Potting soil has a limited lifespan. After a year or two, the plants in the pot will have used up most, if not all, of the nutrients. Depending on the size of the pot, some or all of it will need to ...

It's really tempting to look at last season's leftover soil and see a chance to save a little time and money by reusing it for your seed trays. But trust us, if you find yourself holding a shovel over ...

If it's time to change your potting soil, you may be left wondering what to do with the old dirt once your plant is situated in its fresh pot. You could just toss it, but if that feels a bit wasteful, ...

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 ...

Nutrient-rich potting soil enables you to cultivate colorful flowers or home-grown vegetables. When the gardening season ends, though, you're left with containers full of tired-looking soil with ...

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

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