Container gardening is a wonderful way to grow more plants without needing a large garden plot. You can container garden anywhere – from your patio to your windowsill to an apartment balcony! Choosing ...

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 ...

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

Calling all green thumbs: When dumping out last season’s container plants, the old soil doesn't have to go into the trash. In fact, it’s better for the environment (and your wallet) if you find new ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...