Introducing Miracle-Gro Expand 'n Gro Organic Planting Mix

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Every gardener in Albuquerque, Colorado Springs and Denver knows not all native soils are created equal. This spring, Miracle-Gro leveled the growing field, launching Expand 'n Gro Organic Planting Mix, for organic gardening.

This extraordinary, 100 percent natural and organic planting mix can be used anywhere-in ground and in-pots. When used in-ground, Expand 'n Gro works as a soil amendment, improving soil structure; it also helps in-ground plants grow up to three times larger, as compared to planting in native soil alone.

"Expand 'n Gro Organic is an innovative, expandable planting mix that is easy-to-use and enriches soil. Every gardener can significantly increase in-ground and container gardening results with Expand 'n Gro. Incorporating it helps where soils are heavy clays or sands that are difficult to keep right balance between moisture and air in soil," said Amy Gath, marketing director, Miracle-Gro.

Miracle-Gro Expand 'n Gro Organic Planting Mix is available in major retailers throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico and Colorado Springs and Denver, Colorado as a .67 cubic foot bag that expands up to three times, to make 2 cubic feet of soil at a suggested retail price of $15.99.

• When combined with water, Expand 'n Gro expands to three times by volume its original size.
• This one of a kind mix is made with all-natural fibers that hold up to 33 percent more water than native soils and changes color to indicate dryness, protecting plants against under watering.
• The sponge-like structure of coir in Expand 'n Gro also works in ground to aerate native soil, making it up to 33 percent more absorbent and creates up to 90 percent more air space for roots to thrive.
• The 100 percent natural Miracle-Gro organic plant food feeds continuously, providing plants with the nutrients they need to grow and blossom for up to two months.

ScottsMiracle-Gro has become the largest marketer of natural or organic lawn and garden products in the world.

For more information on Expand 'n Gro Organic Planting Mix, and additional tips on caring for your garden, visit www.expandngro.com.

About ScottsMiracle-Gro
With approximately $3 billion in worldwide sales, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. In Europe, the Company's brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.

SOURCE The Scotts Company