Bonsai Soil - can i get it at home depot or Lowes?

Question

can i purchase bonsai soil from home depot or Lowes? i have a bonsai trees thats over 12 yrs old. my father in law have it at his house and he gave it to me. i would like to repot it cuz it look so unhealthy. thank you all in advance.

Answer 1

Go to a nursery that's knowlegeable about bonsai. Home Depot or Lowes aren't very knowledgeable. Or you can but the soil online http://bonsaicareguide.com/fertilizer-an...

Answer 2

You can get the soil at eithr Home Depot or Lowes.

Answer 3

This site will tell you what is used to mix a suitable soil. If there's nothing marked specifically for bonsai you can use this for a guide.The gentleman who mixes this soil is a professional bonsai artist.

http://www.american-bonsai.com/product_i...

I find that most commercial mixes are too heavy and compact too easily around the roots of my plants so I lighten with some extra perlite and vermiculite. These are both good for water retention.

Answer 4

Use this brand

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pr...

As most any soil will work for bonsai, this one is specifically for trees / shrubs.

Good Luck

Scott

http://www.wheresmydrink.com

Answer 5

i think you would have to go to a nursery.