As a gardener, you know that potting mix can be expensive. Thankfully, it is possible to reuse potting soil from previous planting seasons. However, you need to take the necessary steps to ensure that the growing media is still healthy for your plants. These steps include removing any old plant material, amending the soil, and … Read more

The most effective way to keep bugs out of container gardens is to grow your plants in an insect-proof structure and enforce strict sterilization measures to ensure pests cannot enter the system.  This is usually beyond the abilities of most backyard farmers, much less someone who only wants to grow a few plants on a … Read more

Do you want to learn how to fertilize container plants and have them produce as much or even more than those planted in the ground? The “secret” is to follow a regular fertilizing routing to provide your plants with a consistent supply of nutrients throughout the growing season. Unfortunately, not all fertilizers are created equally, … Read more

The easiest way to water container plants is to use a watering can to soak the potting mix until water pours out of the drainage holes.  However, this can be a bit misleading since dried potting soil tends to pull away from the sides of the container, making it possible for water to escape without … Read more

Did you know that potting soil for container gardening does not actually contain dirt? Well, at least those made in North America. In fact, regular garden soil is only recommended for use in pots if it is generously amended with organic material such as compost. That said, using the right potting mix can make a … Read more