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 ...

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

Starting every outdoor container with fresh potting mix each summer can be very expensive. And whenever you ask garden experts if you can reuse old potting mix, the answer is generally no. But if you ...

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

It's really tempting to look at last season's leftover soil and see a chance to save a little time and money by reusing it for your seed trays. But trust us, if you find yourself holding a shovel over ...

Do you usually throw away your old potting soil, thinking it's spent? If yes, you're wasting a good thing. Some plants thrive ...

If it's time to change your potting soil, you may be left wondering what to do with the old dirt once your plant is situated in its fresh pot. You could just toss it, but if that feels a bit wasteful, ...