I decided to add several containers to my back patio last year and would like to save some money on potting medium this year.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a container gardener, you know the struggle: you've got a pile of old potting soil from last season's plants, but aren't sure what ...

When your plants outgrow their pots, you'll need to remove them, clean and trim the roots, and pot them into a bigger container. But what do you do with all of the leftover soil? Instead of throwing ...

Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ground ...

Growing your vegetable garden doesn’t always require having acreage to plow. Creating a planter from a 5-gallon bucket is an ...

FRESH START: Replenishing the soil lays the groundwork for a healthy growing season. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Warming greetings to you, March lambs. Our mountain home is abundant with blossoms ...

Should Potting Soil Be Reused? “Can potting soil be reused, or does it need to be thrown away after a plant is removed?” asks Bob Nelson of Buffalo, New York. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers says, ...