Miracle-Gro Premium Potting Mix 1 Cubic Foot: Ideal for Patio, Lawn & Garden, Enhances Plant Growth
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$19.69
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Miracle Gro potting mix has been a staple for many gardeners, but recent batches have raised concerns about quality. While some guests report thriving plants and excellent moisture retention, others have encountered issues with inconsistent texture, excessive wood chips, and even pest infestations. Despite these challenges, many still appreciate its lightweight nature and nutrient-rich composition, making it a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor gardening. Guests recommend it for its effectiveness in promoting healthy plant growth, though caution is advised when purchasing new bags.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.1 out of 5 stars with 3979 reviews
quality: 3.68 out of 5
value: 3.53 out of 5
63% would recommend
248 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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9 February, 2026Verified purchase
Twice the price? This isn't just inflation. Shame on you, Target.
1 cubic foot used to cost $9.19. How is it now $19.69? I used to use this for convenience, but later found that there were much better options. Cheaper too. Go to your local hardware store and you can probably 2 cubic ft of potting soil and your choice of fertilizer or soil amendments for the same price. Or if you like miracle gro, then you can at least find it cheaper there.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 15 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience purchasing Miracle-Gro Potting Mix. We value your feedback and want to ensure you have the best possible experience with our products. To address your concerns, we recommend reaching out to your local retailer. They will be able to assist you further.
5 out of 5 stars
24 December, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
Thrilled you had it this time of year.
1 out of 5 stars
23 November, 2025Verified purchase
Two tries.
Two tries and no delivery.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 3 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience purchasing Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. We value your feedback and want to ensure you have the best possible experience with our products. To address your concerns, we recommend reaching out to your local retailer. They will be able to assist you further.
1 out of 5 stars
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29 October, 2025Verified purchase
Infested with fungus gnats
The soil I received was completely infested with fungus gnats. I will never buy from miracle gro again. Ugh.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Insects are not able to survive the composting and packing process, however, it is possible for them to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insects may also come inside with soil of a transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment We want you to feel confident when using our products. That's why we offer a product guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to a refund of your purchase price (limitations apply). Please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 at your earliest convenience if you need further assistance. We're here to help!
1 out of 5 stars
28 October, 2025Verified purchase
Fnats.
Like other reviews I’ve seen, I found gnats in my soil even though I didn’t actually use it for weeks, and kept it indoors. Potted five plants and all now have tons of gnats.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Insects are not able to survive the composting and packing process, however, it is possible for them to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insects may also come inside with soil of a transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment. We want you to feel confident when using our products. That's why we offer a product guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to a refund of your purchase price (limitations apply). Please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 at your earliest convenience if you need further assistance. We're here to help!
1 out of 5 stars
26 October, 2025Verified purchase
No inventory
You didn't have this in stock
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience when trying to purchase Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. We value your feedback and want to ensure you have the best possible experience with our products. To address your concerns, we recommend reaching out to your local retailer. They will be able to assist you further.
2 out of 5 stars
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25 October, 2025Verified purchase
infested soil
The soil is full of bugs.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Insects are not able to survive the composting and packing process, however, it is possible for them to enter the bag during shipping and storage. Insects may also come inside with soil of a transplanted plant or enter through cracks, crevices, open windows or doors simply looking for suitable environment. We want you to feel confident when using our products. That's why we offer a product guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to a refund of your purchase price (limitations apply). Please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 at your earliest convenience if you need further assistance. We're here to help!
5 out of 5 stars
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17 October, 2025Verified purchase
Another great selection.
This is another alternative from moisture control miracle grow it works just as well more nutrients it's a nice selection.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 October, 2025Verified purchase
Let's get growing!
This is my go to potting soil for indoor and outdoor gardening.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 October, 2025Verified purchase
Target makes it easy
Excellent soil for houseplants. Good price & so easy with drive up pick up. They load it right into the car. Avoids lifting & hauling through checkout etc.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 October, 2025Verified purchase
Fungus gnats
Only purchase if you want an endless fungus gnat infestation
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 4 months ago
We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Fungus gnats do not harm humans and do little plant damage (they primarily feed on the fungus found naturally in soil). Possible ways to control fungus gnats include: allowing the soil to dry out as much as possible between waterings to help control the larvae. You may also try applying at least 1/2" of horticultural sand on top of the soil of the potted plants. Larvae cannot burrow through the sand and will die. Horticultural sand should be left on the container for several weeks, until the problem is solved. The sand does not have to be removed, but if you wish to remove it, dispose of it by recycling in a garden, landscape or lawn area. We want you to feel confident when using our products. That's why we offer a product guarantee: If, for any reason, you are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to a refund of your purchase price (limitations apply). Please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 at your earliest convenience if you need further assistance. We're here to help!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
2 October, 2025Verified purchase
Potting soil Great VALUE
Great value and so easy to get it in a drive up order
1 out of 5 stars
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6 September, 2025Verified purchase
horrible full of gnats
was full of gnats and now I have a problem with them in my house.
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 6 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. The soil you purchased is a natural product. While we do not sterilize the soil it is composted to kill any harmful insects and microbes. Unfortunately, soils may become infested with insects while in storage or while they are waiting for sale. In some cases, soils become infested with fungus gnats. Fungus gnats enter the bagged product through the tiny air holes in the bag that are necessary for the soil to "breathe". We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
1 out of 5 stars
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5 September, 2025Verified purchase
bugs
bugs in bag had to discard
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 6 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. Insects are not able to survive the composting and packing process, however, it is possible for them to enter the bag during shipping and storage. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
5 out of 5 stars
5 September, 2025Verified purchase
Soil
Good soil and cheap to buy
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 August, 2025Verified purchase
Plants
Great buy! Awesome size and price.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 August, 2025Verified purchase
House plant life saver
Love this for my house plants :-)
1 out of 5 stars
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29 July, 2025Verified purchase
Gnats
Opened the bag and found it had gnats- not worth returning to store. CHECK THE BAG FOR HOLES BEFORE PURCHASE
1 reply from Miracle-Gro Consumer Services team - 7 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback. The soil you purchased is a natural product. While we do not sterilize the soil it is composted to kill any harmful insects and microbes. Unfortunately, soils may become infested with insects while in storage or while they are waiting for sale. In some cases, soils become infested with fungus gnats. Fungus gnats enter the bagged product through the tiny air holes in the bag that are necessary for the soil to "breathe". Fungus gnats are often mistaken for fruit flies. They do little damage but are unpleasant if present in large numbers. These insects do not feed upon plants, but lay their eggs in soil that contains organic matter. After a week the eggs hatch, and the larvae crawl through the upper layer of the soil. The larvae are white, 1/4 inch long, and have black heads. They feed on fungi that grow on organic matter. The larvae usually do not damage plants but, when present in large numbers, may feed on the roots of some plants, killing very young seedlings. The larvae feed for about 2 weeks before maturing into adults. There can be many generations in a single year. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.
2 out of 5 stars
23 July, 2025
originally posted on ScottsMiracle-Gro
Not up to standard
I have always used Miracle gro potting soil so when I was starting a new container garden this year I bought 10 big bags. I found the consistency to be so much different than usual....it didn't look like potting soil. It had so much coconut fiber that has shown to be much less water retaining than usual and my self_watering pots ineffective.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 7 months ago
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.
5 out of 5 stars
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19 July, 2025Verified purchase
New plants
Looks like a rich potting soil for my new plants.