Customer reviews from Miracle-Gro
Moisture Control Potting Mix and Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food - Black
Average customer rating
3.1
(399 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 399 reviews
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
22
1 Star
165
53%of customers recommend this product.
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194 out of
366)
Customer Reviews for Moisture Control Potting Mix and Miracle-Gro Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food - Black
Customer Rating
1
Horrible Potting Soil
on June 13, 2016
Posted by: Lalala
Worst Potting Soil I ever bought.
Been growing houseplants for years and I am pro at it.
bought this Soil to replant some plants, a week later, I have MOLD growing on the top soil of my plants, I removed it etc.
Weeks went by, and I noticed my plants are not really growing anymore, could not figure out why ? Took one plant out of its pot and I noticed the soil is completely wet. Can only be a matter of time before the roots begin to die :(
Been growing houseplants for years and I am pro at it.
bought this Soil to replant some plants, a week later, I have MOLD growing on the top soil of my plants, I removed it etc.
Weeks went by, and I noticed my plants are not really growing anymore, could not figure out why ? Took one plant out of its pot and I noticed the soil is completely wet. Can only be a matter of time before the roots begin to die :(
Cons: Didn't work as expected
Response from Miracle-GroBy James, Miracle Gro Consumer Service, June 20, 2016
We apologize for the mold and fungus that you have found in your Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. Composted soil and mulch by nature can develop mold and fungus. These organisms help break down the organic material so that plants can use the nutrients. Neither fungi nor molds that break down dead organic matter harm growing plants. Sometimes in the moist and dark environment of the package, there will be an overgrowth of these fungi or molds. While it may be unattractive, it does not normally pose a risk to plants. Once the product is mixed into the existing soil and/or is exposed to sunlight and allowed to dry out, the mold should not be an issue.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/noc5mcg
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/noc5mcg
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Customer Rating
2
What’s in the bag? NOT the quality soil I used to use & love
on May 26, 2014
Posted by: AncoroImparo
from Massachusetts
Gender:Female
Expertise:Expert
Have used Miracle Grow products since I was a little girl growing up and now 5 decades later am disappointed to say something’s wrong. Wouldn’t be looking on this website for comments if I weren’t experiencing a problem. Contents/matter contained in the 2 different size bags is way different and thinking I’d save money and trips of lugging in many bags of smaller potting mix (as I do container gardening on my deck).
Why the noticeably different contents??? Small bag is moist and dark and the 55 qt bag is dry, full of “stuff”. Terribly disappointed and have lost my trust in a product/company that was like it’s name - consistently miraculous results.
Going shopping today for another company…Soooo disappointed Miracle-Gro. You’ve lost my trust and (from what I read here) another loyal and formerly delighted customer. It’s sad - another “institution” and reliable product line bites the dust.
Cons: Bad Odor, Didn't work as expected, quality in the toilet, dry & questionable contents
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Miracle-GroBy Jeremy, Consumer Services, May 29, 2014
We are sorry that you have been disappointed by the formulation of Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. We appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to use your concerns in future improvements to our products.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Miracle-Gro
Customer Rating
5
I love this product
on April 25, 2015
Posted by: shorte26
from 156 Cocolalla Loop Road, Cocolalla, ID 83813, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always been a true fan for anything Miracle-Gro, I purchased this one when I was also purchasing my seed for this year!! It works great and I am very happy I did!
Pros: Value, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Directions, Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Miracle-Gro
Customer Rating
5
fantastic product for potted plants in drought areas
on April 29, 2016
Posted by: mustlovedogs17
from Ormond Beach, FL, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
my brother, a landscape architect, turned me onto Miracle Grow soils ages ago. I have since moved from the northeast to southeast and have had to change my way of gardening. This moisture control is perfect my all my plants propagating in pots to fill my still spotty areas.
Thanks for a great product
Thanks for a great product
Pros: Easy to Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Miracle-Gro
Customer Rating
2
I got a bad bag
on May 10, 2014
Posted by: Carrilee
from Sheboygan, WI, USA
Expertise:Intermediate
I have used this product in the past with no complaints but my last bag had mold growing after I stored it for a few months in a dry room.
Pros: Easy to Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Miracle-GroBy Jeremy, Consumer Services, May 13, 2014
We apologize for the mold and fungus that you have found in your Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. Composted soil and mulch by nature can develop mold and fungus. These organisms help break down the organic material so that plants can use the nutrients. Neither fungi nor molds that break down dead organic matter harm growing plants. Sometimes in the moist and dark environment of the package, there will be an overgrowth of these fungi or molds. While it may be unattractive, it does not pose a risk to plants. Once the product is mixed into the existing soil and/or is exposed to sunlight and allowed to dry out, the mold should not be an issue.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Miracle-Gro
Customer Rating
1
Fungus Knats
on July 4, 2015
Posted by: bummed
from Oklahoma, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
Bought miracle grow potting soil for the second year in a row to replace soil in container planter. First time my petunias died noticed Knats flying around them and researched that it could be fungus knats. Replaced soil second year with miracle grow again and same problem. Pretty sure miracle grow is the problem!
Cons: plants dying
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Miracle-GroBy Drew, Consumer Services, August 4, 2015
We're saddened to hear about your negative experience with the product. Fungus gnats are very common, and feed off of the fungus that grows naturally in the soil. While it is impossible for gnats to survive the processing of the soil and bagging of the product, it is possible for them to enter the packaging during shipping or storage at the retailer depending on how long it is there before being purchased. While annoying, the gnats will not harm your plants. To prevent this from continuing to happen, be sure to allow the soil to completely dry between waterings.
We want you to be confident in our products, and for that reason we offer a product guarantee to our customers. Please contact us at your earliest convenience using the information that can be found by following the link below and we would be more than happy to assist you in any way we are able.
http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help
We want you to be confident in our products, and for that reason we offer a product guarantee to our customers. Please contact us at your earliest convenience using the information that can be found by following the link below and we would be more than happy to assist you in any way we are able.
http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help
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Customer Rating
1
Ideas sounded good but a complete failure.
on September 11, 2024
Posted by: Judy
I bought this for my plants and everything I planted in it died in 6 to 8 week. Petunias hanging baskets all 4 died. Succulents all 7. Gloxinias 2.
Response from Miracle-GroBy Customer Care, September 12, 2024
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-295-6902 for assistance.
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Customer Rating
5
Works for my small garden.
on March 3, 2021
Posted by: Deanne
from Lake Forest, California
Gender:Female
Ok this was the second time purchasing this Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and I know it is supposed to be used in a planter or planter beds, but I use it in my in-ground garden. And for my garden this has been wonderful, my garden is very small and that’s the reason I use it in my in-ground garden because it’s just like a large planter.
Anyways this Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix has made my garden look so beautiful. My flowers are much larger then when I use other brands of planting mix, and if I got a few days without watering my flowers they still stay moist because of the Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix retains water.
I have used many products from Miracle-gro and this is one of my new favorites. I will continue to purchase this Potting Mix every six months and I will keep adding it to my plants in my little garden.
Anyways this Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix has made my garden look so beautiful. My flowers are much larger then when I use other brands of planting mix, and if I got a few days without watering my flowers they still stay moist because of the Miracle-gro Moisture Control Potting Mix retains water.
I have used many products from Miracle-gro and this is one of my new favorites. I will continue to purchase this Potting Mix every six months and I will keep adding it to my plants in my little garden.
Pros: Good Directions, Easy to Use, Quality, Value, Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
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