Everything You Need to Get Started
New to plant parenthood? Overwhelmed by all the products out there? The Elm Dirt Starter Kit takes the guesswork out of plant care. Three essential products that work together—living soil for planting, microbial nutrition for feeding, and natural leaf care for protection.
This isn't random products thrown together. It's a complete care system designed specifically for houseplants and container gardens. The potting soil is enriched with Ancient Soil to create a living ecosystem. Plant Juice feeds that ecosystem weekly. And Plant Perfection keeps leaves clean, shiny, and pest-free.
Whether you're repotting your first houseplant, starting a windowsill herb garden, or setting up containers on your patio, this kit gives you everything you need in one package. No confusion about what to buy. No shelf full of half-used products. Just simple, effective plant care that actually works.
The Three Products That Make Plant Care Simple
All Purpose Potting Soil - Living Soil Foundation
- Enriched with Ancient Soil for beneficial microbes
- Contains worm castings, biochar, and trace minerals
- Perfect drainage and water retention
- Creates living soil, not dead sterile mix
- 5 lbs pots 2-4 medium houseplants
Most potting soil is sterile—nothing alive in it at all. Our potting soil is different. It's enriched with Ancient Soil, which means it contains billions of beneficial microbes, worm castings, and biochar. This creates living soil that actually supports plant health instead of just holding them upright. Your plants will develop stronger roots and healthier growth from day one.
Plant Juice - Weekly Growth Nutrition
- 250+ beneficial bacteria and fungi species
- Unlocks nutrients already in your soil
- Fixes nitrogen from the air
- Promotes deep green foliage and strong roots
- Makes 32-64 gallons when diluted
Plant Juice isn't just fertilizer—it's a living microbial inoculant. Those 250+ species of beneficial bacteria and fungi colonize your soil and work continuously to make nutrients available. They fix nitrogen from the air, break down organic matter, and help plants develop massive root systems. Just dilute and water weekly for consistent, healthy growth.
Plant Perfection - Natural Leaf Care
- Natural leaf shine for glossy, clean leaves
- Repels soft-bodied pests like aphids and spider mites
- Removes dust and water spots
- Eliminates pest eggs you can't see
- Safe for all houseplants
Healthy plants need clean leaves to photosynthesize efficiently. Plant Perfection keeps leaves dust-free and shiny while providing natural pest protection. The formula repels common houseplant pests and removes eggs before they hatch. Spray monthly for leaves that look showroom-perfect and stay pest-free.
Your Simple Plant Care Routine
Three Steps to Thriving Plants
The Starter Kit makes plant care almost foolproof. Just follow this simple routine.
Use our enriched potting soil when repotting or planting new plants. The Ancient Soil amendment creates a living ecosystem that supports healthy root development. Water thoroughly after planting to activate the beneficial microbes.
Mix 1-2 tablespoons of Plant Juice per gallon of water. Water your plants with this solution every week during the growing season (spring through fall). For houseplants, you can water every 1-2 weeks depending on plant needs.
Lightly mist leaves with Plant Perfection once a month. This keeps them clean, shiny, and protected from pests. Spray in the morning so leaves dry before evening. Avoid over-application—a light misting is all you need.
Use the potting soil for seed starting mix. Soak seeds in diluted Plant Juice for 2-24 hours before planting for better germination. Water seedlings weekly with Plant Juice solution once they emerge.
Why This Kit Works So Well
Most plant care products work in isolation. You buy soil. Then fertilizer. Then pest spray. And none of them talk to each other or work as a system.
The Starter Kit is different. These three products are designed to work together. The living soil creates the foundation. Plant Juice feeds the soil biology, which feeds your plants. And Plant Perfection protects the leaves so they can photosynthesize efficiently. It's a complete care cycle in one simple package.
Plus, everything is organic and plant-safe. No harsh chemicals, no synthetic fertilizers that burn roots, no toxic pest sprays. Just natural ingredients that work with your plants instead of against them.
What People Are Saying
"Got busy today transplanting my plants into bigger pots using ancient soil. Looking forward to watching them flourish and grow!"
"The Ancient soil feels really nice and the plant juice smells like life. Getting seeds started is my passion. Thank you for this wonderful product."
"My little seedlings are doing great since I started using Elm Dirt. This stuff is awesome. These products are really helping condition soil and it shows."
Who This Kit Is Perfect For
New Plant Parents
Just getting started with houseplants? This kit takes the confusion out of plant care. Everything you need in one package, with a simple routine that's hard to mess up. No overwhelming decisions about what products to buy—just plant, feed, and protect.
