You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...

As the New Year approaches, many gardeners are eager to refresh their green spaces with new projects and improvements. One of the most rewarding endeavors you can undertake is crafting your own ...

One mistake I made when first starting out with my houseplant collection is using the same potting mix for all indoor plants, no matter their individual needs. Now equipped with more knowledge about ...

Commercial potting soil mixes are widely available, but it is often difficult to identify what products they contain, including fertilizers. You can easily make your own potting soil, containing known ...

Buying and mixing your own potting soil ingredients saves money and empowers you to choose a mix that aligns with your ethical shopping priorities. Different plants, and different gardening situations ...

I have written before about how I make leaf mold in my garden. But today, I thought it would be useful to share how I use the leaf mold that I make since I have been asked about this a few times ...

Q.: I've misplaced your recipe for potting soil. I recall it had sphagnum peat moss and other materials. Shirley Redick, Ann Arbor area A.: Like meatloaf, there are a lot of recipes for potting soil.