in my plant's soil.
88% appreciated its ability to suppress weeds, although 12% found it didn't work as well as expected
I was able to achieve the drainage I needed for my tropical potting mix using the product.
Some of the thin pieces got soggy/flimsy after being in the soil.
After using the product and potting my begonias, I realized that the bark had a lot of tiny white bugs in it, which could be related to weed suppression of garden-soil.
