The Sawgrass growing library
Good growing starts with a little understanding. Explore practical guides to choosing soil, caring for roots, and making the most of the space you have.
Plan your next pot, planter, raised bed, or compost layer with our free soil calculator. Enter your measurements for a volume estimate and Sawgrass bag quantities.
Start with potting mix vs. compost vs. garden soil. It will help you choose the right starting point before you open a bag.
Start from the soil up
Understand the materials beneath your plants and choose them with a clear purpose.
Soil basics · 3 min read
Choose the right soil
Understand what each material does and choose the right starting point for pots, garden beds, and soil improvement.
Read the guide →Soil basics · 3 min read
Get started with peat-free mix
Learn what peat-free means, how common ingredients work, and how to adjust your care when changing potting mixes.
Read the guide →Compost · 3 min read
Put compost to work
Choose the right role for compost, plan an application, and calculate the amount needed for a small garden bed.
Read the guide →A little care, every day
Build a routine around what your plants need, from the first pot to the next watering.
Plant care · 3 min read
Repot with confidence
Recognize when a plant needs repotting, choose the next pot, and settle roots into fresh mix with less guesswork.
Read the guide →Container gardening · 3 min read
Grow herbs in small spaces
Plan a manageable herb garden with suitable light, individual pots, and a care routine that fits the plants you actually use.
Read the guide →Plant care · 3 min read
Take the guesswork out of watering
Use moisture, pot weight, weather, and plant needs to decide when to water, and learn why drainage matters.
Read the guide →Bring the guide into your garden
Choose a product for the project you have in mind, then follow its use directions and your plant's needs.
Potting Mix
Our all-purpose peat-free blend of aged compost, coco coir, and fine biochar for suitable indoor and outdoor container projects.
Explore Potting Mix →
Coastal Compost
Our marine-based compost amendment, aged for more than two years and triple-screened, for appropriate soil improvement and top-dressing projects.
Explore Coastal Compost →Written by Sawgrass Organics, with supporting links to university extension and RHS resources in each guide. For help choosing a Sawgrass product, contact us.