It is part science and part green thumb instinct — not brain surgery! I used to purchase potting soil in a bag off the shelf, and after some plants failed, I decided to get a soil meter.

At a nationwide retailer like The Home Depot, a 1.5-cubic foot bag of Miracle Grow garden soil costs $8.97, or $5.98 per cubic foot, while the same manufacturer’s potting mix in a 50-quart bag ...

As garden excitement grows, also keep in mind dates for the average last freeze and the timing of application of fertilizers ...

someone wrote in that they could no longer carry in economical heavy bags of pet food and potting soil from their trunk ...

Wandering through a backyard garden is a satisfying way to spend time outdoors. Where I grew up, just east of Greenfield, fields of corn or soybeans surrounded our yard, while tomatoes vined through ...

But it’s vital to moisten the mixes before using. Don Kinzler adds water to a bag of dry potting soil to make sure it is ready for use within 1 to 2 days. Premoistening mix is important because ...