I make a lot of compost. Can I use it in place of potting soil if I add perlite? A: I wouldn't use it in place of potting mix, but I think it makes good sense to add compost to these mixes, which are ...

The use of food waste compost in gardening presents a viable alternative to commercial potting mixes, balancing sustainability and plant health.

Dipping your toes into the world of gardening seems all well and good until you discover the plethora of potting mixes, the complexities of compost, and the mystifying world of soil. That brown stuff ...

You can make your own potting mix at home using simple ingredients like compost, sand, and shredded leaves. Compost adds nutrients while wood chips and rocks help your mix drain well and keep plant ...

Bay of Plenty and Lakes residents are being reminded of the risks of potting mix and compost when gardening this Labour weekend and into the summer months. Compost, potting mix and garden soils often ...

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: ...

The reasons for making your own potting soil are much the same as for making your own bread. You often get a better product than what you can buy, and making it brings its own satisfaction. Potting ...

This undated photo shows potting soil being made in New Paltz, N.Y. "Brewing" your own potting mix is very satisfying and useful, and requires just a few basic ingredients. (Lee Reich via AP) My ...

Which potting soil is best? Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals. Its purpose is to help potted plants such as vegetables, ...