How to Make the Best Soil for Your Cedar Planter Box

So you've finally found the perfect cedar planter box to transform your backyard into a beautiful garden. The right plants can create the feel of a peaceful field or an exotic jungle. However, it’s not the planter that sets the mood. It’s healthy, beautiful flowers. Weak or sickly flowers change your garden from a gorgeous getaway to an unappealing dump. The secret to healthy plants? Proper care and attention, and the perfect soil.
For the best results, you don’t simply want to use whatever comes in the bag. You can mix together different types of soil and ingredients to achieve maximum results. In my research, I’ve discovered that the best soil for most plants begins with one part sharp sand. “Sharp” sand has angular grains, instead of round grains, and helps improve the drainage in your soil. Next mix in two parts loam. Loam is a very popular potting soil which is a mixture of clay, sand, gravel, silt, and organic matter. Finish off your perfect soil with one part leaf mold or humus (decayed animal or plant matter), and half a part dried cow manure.
Of course, there are many different soil “recipes” available online, and you can find the ideal soil for whatever plant with which you want to fill your cedar planter box.