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Re: What do you guys use for dirt?
« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2024, 09:16:52 AM »
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Just watch out if you add water and Sun light or,  in a couple days you might open the door to the RR room and be greeted by who knows what is growing.  Potting soil is ground up everything vegetation and rotting
everything to make things grow including wild seed.  You could even have a mushroom pop up.  I hope it works for you.   Doug

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Re: What do you guys use for dirt?
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2024, 10:08:43 AM »
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Doug: With the alcohol (wetting agent) and glue I have never had anything pop up. Not even by the creeks. I always have roundup just in case. Note: You are right, I was surprised after sifting how little actual "soil" is in potting soil.

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Re: What do you guys use for dirt?
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2024, 10:33:34 AM »
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I was Joking Dave don't U know!  It is springtime in the rockies here in beautiful Colorado and the birds are returning but the wind has been terrible.  Have a good day.  Doug

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Re: What do you guys use for dirt?
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2024, 10:56:20 AM »
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Doug: Sometimes I'm not sure. The owner of the former layout I worked on suggested I cook dirt in the oven at 350° for half and hour to kill anything before using it.

We are working on spring time here in Wyoming and same here regarding the wind.

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Re: What do you guys use for dirt?
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2024, 11:20:23 AM »
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Awesome tip Dave!! Maybe I will give it a try. Thanks!! :)