Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to look for in a ...

Add compost to potting mixes and top with mulch to improve moisture retention, and avoid reusing old potting soil. Water ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Discover how to grow sweet potatoes in containers with Mark from Self Sufficient Me. This step-by-step guide covers ...

A woman is on her porch adding soil to several potted plants - Kokhan O/Shutterstock If only container gardening could be as simple as throwing some dirt from the backyard into a random pot and ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

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Poor drainage, excess moisture and the wrong soil conditions can be why your lavender keeps dying in pots. Here's how to help ...

I recently read an article in a national publication offering advice on repotting houseplants. While some of the advice resonated with me, a couple of assertions did not. The first was that container ...

Guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle doesn’t know how many plants he has in his home but there is barely any surface, wall or airspace that isn’t filled with leafy goodness. Over ...

To call guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle an indoor plant fan is a bit of an understatement! He’s unsure just how many plants he has in his home, but it is completely filled ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...