Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for ...

A beautiful echeveria with a tight rosette of blue leaves or a proud crown of aloe stems can inspire succulent lovers to grow these plants on a patio or sunny windowsill. But when it comes time to ...

There are tons of potting soils to choose from, some of which contain no actual soil at all. However, the two most important ...

Question: I keep reading that I’m supposed to be using a special potting soil to start my seeds that’s different from the kind of potting soil I’m supposed to use to fill my patio containers. What’s ...

We gardeners are a bit obsessed with acquiring new plants. From the hard-to-find succulents to exotic flowers, the quest never ends. You can fund this obsession by reusing your potting soil 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 ...

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 ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially when you have to use several bags for your ...

A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose ...

As the succulent craze continues, the architectural plants are making designer appearances in pots, terrariums, wall planting systems, even bride's bouquets. Low-water succulents are especially ...

Newly potted cuttings or divisions of Christmas cactus will need adequate care to ensure they develop healthy roots. "I make ...