With an estimated 30–40% of the United States' food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

Repurposing old potting mix can be good for the plant and the planet – but how do you know whether to re-use or replace?

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 ...

I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

A garden trowel filled with old potting soil sitting in a bag. - Kate La Carte/Shutterstock Got divots, holes, or bare spots in your lawn, and some old potting soil lying around? Problem, meet ...

Do you usually throw away your old potting soil, thinking it's spent? If yes, you're wasting a good thing. Some plants thrive ...

Don't throw out that old potting soil just yet! We've compiled a list of wonderful uses for your aged loam that are so easy ...

A compost heap is packed with nutrients that can be used on beds and borders in months and years to come. The art of ...

Welcoming butterflies to your garden is beneficial for the ecosystem. Here is one way to use outdated potting soil to encourage butterflies into your garden.

Discover why food waste compost might not be viable as a standalone alternative to commercial potting mix, though it could be ...