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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Neil: Can I reuse potting soil I had in large containers on my patio last summer? A: I normally do not, at least not in the same pots without taking it out and adding in “fresh” organic matter.

Can potting soil be reused? This is a question extension personnel hear often, usually in the spring when gardeners are moving plants back outdoors and upgrading pot sizes. In general, there is ...