As similar as they may sound, "garden soil" and "potting soil" are different. Learn when you should be using one of these ...

Which is why starting off with the right potting soil can make a real difference in whether it just survives or fully thrives. Potting soil isn’t the same as fertilizer, which acts more like a ...

For gardeners who want to reuse their potting soil but do not need or want to sterilize it, the focus should be on refreshing the mix. This is essential for replacing nutrients, reactivating the ...

Almost every tomato plant, pansy, or succulent you’ve ever purchased first sprouted in something called potting soil, a concoction that often contains neither soil nor compost. Instead ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — So you need some potting soil. But there are so many options and the prices varies from extra cheap to way expensive. So which one do you buy? We’re here to help.

For plants to thrive in containers they need the right pot, good potting soil and the right location for their needs.

Instead of garden soil, use a potting soil mix for outdoor planters, according to the UNH Extension Office. Also known as “soilless mixes,” they are lightweight, and designed to leave ample ...

One such way is reusing potting soil. Many home gardeners today grow annuals, herbs and vegetables in containers and are productive, but these plants complete their life cycle in one year’s time.

A PROFESSIONAL gardener has revealed how to save money on potting plants by reusing last year’s soil. In the UK, a five litre bag of soil will set you back around £5 a pop. And as the cost of ...