Our HoHo Mix #1 is our proprietary Tree & Shrub growing media. Used on most potted and ground planted trees and shrubs at HoHo Farms and Kigi Gardens. Similar to our HoHo Mix #2 this blend is more acidic and has more porosity than #2. All HoHo Mixes are made from high quality organic materials that promote beneficial microbes, build large mycyllium networks and are safe for humans and pets. We sell our growing media in 4 quart bags and provide a general quantity guide below. I would suggest ordering a little extra in case you come up a little short while planting a pot. If you do come up short and need to plant right away we suggest mixing our blend with a high quality organic potting mix. 
 
How To Use:
 
Potted Plants - Use directly as potting soil.
 
Ground Plantings - When planting in the ground mix in with existing soil at about a 50/50 ratio, also till some into the top 6 inches outside the planting hole to improve soil quality and give a healthy area for future root growth.
 
 
Years of Plant Growth
# of Bags
0-3
1
4-7
3
8+
6
(Average #, miniature plants could use less and fast growers could use more)
 
Acid Loving Plants:
Amaryllis
Andromeda
Aster
Azalea
Bayberry
Bleeding Heart
Blueberry
Camellia
Dogwood
Evergreens
Ferns
Fir
Gardenia
Heath
Heather
Hemlock
Holly
Huckleberry
Hydrangea
Inkberry
Japanese Maple
Juniper
Leucothoe
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lupine
Magnolia
Marigold
Mountain Ash
Mountain Laurel
Oak
Pachysandra
Phlox
Pieris
Pine
Raspberry
Rhododendron
Spruce
Strawberries
Wood-sorrel
 
Arborvitae & Boxwood are evergreens that do not require acid soils.  We recommend HoHo Mix #2 for these.