{"product_id":"expanded-shale","title":"Expanded Shale","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGive your plants the aeration and drainage they crave with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded Shale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a sustainable and versatile soil amendment ideal for bonsai, cacti, succulents, tropicals, and landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFired at high temperatures, expanded shale is a porous, lightweight material that resists compaction and improves soil structure over time. Its stable, inert nature makes it perfect for increasing oxygen flow to the root zone while holding just enough moisture to support healthy plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEnhances drainage in heavy or compacted soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBoosts aeration and root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLong-lasting, won’t break down or decompose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for use in custom soil blends or as a decorative, functional top dressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epH neutral and chemically inert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1\/4 inch particle size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eMix into your potting blend to create a well-draining soil structure, or apply as a top dressing to improve moisture retention, prevent soil compaction, and achieve a clean, finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsai Supply","offers":[{"title":"2 Qt","offer_id":52640293683519,"sku":"Expanded Shale 2qt","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 Lb","offer_id":52640293749055,"sku":"Expanded Shale 24 lb","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/0908\/0639\/files\/IMG_3482.jpg?v=1775215414","url":"https:\/\/www.ardentgardeners.com\/products\/expanded-shale","provider":"Ardent Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}