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 ...

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 ...

Potting soil is a lifeline for container gardening, nurturing your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.

Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Container gardens are an excellent way to grow plants in limited spaces. Here are some questions about containers and ...

Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. It's a simple recipe, though it lacks an ...

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 ...

Dipping your toes into the world of gardening seems all well and good until you discover the plethora of potting mixes, the complexities of compost, and the mystifying world of soil. That brown stuff ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bryan Gardener When shopping at your local gardening center or plant nursery, you'll probably come upon hefty bags of potting soil ...

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).

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 ...