We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a container gardener, you know the struggle: you've got a pile of old potting soil from last season's plants, but aren't sure what ...

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 ...

I have containers from last year that are filled with potting soil. Do I have to completely replace the soil in all of them for this year’s plantings, or can I just amend each with some fresh potting ...

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 ...

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 ...

The potted annuals and herbs on my patio are starting to look pretty sorry. I'm starting to plan fall flowers to take their place. It occurred to me: can I reuse the potting soil already in the ...

Your yard changes throughout the year with each season bringing its own challenges, and some of the gardening jobs you do to suit the changes in weather can become costly. But, one of the most ...