Orchids are practically emblematic of fragile, tough-to-grow plants despite the fact that they eke out an existence in leaf litter in their natural habits. Successfully caring for indoor orchids is ...

Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. Learn to make your own potting mix to grow plants indoors or on your deck. It's a simple recipe, though it lacks an ...

In this video we break down the basics of potting mix for all of our house plants. Once we have a good understanding of what soil really is we can start to tailor our potting mixes to our plants in ...

The reasons for making your own potting soil are much the same as for making your own bread. You often get a better product than what you can buy, and making it brings its own satisfaction. Potting ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

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 ...

What Does “Natural “and “Organic” on a Potting Soil Mix Really Mean? The USDA does not regulate the labeling of garden center products like it does organic food. Not much, as it turns out. And on the ...