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.

Sure, errors happen, or the operator (me) uses seeds that a too old, which is frustrating because time is lost and a do-over ...

Indoor gardening is a fun hobby that can keep us surrounded by green and give us opportunities to dig in the dirt all winter long. But bugs on houseplants can be a major annoyance for the indoor ...

Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this ... are decorative mulches for small areas and are best used in the tops of pots.