A plant pro weighs in on whether you should use fresh potting soil when repotting, or if you can get away with mixing old and ...

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 ...

The garden soil you see sold by the bag at hardware stores is composed mainly of topsoil and organic matter that makes that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or ...

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 ...

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: ...

Here's what to know about that bag of potting soil before you buy. Potting soil and potting mix usually contain the same or similar ingredients. Garden soil is not a good choice for containers because ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I live on the northshore. Can I grow peonies here and be successful? I just ...

Evelyn writes: What is the difference between perlite and vermiculite? I was told I could use either one of these products when mixing my own potting soil. Perlite (also known as horticultural perlite ...

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).

Do you prefer the sweet taste of chocolate or does something salty "wet your whistle"? Maybe you enjoy the sour taste of lemon or a sweet strawberry shake. We all have our own tastes that make us ...