It's more expensive than non-organic varieties Some buyers complained that their bags of soil had mold or mites “The potting soil did all the work,” writes one satisfied home gardener on Amazon.

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants ... bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, soil conditioner and compost. How do you select the best one for your ...

If, however, you had a diseased plant previously in the potting soil, or one that suffered from houseplant pests, it's best not to reuse it for other plants. Otherwise, you may spread the problem.

Don Kinzler writes: "Premoistening mix is important because the ingredients in the growing mixes are dry and they’re often difficult to rewet." ...