Gloved hands mixing potting soil in a black bin - Simol1407/Shutterstock Have you experienced sticker shock recently when buying potting soil for your container vegetables? Like many products these ...

If you want to have success in container gardening, start with a good potting mix. Pre-mixed commercial varieties sold at nurseries can work well, but if you're a DIY type, you might want to mix your ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Formulated for container gardening, potting soil is an all-in-one mixture that provides ...

Plants growing in a container are totally dependent upon weather conditions, the gardener’s care and the soil they were planted in. Since soil is the foundation for a healthy container garden, using ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Container gardening is a very popular topic for Southern California gardeners. Most homes do not have a lot of gardening space, either because of tiny lot size or no lot at all (in the case of condos ...

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A. Many gardeners simply ...

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 ...