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 ...

Container gardening is a wonderful way to grow more plants without needing a large garden plot. You can container garden ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

Gloved hands mixing potting soil in a black bin - Simol1407/Shutterstock Have you experienced sticker shock recently when buying potting soil for your container vegetables? Like many products these ...

Container plants are nearing the season’s end. Gardeners will soon be discarding colorful annuals and potted vegetables. Meanwhile, houseplants enjoying a summer vacation in the garden or porch need ...

For plants to thrive in containers they need the right pot, good potting soil and the right location for their needs. Question: I want to garden at home, but I have limited space. Can I grow a ...

All potting soil blends are not created equal. The quality of your container gardening mix can fluctuate from bag to bag even among the best brands. To ensure that my container gardening soil is what ...

Q: A gardener friend moved and left me with several bags of ingredients for making potting soil. I have never made potting soil before. What proportions should I use? Do these ingredients go bad at ...

Soil is the basis of all gardening. Growing healthy plants always starts with good soil for strong root development. All soils are not created equal. They have different components, and success ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...