topsoil and potting soil

what is the difference, would top soil work to grow in or do i have to go back to the store and buy potting soil... btw what would u recommend size pot to grow a 4ft plant

im probably just going to buy potting soil anyways so would a .14/.14/.14 mixture be good if i blend it with some perlite, im also going to get some .10/.15/.10 plant food, it says all purpose so i figure its gotta be decent? anyways let me know what yall think before i make the trip to the store

Top soil I think is more for patching holes in your yard

I use potting mix with perlite and vermiculite

usually potting soils are a bit lighter. ive used light potting soil (peat moss, perlite and limestone) and also heavy potting soil (compost) with success.

top soil = nutrient rich dirt.. potting soil = usually peat based with organic fertilizers added to it.

I use top soil with potting soil to make it go farther without breaking the bank and it has always worked great for me. If money isn't an option that is. if you have cash to spend I would recommend Fox Farms ocean forest potting soil. It's a bit pricey but totally worth the money and mixing it with top soil makes it go a lot farther.

fox farms and scotts/miracle gro is heavy and hot.

espoma black gold and promix are light and cold.

ive used all of these but now i use a cheaper alternative called harvest: http://www.lowes.com/pd_385540-79138-ORGPM32H_4294707958__?productId=3692380&Ns=p_product_price|1

fir3dragon said:

Top soil I think is more for patching holes in your yard

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that's right and it has a lot of sand in it. for growing, use potting soil. GL