Potting soil is capable of burning and in some cases it has spontaneously combusted. Below are some tips provided by a local Fire Marshall if you are using potting soil.

  • Do not use planters or flowerpots as ashtrays.
  • In areas where people may be smoking, provide proper ashtrays or non-combustible containers filled with sand.
  • Keep plants well watered to prevent the potting soil from drying out.
  • Remove and dispose of dead plants promptly.
  • Where possible, use non-combustible planters and flowerpots.
  • Do not locate planters or flowerpots close to other combustible material.
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