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Potting soil is a lifeline for container gardening, nurturing your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive.

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 ...

Unlock the secret to thriving container gardens with the perfect soil mix! In this video, we show you how to create a nutrient-rich, well-draining soil blend that helps your vegetables grow healthier, ...

Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous ...

All potting soil blends are not created equal. The quality of your container gardening mix can fluctuate from bag to bag even among the best brands. To ensure that my container gardening soil is what ...

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 ...

Q: I want to plant some flowers around my home but I don’t have very good soil. What can I do to make sure I have beautiful plants all summer? A: It is the time of year that we want to get vegetables ...

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 ...

Q. I consider myself a back porch gardener. The porch is quite large, facing a southwest direction. This summer, due to lack of rain, I would spend five minutes a day watering the buckets. The two ...

Question: In a Plant Doctor reply, you suggested removing the soil from previously-planted containers before adding new flowers and vegetables. What should we do with the soil? Answer: Old soil is ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...