Can you Plant Grass Seed in Late Fall (October)? I tried it, and compared coated vs uncoated seed. Thinking about grabbing a standard bag of potting mix for your patio containers? Most store bought mixes are 'sterile.' That sounds clean, but in the soil world, sterile = dead. You're basically Julie Basket Crochet Pattern Planter Cover Free Pattern Sincerely pam Self Watering Pots for Houseplants: Setup, Substrates & Fixes