The terms "garden soil" and "potting soil" may sound like they refer to similar things, but there are significant differences between the two products. Because of these differences, there are distinct ...

What Makes a Good Potting Mix? Pay attention to the ingredients in bagged potting mixes. Container plants give gardeners more flexibility and control over growing conditions. One of the biggest keys ...

If you have houseplants, you've probably noticed small white specks in the potting mix. Here's what they are, and how to know if they're cause for concern.

A woman is on her porch adding soil to several potted plants - Kokhan O/Shutterstock If only container gardening could be as simple as throwing some dirt from the backyard into a random pot and ...

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 ...

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 ...

ANGUS STEWART: This potpourri of potted plants all have something in common. Pretty much all the nutrients and water they need has to come out of this potting mix, so it really needs to be the right ...