Soil Mixtures for Cedar Potting Tables

Cedar potting tables provide work space and storage for your gardening pursuits. Many cedar potting tables even include an inset basin or tub for mixing potting soil. If you’re new to gardening, however, you might not realize that different plants prefer different types of soil. Believe me, I’ve managed to kill my share of potted plants by failing to provide the things they need to thrive.

A little research on each plant you would like to grow should reveal what it needs in terms of water, sunlight, and soil.

I have learned about several types of materials that appear in potting soils. Knowing about these materials makes the search for the correct soil mixture a little less mystifying.

• Humus consists of decayed things. It retains moisture and provides nutrients to the plant.


• The manure included in potting mixes has been refined. It also provides nutrients to the plant.


• Peat grows in swampy areas. When added to soil, it retains moisture to keeps the roots moist between waterings.


• Sand does not retain water very well. It makes an excellent soil addition for plants that don’t thrive in wet conditions.

As you prepare to mix the right amount of additives into your potting soil, it’s also helpful to know that these materials won’t hurt cedar potting tables. You can work directly on the surfaces of cedar potting tables without laying down plastic or other materials.