Anyone who has ever cared for plants has probably purchased commercial potting soil at some point in their lives – but did you know that almost all commercial potting soils are made from peat – a ...

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While it might be tempting to go to your local garden center and pick up a bag of Miracle-Gro potting soil because the packaging ...

A few years ago, a hastily purchased bag of “expanding” potting soil introduced me to coir. Distracted, I hadn’t paid attention to what I had, but when I added the required water, the soil did expand ...

Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous husk that comprises the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Gardeners often ...

If you haven't had the best of luck with thriving houseplants, the issue may lie below the surface. While proper light, watering, and fertilizer are essential for growth, horticulture experts say soil ...

Learn which type of soil is best for different kinds of houseplants, including tropicals, ferns, aroids, cacti, succulents, ...

An old moss plant asked a new moss plant how he likes living in the bog. “I’m lichen it so far,” was the response. As a young gardener, I remember my mom buying large bales of peat moss, sold as ...

Did you hear about the ghost who got evicted from the graveyard? He couldn’t pay his rent because he was dead broke. We all need to stretch our dollars, but potting soil isn’t the place to scrimp when ...

As anyone who has ever parted with a dear plant knows, raising healthy flora is a daunting task. In addition to considering variables like water and sunlight, you need to be mindful of your plant’s ...