We’re sowing our seeds right now for growing transplants that we’ll plant out in the garden. It takes some work, but you can save quite a bit of money growing your own transplants. (Note: This story ...

Almost every gardener knows the frustration: One corner of the garden bursts with life while another struggles to hang on. Flowers are slow to open, vegetables disappoint and the soil seems to drink ...

Many common house plants require fast-draining soil because they are used to dry environments. Succulents, cacti, and ponytail palm are some of the best indoor plants because they'll stay alive if you ...

Hydrophobic soil needs prompt fixing because it prevents water from reaching plant roots. Follow these tips for rehydrating ...

When growing above ground—whether in raised beds, potted plants, container gardens, or transplant flats—success is determined by the ingredients in the soil mix. The following potting soil and ...

Going into the bagged soil aisle at a greenhouse gives us almost as many choices as the cereal aisle at the grocery store. Each bag of soil mix can have a place in one of your gardening projects.

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: ...

All potting soil blends are not created equal. The quality of your container gardening mix can fluctuate from bag to bag even among the best brands. To ensure that my container gardening soil is what ...