Aquatic Plant Soil?

[SgtSarracenia]

Where do you get aquatic plant soil? I hear alot of people talk about it concerning Ping's, is it worth getting if available to me? Any information or opinion is appreciated.

Thanks

Sarge

 

[mato]

This is the stuff I use for most of my plants: http://www.amazon.com/PondCare-187C-Aquatic-Planting-25-Pound/dp/B000HCKVDW


It's usually cheaper at the nursery, though.

 

[Rocketcaver]

Folks always say they get it at Lowe's and Home Depot. I have looked at my local stores and they have no idea what I'm talking about. Other folks will say to go to a real nursery. Well, the ones around here don't have it either. I guess I'm too far out in the sticks.
Look for a place in your area that specializes in water features, that is small yard ponds and such, I imagine they would have it. Good luck.

 

[mylesG]

i bought mine online as well, grabbed a big bag so i won't need more for years

 

[SgtSarracenia]

In this link it says that 'untreated' kitty litter will work fine.
http://absoluteponds.com/aquatic-plant-soil.htm

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Brie]

lowes/home depot in my area dont carry Turface/APS either.. I buy the Pondcare brand at a small locally owned hardwear store, but ive seen it in various plant nurseries as well.. look in places that carry pond supplies...

 

[SgtSarracenia]

I have no problem getting the Pondcare stuff or anything else in the pet trade, but there has to be a cheaper way. I will how ever end up ordering the bag designed for store use just to get the best pricing.

 

[Brie]

Turface is really the only other thing thats cheaper.. just have to find it.

 

[SgtSarracenia]

Not when you have been in the pet trade for over 25 years and have resale license.

 

[Brie]

Uh well. There are only two APS type products, not counting japanese akadama.... Pondcare's APS, and Turface. Just.. fyi..

 

[mato]

^ Is there a "like" button somewhere?

 

[kulamauiman]

turface was about $20 per 50 lbs bag.....

 

[RL7836]

Where do you get aquatic plant soil?

Turface is sold by former Lesco dealers (now John Deere Landscapes) for baseball infields. They have a location finder on their site. When I purchased some a while back, I got 50 lbs for ~$12. It's probably a bit more by now. Check for a nearby dealer and give them a ring to ensure they have some in stock before you head over.

Turface appears to be the same stuff as Aquatic Plant Soil. I started searching for some the summer after everyone else had gotten APS at a local big box. Naturally, they all stopped carrying it at the same time - probably better for me anyway since I've used over 1/2 of the bag by now...

 

[kulamauiman]

I am also using it as a part of most of my CP soil mixes. seeing some improvements with media not being anaerobic and improved root growth in sarracenia