There are many different potting mixes on the market. Whether you scour the shelves of garden centers or shop online, there are a variety of types. It is an important decision when growing vegetables ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous ...

Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to look for in a good blend.

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

What Does “Natural “and “Organic” on a Potting Soil Mix Really Mean? The USDA does not regulate the labeling of garden center products like it does organic food. Not much, as it turns out. And on the ...

A few years ago, a hastily purchased bag of “expanding” potting soil introduced me to coir. Distracted, I hadn’t paid attention to what I had, but when I added the required water, the soil did expand ...

To grow a pot plant successfully requires nutrients, water, air and a growing medium, which usually means a good potting mix. It's easy to make your own, but why go to the trouble when there are so ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to ...

Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous husk that comprises the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Gardeners often ...