In this video we break down the basics of potting mix for all of our house plants. Once we have a good understanding of what ...

If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...

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 ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Repurposing old potting mix can be good for the plant and the planet – but how do you know whether to re-use or replace?

Question: I keep reading that I’m supposed to be using a special potting soil to start my seeds that’s different from the kind of potting soil I’m supposed to use to fill my patio containers. What’s ...

JOSH BYRNE: You might not have given it a great deal of thought but potting mix is actually the biggest selling item leaving the nursery gate. Now, you know you need the stuff, and you probably buy it ...

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 ...