Soils
Choosing the Right Soil for Your Garden
One of the most important factors in plant success is using the right soil. The right soil supports healthy roots, helps plants access nutrients, and manages moisture so plants can grow strong and thrive. At SummerWinds Nursery, we offer a wide selection of high-quality potting soils and specialty mixes designed for everything from container gardens and raised beds to orchids, succulents, citrus, and seed starting.
Our Trusted Garden Advisors are always available to help you select the right soil for your plants, understand your garden’s needs, and find the best products to help your plants flourish.
SummerWinds Brand Potting Soils
Among the many soil options we carry, we’re proud to offer two SummerWinds-developed organic potting soils designed specifically to help gardeners achieve reliable results in containers and raised garden beds. Both are made with high-quality natural and organic ingredients to support strong root development and healthy plant growth.
Our SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil is our premium mix designed for enhanced moisture management and long-term plant performance, while our SummerWinds Organic Potting Soil is a versatile, dependable option for everyday planting projects.
Both are recipients of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) seal of approval, reflecting our commitment to organic quality standards.
SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil
Our premium potting soil for maximum plant performance
SummerWinds High Performance Organic Potting Soil is our most advanced mix, developed to support strong roots, balanced moisture, and long-term plant health. The carefully balanced blend of ingredients helps soil retain moisture longer while still providing excellent drainage and airflow.
This soil is ideal for gardeners who want a high-performing soil for containers, raised beds, houseplants, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
Best for container gardens and raised beds, houseplants and tropical plants, vegetables and herbs, fruit trees and shrubs grown in containers, and for gardeners seeking improved moisture control and long-term plant performance.
SummerWinds Organic Potting Soil
A dependable organic soil for everyday planting
SummerWinds Organic Potting Soil is a high-quality blend of natural and organic ingredients designed to give plants a strong start in containers and garden beds. It supports healthy root development and steady plant growth for a wide range of plants, indoors and outdoors.
This versatile soil is a great choice for many general planting projects around the garden.
Best for general container planting, indoor and outdoor plants, trees, shrubs, and perennials, as well as a wide range of everyday garden projects.
Additional Potting Soils
Citrus & Palm Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
E.B. Stone Organics Citrus & Palm Potting or Planting is a versatile mix and can be used as both a soil amendment or as a ready-to-use potting soil. Their 100% natural & organic mix is blended for all types of citrus, palms, and other tropical plants. This mix is blended to provide excellent aeration and water retention to help your citrus and other tropical plants thrive. Ingredients: Aged Fir Bark, Lava Rock, Sand, Volcanic Pumice, Aged Redwood, and Peat Moss.
Ocean Forest Potting Soil (by FoxFarm)
A powerhouse blend of aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss, earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, and crab meal. Designed for containers. Aged forest products, sandy loam, and sphagnum peat moss give Ocean Forest® its light, aerated texture.
Recipe 420 Potting Soil (by E.B. Stone Organics)
Made with the best ingredients available, this soil works well with container gardens both indoors and outdoors. An all-natural organic soil that helps retain moisture and helps with aeration. This garden soil promotes strong root and top growth. Registered cdfa. Pair this soil with E.B. Stone Organics Sure Start fertilizer for best results.
Raised Bed Potting or Planting (by E.B. Stone Organics)
E.B. Stone Organics Raised Bed Potting or Planting is an ideal soil for any raised bed. It can be used as a stand alone soil or mixed with garden soil. Their Raised Bed and Potting Mix is designed with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Rich compost holds the nutrients plants need, Coir (Coconut fiber) hold moisture in the root zone, Naturally-aged forest fiber feeds soil microbes and provides organic matter, Volcanic pumice drains away excess water, Beneficial microbes enhance plant’s root zone. Ingredients: Regionally Sourced Bark, Coir, Compost, Pumice, Earthworm Castings, Aged Chicken Manure and Mycorrhizae.
