I decided to add several containers to my back patio last year and would like to save some money on potting medium this year.

Nursery pots often go to waste because of how difficult they can be to recycle, but this simple tip allows you to use them ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When your plants outgrow their pots, you'll need to remove them, clean and trim the roots, and pot them into a bigger container. But what do you do with all of the leftover soil? Instead of throwing ...

Have a stack of old plant pots sitting in the garage, looking lonely and wondering if they will ever grow anything again? Reusing containers feels satisfying, saves money, and helps the planet breathe ...

Should Potting Soil Be Reused? “Can potting soil be reused, or does it need to be thrown away after a plant is removed?” asks Bob Nelson of Buffalo, New York. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers says, ...