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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or ...

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: ...

Finding success with a raised vegetable garden always begins with the soil. The best type of soil mix should balance nutrients, proper drainage, and room to breathe. Vegetables tend to demand a higher ...

Have you experienced sticker shock recently when buying potting soil for your container vegetables? Like many products these days, potting soil is not cheap, challenging gardeners to try DIY soil ...

Our Top Picks Here are some of our top soil recommendations to help fill raised garden beds. There are specialized soils as well as general mixes to help plants thrive, including soils from brands ...

Q: Last year, we purchased a home with garden space where we plan to grow some of our own vegetables. There are two framed beds, a foot high, filled with dirt that has been used for this purpose. We ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have recently started a new garden bed and was advised by a landscaping wholesaler to use a soil and mulch mix. When my fiancé showed up with the mix, it resembled mulch more than soil. He claims ...