Struggling with peat-free compost? Here’s how to choose the best brands and keep your plants thriving ...

For decades, garden experts have spoken out against the use of peat as potting compost, pointing out that it’s not only bad for the environment, but bad for your plants as well. Now BBC ...

I recommend, instead, sticking with the modified potting soil mix. This mix is still well-draining ... and linking to ...

"By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature, gardeners can provide the right conditions at each ...

You might see bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, soil conditioner and compost. How do you select the best one for your needs? When you select a soil product, first consider where you plan to ...

Thus, bags of potting soil, or garden soil, are intended for in-ground use. Many gardeners use the terms “potting mix” and “potting soil” interchangeably. “But, technically, potting mix ...