Many gardeners will use a lot of potting soil each year – and it seems a shame to throw it out once it's served its purpose. The good news is that it can be reused around the backyard if it grew ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s not a bad idea to be conservative. Whether we are talking about environmental conservation or being fiscally conservative, as gardeners, there are decisions we can make to conserve money and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Dear Neil: As the years have gone by, I’ve started using pots for growing okra, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. Do I need to throw the entire contents (soil) out every year and start fresh with new soil?