Rose & Flower Potting or Planting Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
E.B. Stone Organics Rose & Flower Potting or Planting is a versatile mix that can be used as both a soil amendment or as a ready-to-use potting soil. It is a 100% natural organic soil mix that was blended for growing flowers and roses. This soil is slightly acidic and contains just the right ingredients to get your lovely flowers off to a good start. Ingredients: Aged Fir Bark, Aged Redwood, Composted Chicken Manure, Pumice, Earthworm Castings, Peat Moss, Alfalfa Meal, Dolomite Lime (pH Adjuster) Oyster Shell Lime (pH Adjuster), Bat Guano, and Kelp Meal.
Soils for a Variety of Uses
African Violet Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
This mix contains a unique blend of ingredients that are designed to grow African Violets. This versatile mix is also ideal for use on all types of indoor flowering plants. Ingredients: Aged Fir Bark, Peat Moss, Perlite, Aged Forest Products
Azalea, Camellia & Acid Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
This versatile mix that can be used as both a soil amendment or as a ready to use potting soil. Their Planting Mix is a special blend of organic ingredients designed to meet the unique growing needs of most acid-loving plants. Additional plants they recommend it for include most varieties of evergreens, ferns, rhododendrons and begonias. Ingredients: aged fir bark, aged redwood, peat moss, pumice, feather meal, bat guano, kelp meal, and a wetting agent (yucca schidigera saponin).
Bonsai Soil (by E.B. Stone Organics)
This unique transplanting mix for all types of indoor and outdoor bonsai. Ingredients: Aged Fir Bark, Lava Rock, Sand, Peat Moss, Pumice and Aged Forest Products.
Cactus & Succulent Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
This Potting or Planting Mix is a versatile mix that can be used as both a soil amendment or as a ready-to-use potting soil. Their mix is blended for all types of outdoor and indoor succulents and cactus. All succulents and cactus require soil that drains extremely well, which is why they’ve added extra pumice for optimum drainage. Ready to use right out of the bag. Ingredients: Pumice, Aged Fir, Aged Redwood, Lava Rock, and Sand.
Tank's-Pro Cactus & Succulent Mix (by Tank's Green Stuff)
Tank's Pro Cactus and Succulent Mix, expertly crafted with insights from Tucson's leading cactus growers, stands out as the perfect choice for plants that thrive in fast-draining conditions, such as cacti, succulents, and adeniums. Its formulation prioritizes high porosity, significantly minimizing the risk of root rot and effectively counteracting the consequences of excessive watering. This mix is versatile, suitable for all container sizes, though its effectiveness for in-ground planting may vary by plant type. Esteemed for its quality and effectiveness, it's the preferred choice at renowned institutions like the Tucson Botanical Garden and the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix, underscoring its reliability and excellence in promoting plant health and vigor.
Orchid Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
E.B. Stone Organics Orchid Mix is a coarse potting mix specifically formulated for the unique growing requirements of Cymbidium Orchids. Ingredients: Fir Bark, Lava Rock, Aged Redwood and Sand
Seed Starter Mix (by E.B. Stone Organics)
E.B. Stone Organics Seed Starting Mix is ready to use right out of the bag for starting all types of seeds. This natural & organic mix is gentle enough to promote root development when planting all types of seeds.
Watch our "How to Prep Your Soil" Video
The quality of your soil is essential to a successful garden. Watch our How to Prep Your Soil video to learn how to prepare your soil for planting vegetables or flower beds.
Planting Directly In-Ground?
Looking for ways to amend your soil for optimal plant growth? We have a number of planting mixes and amendments to choose from, as well has high-quality fertilizers, natural and organic garden care products, and organic pest and weed controls—all for exceptional plant growth and development.
At SummerWinds Nursery, our Trusted Garden Advisors are available to answer all of your questions about how to create the ideal growing conditions for your plants. Visit your local SummerWinds Nursery today.
