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 ...

Whether you use it with houseplants indoors, or for window boxes outside, potting soil is an essential element in any garden container. That's because potting soil is different than gardening soil: It ...

Buying and mixing your own potting soil ingredients saves money and empowers you to choose a mix that aligns with your ethical shopping priorities. Different plants, and different gardening situations ...

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 ...

A GARDENING expert has shared her DIY potting soil technique. She claimed her soil is high quality and costs less than even the cheapest soil at the store. London (@londonspriorities) shared her DIY ...

The reasons for making your own potting soil are much the same as for making your own bread. You often get a better product than what you can buy, and making it brings its own satisfaction. Potting ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

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 ...