Reusing potting soil can help save you a trip to the garden center, but is it healthy for your plants? We interviewed experts ...

Houseplants are currently the hottest topic in the world of gardening. Houseplant Facebook groups have large followings with members sharing stories and success tips. And of course, any successful ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. It's a simple recipe, though it lacks an ...

There are a lot of bags of soil at the gardening center, and it’s important to choose the right one for any container ...

Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. My vegetable garden is all in containers. I use a commercial potting ...

Healthy potting soil usually has a mild, earthy scent. But sometimes gardeners notice something very different. Instead of smelling fresh, the soil in a plant pot may begin producing an unpleasant ...