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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

With warm temperatures on the horizon, many gardening enthusiasts are making plans for their spring and summer gardens. With consumers facing rising costs in just about every area of their lives, some ...

A person dumping soil in a wheelbarrow. - Christopher Hopefitch/Getty Images At a time when most of us are looking for ways to cut spending, it's helpful to learn that you can save on potting soil by ...

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 ...

We’re well into fall, but there is plenty still to do – or just dream about. You may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...