Many gardeners will use a lot of potting soil each year – and it seems a shame to throw it out once it's served its purpose. The good news is that it can be reused around the backyard if it grew ...

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

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

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially when you have to use several bags for your ...

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 Here is one way to use outdated potting soil to encourage butterflies into your garden.

It’s not a bad idea to be conservative. Whether we are talking about environmental conservation or being fiscally conservative, as gardeners, there are decisions we can make to conserve money and ...

Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ground ...

We’re well into fall, but there is plenty still to do – or just dream about. You may have some questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...

A group of various cacti in small pots - Elena_Alex_Ferns/Shutterstock Cacti are tolerant to drought and hard to kill, making them ideal for aspiring gardeners whose ...