The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

Here’s what you should know and why it matters.

Container gardening is a very popular topic for gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos or apartments).

Many gardeners throw away old potting soil every fall as a matter of routine. But is this actually a good idea - and if not, what can you do with it instead?

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 ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. My vegetable garden is all in containers. I use a commercial potting ...

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 ...

You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...

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. Let’s start ...