Stop tossing your potting soil away with the dead plants—you can save it and revive it for next year. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food ...

Many gardeners will use a lot of potting soil each year – and it seems a shame to throw it out once it's served its purpose. The good news is that it can be reused around the backyard if it grew ...

Potting soil plays a central role in backyard gardening during the summer months. That’s when gardeners are installing new beds, refreshing old beds, and planting seeds and starts. Roll around to the ...

In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted. Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended. At most, you can recycle the soil of ...

Learn how to reuse potting soil effectively. 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.

Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ground ...

Calling all green thumbs: When dumping out last season’s container plants, the old soil doesn't have to go into the trash. In fact, it’s better for the environment (and your wallet) if you find new ...

Q: I am planting some large pots with flowers this spring. Can I reuse the potting soil that I used last summer? My petunias did great in this soil, especially once I was told to fertilize the plants.

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.