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 ...

Your old potting soil from the past season's containers doesn't have to go to waste. Here are some simple and easy ways to ...

Q: Last year, we purchased a home with garden space where we plan to grow some of our own vegetables. There are two framed beds, a foot high, filled with dirt that has been used for this purpose. We ...

Find out if it's best to get rid of used potting soil when emptying your containers in the fall or if you can keep it for ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos or apartments).

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener panel share tips on mixing soil for your garden needs. Mike Gray and the Almanac Gardener expert panel share tips on mixing your very own soil to get the best soil ...

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: ...

If you want a vibrant garden and healthy plants when spring comes around again, there's one affordable ingredient you should ...

This fall gardening task will help with any buildup and debris in your soil, while also targeting spots that are preventing ...

IF YOU ARE THINKING about using those wood ashes you have accumulated over the winter in your garden or compost pile, proceed with caution. Although many gardening books and Web sites encourage ...