Apartment and Small Space Gardeners
Growing plants in limited space? The Starter Kit is sized perfectly for apartment dwellers. The 5 lbs of soil is enough for a few houseplants without taking up tons of storage space. And the liquid products last for months.
Container Gardeners
Whether you're growing on a patio, balcony, or deck, this kit provides everything containers need. The living soil creates better root development than sterile potting mix, and the weekly Plant Juice feeding keeps containers thriving.
Houseplant Collectors
Building a houseplant collection? This kit gives you the essentials for keeping foliage plants healthy. Perfect for pothos, philodendrons, snake plants, monstera, and all the popular houseplants that don't require flowering support.
Herb Gardeners
Growing culinary herbs indoors or in containers? The Starter Kit provides organic care for basil, cilantro, parsley, mint, and other herbs you'll actually eat. Safe, natural, and perfect for edibles.
Gift Givers
Looking for the perfect gift for a plant-loving friend? The Starter Kit comes with everything they need to start or expand their plant collection. It's a thoughtful, practical gift that shows you actually understand their hobby.
Perfect starter set: This kit focuses on vegetative growth and general plant health. If you're growing flowering plants or fruiting vegetables, you may want to add Bloom Juice and Bloomin' Soil when flowering begins, or consider the complete Elm Power Bundle.
How Long Will This Kit Last?
For a typical small houseplant collection:
- All Purpose Potting Soil (5 lbs): Pots 2-4 medium houseplants (6-8 inch pots) or makes seed-starting mix for dozens of seedlings. You can always buy more potting soil separately as needed.
- Plant Juice (32 oz): Makes 32-64 gallons when diluted. With weekly watering for 3-5 houseplants, this lasts 3-4 months. For less frequent watering (every 1-2 weeks), it can last 6+ months.
- Plant Perfection (16 oz): With monthly leaf spraying, this lasts 6-12 months depending on collection size. A little goes a long way—you only need a light misting.
Most people find this kit provides everything they need to get started, with the liquid products lasting long enough to see real results before needing refills.
Common Questions Answered
Is the Elm Dirt Starter Kit good for beginners?
Absolutely! The Starter Kit is designed specifically for new plant parents. It includes everything you need in one package—living soil for planting, liquid nutrition for feeding, and leaf spray for protection. The simple routine is hard to mess up: plant, water weekly with Plant Juice, and spray leaves monthly with Plant Perfection.
How many plants will this kit support?
The 5 lbs of potting soil will pot 2-4 medium houseplants (6-8 inch pots). The Plant Juice makes 32-64 gallons when diluted, enough for 3-4 months of weekly watering for a small houseplant collection. Plant Perfection will last 6-12 months when spraying leaves monthly.
What makes the potting soil special?
Our potting soil is enriched with Ancient Soil, which contains worm castings, biochar, bat guano, sea kelp, and azomite. This creates living soil with beneficial microbes rather than dead, sterile potting mix. Plants develop stronger roots and healthier growth in living soil.
Can I use this for outdoor container gardens?
Yes! The Starter Kit works great for outdoor containers on patios, balconies, and decks. The living soil performs even better outdoors where it can interact with natural microbes. Plant Juice feeds your plants weekly, and Plant Perfection protects against outdoor pests.
Will Plant Perfection harm my plants?
No—Plant Perfection is made from natural, plant-safe ingredients. It's gentle enough for the most sensitive houseplants while still being effective at repelling pests and removing dust. Just spray leaves lightly and avoid over-application.
Is everything in this kit organic?
Yes, 100%. The potting soil, Plant Juice, and Plant Perfection are all made from organic ingredients. Safe for edible herbs, vegetables, and any plants in your home.
Can I buy more potting soil separately?
Yes! We sell larger bags of All Purpose Potting Soil separately if you need more for additional planting projects. You can also make your own living soil by mixing Ancient Soil into any quality potting mix at 20% ratio.
What if I need products for flowering plants?
The Starter Kit is perfect for foliage plants and vegetative growth. If you're growing flowering houseplants or plants that produce fruit, you may want to add Bloom Juice and Bloomin' Soil when flowering begins, or consider the complete Elm Power Bundle for full-season coverage.
Why We Created This Kit
We kept hearing the same question from new plant parents: "What do I actually need?" They'd walk into garden centers and face walls of products with no idea where to start. So they'd either buy nothing, or buy way too much and waste money on things they didn't need.
The Starter Kit solves this problem. It's everything you need to start growing healthy plants, nothing you don't. Living soil, weekly nutrition, and leaf protection. Three products that work together as a system. Simple, effective, and designed specifically for people who want to grow plants without becoming soil scientists.
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