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Building an In-Ground Bog Garden: Same Soil, Silica Sand for Economy

An In-Ground Bog Is Just a Giant Pot

Soil mix identical to pots: 1:1 peat/perlite. For large volumes, substitute silica sand for perlite—much cheaper, same function.

Construction guide: pitcherplant.com/bog_making.html

Care sheets: cobraplant.com/caresheets

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