Choosing the right potting soil is essential for healthy container plants. A good mix provides proper drainage, nutrients, ...

When I was in college, I had three pots with tiny plants growing on my windowsill. They were my connection with horticulture. Those long nights trying to figure out why a horticulture major was taking ...

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

For the past few weeks, I have been telling you about the importance of having good soil for whatever garden project you are doing. By now, you should also know the importance of having sufficient ...

Tomato seedlings growing in small black pots. - Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images Tomato lovers needn't despair if they don't have room for a garden or a nearby farmer's market. As long as you have a ...

Learn which type of soil is best for different kinds of houseplants, including tropicals, ferns, aroids, cacti, succulents, ...

Most gardeners know that Florida soil is not ideal when trying to grow potted plants. Therefore, we purchase potting soil, garden soil or potting mix when filling containers for growing plants. There ...

My flowers growing in hanging baskets have taken a real beating during recent hot weather. Even my tomato growing in a big pot does not have normal looking leaves. Is there anything I can do to help ...

Carrots are a cool-season crop that can be grown from seeds in containers. Learn how to grow carrots in containers and select ...

Searing summer heat. Minuscule annual rainfall. Nearly nonexistent humidity. Arid soil that’s more like cement than dirt in many places. No wonder that even the most experienced local gardeners ...

Cocoa mulch is a fabulous organic product that can be used on a variety of plants. Here are the ones that will benefit most ...