by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: For containers, you want a potting mix — not garden soil, not topsoil, and not straight compost. Garden soil is too heavy and packs down hard in a pot, smothering roots; topsoil and compost have the same problem on … [Read more...]
What is the difference between potting soil and potting mix?
QUESTION: What is the difference between potting soil and potting mix? Sometimes I see information online where they recommend one, and sometimes the other. Does it even matter? Yolanda W ANSWER: Potting soil and potting mix are terms typically used interchangeably. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Potting Soil and Growing Mix
Need some potting soil to grow plants or seedlings? Sure, you could go straight to the local garden store and buy up bags and bags of soil, but there an alternative -- one that is much cheaper. You can make your own! Making your own soil has several advantages. First, it's … [Read more...]