If you're new to growing houseplants, you may have already realized that having the proper potting soil is important. And if you're already a houseplant aficionado, you know there are ready-made soil ...

Jerry shares tips and benefits on using perlite to enhance potting mix. Perlite is a mined volcanic glass that has been treated with hot steam, resulting in small, lightweight, and airy pebbles. Jerry ...

Making your own potting mix is a rewarding and cost-effective way to care for your plants. Although it may seem intimidating to create a soil medium from scratch, the process is simple, and you can ...

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 ...

My gardening season begins on my garage floor. Here I mix potting soil that will nourish this season's seedlings and replace worn-out soil around the roots of houseplants. Why make potting soil? Why ...

Many common house plants require fast-draining soil because they are used to dry environments. Succulents, cacti, and ponytail palm are some of the best indoor plants because they'll stay alive if you ...

Making homemade planting medium can be more economical than buying a sterile mix at the store, said Brooke Edmunds, a horticulturist with Oregon State University's Extension Service. Use a ...

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 ...