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Bonsai Soil - can i get it at home depot or Lowes?

can i purchase bonsai soil from home depot or Lowes? i have a bonsai trees thats over 12 yrs old. my father in law have it at his house and he gave it to me. i would like to repot it cuz it look so unhealthy. thank you all in advance.

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1. i think you would have to go to a nursery.
2. You can get the soil at eithr Home Depot or Lowes.
3. Use this brand http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=140981-446-140981&lpage=none As most any soil will work for bonsai, this one is specifically for trees / shrubs. Good Luck Scott http://www.wheresmydrink.com
4. This site will tell you what is used to mix a suitable soil. If there's nothing marked specifically for bonsai you can use this for a guide.The gentleman who mixes this soil is a professional bonsai artist. http://www.american-bonsai.com/product_info.php/cPath/32/products_id/S04 I find that most commercial mixes are too heavy and compact too easily around the roots of my plants so I lighten with some extra perlite and vermiculite. These are both good for water retention.
5. Go to a nursery that's knowlegeable about bonsai. Home Depot or Lowes aren't very knowledgeable. Or you can but the soil online http://bonsaicareguide.com/fertilizer-and-soil/