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Reusing Potting Soil for Container Tomatoes: Refreshing Drainage

If tomato plants were disease-free, reuse the potting soil. Mix in ground pine bark (Nature's Helper) at a 1:10 bark-to-soil ratio to restore drainage. Empty pots onto a tarp, blend thoroughly, and refill. This saves money and maintains productivity.

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