It’s often tempting to place your seeds and plants in the dirt already in your backyard. But if you want a healthy, thriving garden, you must ensure that the soil you put your plants in has the ...

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 ...

Our in-house master gardener shares her DIY soil mix recipe for a thriving Christmas cactus. Hint: It needs more moisture than you think.

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

There are many benefits of growing a container garden. They are ideal for gardeners with unique growing conditions, gardening in tight spaces, and adding a decorative touch to any location around the ...

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

Growing your own transplants from seeds is a very satisfying experience which can save you money, too. However, it is not without its problems. Just about every gardener who has started plants from ...