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 ...

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 ...

Question: Is there a good recipe for seed-starting mix? Last week, you mentioned seed starting onions, and I got to thinking that sometime in the past you talked about making a special concoction to ...

Spring is just around the corner, so why not get a head start on the planting season by starting some seedlings indoors. Several garden favorites can take a couple months to get big enough to ...

What Does “Natural “and “Organic” on a Potting Soil Mix Really Mean? The USDA does not regulate the labeling of garden center products like it does organic food. Not much, as it turns out. And on the ...

Q: A gardener friend moved and left me with several bags of ingredients for making potting soil. I have never made potting soil before. What proportions should I use? Do these ingredients go bad at ...

Learn how to make your own potting soil potting mix ingredients combining dirt, well-aged compost, and a handful of sand for good drainage. Gather your own potting mix ingredients to form an ...

You might think you know what to put on your compost heap and what to leave out, but there are several unusual compost ingredients that most of us probably don’t think about adding. It means you could ...