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 good blend.

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A woman is on her porch adding soil to several potted plants - Kokhan O/Shutterstock If only container gardening could be as simple as throwing some dirt from the backyard into a random pot and ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

Key Points Garden soil is best for improving native soil and planting directly in the ground.Potting soil is ideal for ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California 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 ...

Growing annuals in containers is different from garden beds. Learn why potted plants need constant care and how to feed them.

When potted plants like geranium or calibrachoa grow lush foliage and bloom profusely, this is in large part thanks to high-quality, pest- and disease-free potting soil, also referred to as potting ...

I recently read an article in a national publication offering advice on repotting houseplants. While some of the advice resonated with me, a couple of assertions did not. The first was that container ...

To call guest presenter and furniture designer Craig Miller-Randle an indoor plant fan is a bit of an understatement! He’s unsure just how many plants he has in his home, but it is completely filled ...

If your knees have started dreading heading out to the garden, you may have a problem that seed packets cannot fix. For ...