This undated photo shows potting soil being made in New Paltz, N.Y. "Brewing" your own potting mix is very satisfying and useful, and requires just a few basic ingredients. (Lee Reich via AP) My ...

What makes the best soil to grow vegetables in pots? This in-depth guide looks at what makes a perfect potting mix for ...

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 ...

The terms "garden soil" and "potting soil" may sound like they refer to similar things, but there are significant differences between the two products. Because of these differences, there are distinct ...

Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or garden beds. But before you heft the cheapest one into your cart, you should ...

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: ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

You can prepare your own potting medium for pots, containers and hanging baskets of spring and summer annuals and flowers.

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 ...

This undated photo shows potting soil being made in New Paltz, N.Y. "Brewing" your own potting mix is very satisfying and useful, and requires just a few basic ingredients. (Lee Reich via AP) Credit: ...

My gardening season begins on my garage floor. Here I mix potting soil that will nourish this season’s seedlings and replace worn-out soil around the roots of houseplants. The three basic ingredients ...