In the fall, the potting soil in containers is usually depleted of nutrients and compacted. Reusing potting soil again the next year is therefore not recommended. At most, you can recycle the soil of ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially when you have to use several bags for your ...

You can reuse potting soil if you make sure to take good care of it first. Be sure to check for bugs and ensure that the pH ...

Should Potting Soil Be Reused? “Can potting soil be reused, or does it need to be thrown away after a plant is removed?” asks Bob Nelson of Buffalo, New York. Horticultural expert Melinda Myers says, ...

The right soil helps container plants thrive, but sometimes we neglect to take the steps to ensure that our greenery is potted in the appropriate medium to support it. Garden soil is an amendment ...

Dear Neil: Can I reuse potting soil I had in large containers on my patio last summer? A: I normally do not, at least not in the same pots without taking it out and adding in “fresh” organic matter.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I live on the northshore. Can I grow peonies here and be successful? I just ...

“Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants and animals.”—Aldo Leopold, author, philosopher, scientist and conservationist I’m currently evaluating ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...