Learn how to reuse potting soil effectively.One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially ...

A person dumping soil in a wheelbarrow. - Christopher Hopefitch/Getty Images At a time when most of us are looking for ways to cut spending, it's helpful to learn that you can save on potting soil by ...

A garden trowel filled with old potting soil sitting in a bag. - Kate La Carte/Shutterstock Got divots, holes, or bare spots in your lawn, and some old potting soil lying around? Problem, meet ...

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 ...

Thanksgiving has once again passed us by, and my hope is that each of you enjoyed quality time with family and friend, and that a traditional bounty was served as a remembrance of our historical past ...

Dear Neil: Can I reuse potting soil I had in large containers on my patio last summer? A: I normally do not, at least not in the same pots without taking it out and adding in “fresh” organic matter.

Starting every outdoor container with fresh potting mix each summer can be very expensive. And whenever you ask garden experts if you can reuse old potting mix, the answer is generally no. But if you ...

Container plants are nearing the season’s end. Gardeners will soon be discarding colorful annuals and potted vegetables. Meanwhile, houseplants enjoying a summer vacation in the garden or porch need ...

Stop tossing your potting soil away with the dead plants—you can save it and revive it for next year. In a corner of your local nursery, hidden way in the back, is a worker dumping out an endless ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially when you have to use several bags for your ...