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Soil Mixture
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I live above Atlanta, GA, Canton. I can not find vermiculite. Is there a decent mix I can go to Lowes or Home depot to pick up? How much for a 4' x4' x 7" deep?
thanks
thanks
billisnice-
Posts : 6
Join date : 2011-04-02
Location : Canton, Georgia
Re: Soil Mixture
Don't forget to check the insulation department for vermiculite...also our Vermiculite database may be of some help!!
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/Vermiculite-Entry-Form-h1.htm
Good luck finding your vermiculite!
https://squarefoot.forumotion.com/Vermiculite-Entry-Form-h1.htm
Good luck finding your vermiculite!
Last edited by middlemamma on 4/3/2011, 4:33 pm; edited 1 time in total
middlemamma-
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Posts : 2260
Join date : 2010-04-25
Location : Idaho Panhandle
Re: Soil Mixture
If i remember correctly my dad was a brick mason and we poured vermiculite in block cavities for insulation and moisture absorption...
billisnice-
Posts : 6
Join date : 2011-04-02
Location : Canton, Georgia
Re: Soil Mixture
Yes, that is it's purpose! Water absorption!
middlemamma-
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Posts : 2260
Join date : 2010-04-25
Location : Idaho Panhandle
Re: Soil Mixture
@billisnice wrote:I live above Atlanta, GA, Canton. I can not find vermiculite. Is there a decent mix I can go to Lowes or Home depot to pick up? How much for a 4' x4' x 7" deep?
thanks

Great to have you join us. Hope the data base helps you find your vermiculite.
Keep us posted on your progress and please share pictures.
Furbalsmom-
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Join date : 2010-06-10
Age : 73
Location : Coastal Oregon, Zone 9a, Heat Zone 2 :(
Re: Soil Mixture
Another great spot would be places that sell gas-log fireplaces. I just found out today that the white crumbly stuff under the fake logs.....that glows like burning embers......is vermiculite.
Worth asking about. And, welcome aboard!!
Worth asking about. And, welcome aboard!!
BackyardBirdGardner-
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Join date : 2010-12-25
Age : 47
Location : St. Louis, MO
Re: Soil Mixture
Well, who knew?
martha-
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Join date : 2010-03-03
Age : 63
Location : Acton, Massachusetts Zone 5b/6a
Re: Soil Mixture

Contact your local nurseries and feed and seed stores. If they don't have it in stock they can definitely order it in for you.
+1 on the database linked above. Try Pike's Nursery. There are some around you in Woodstock and Marietta if you are able to drive a little ways.
Let us know if you need additional help.
dizzygardener-
Posts : 668
Join date : 2011-01-26
Location : WNC 6b
Soil mixture
Athens GA at Cofer's. They carry medium grade, which I am using. Works fine but I will have to replace sooner, in a few years. Cofer's is ordering some coarse grade from South America. According to them, there is none to be had in our area. 

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