You didn't use up those last few bags of garden soil you ordered for this year's growing season. Whether they're usable later depends on a few crucial factors.

In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted. Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended. At most, you can recycle the soil of ...

Here's what to know about that bag of potting soil before you buy.

Which potting soil is best? Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals. Its purpose is to help potted plants such as vegetables, ...

The rising costs of groceries these days has prompted many to consider growing food at home. This is a great idea if you are willing to work hard to put nutritious food on the table for yourself and ...

Soil can make a world of difference when it comes to your plants. With good-quality, suitable soil, plants will thrive and be easy to care for. On the other hand, bad soil can make caring for plants ...

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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 ...

Potting soil plays a central role in backyard gardening during the summer months. That’s when gardeners are installing new beds, refreshing old beds, and planting seeds and starts. Roll around to the ...

Before you fill your next container, consider if you should sterilize the potting soil first.