While the terms potting soil and potting mix get used interchangeably for soil that's used with indoor plants, they're ...

How to make your own houseplant potting mix To make your own basic potting soil for indoor plants, Kiersten recommends combining one-third coco coir to retain moisture, one-third perlite or ...

Seeing mold in plant dirt may be alarming, but it's fairly common. Our guide explains what causes it and includes expert tips ...

But another secret to a healthy, thriving plant is to care for what's below the surface, too. Sterilizing potting soil gets ...

Simply rake or blow fallen leaves into a pile and secure them with a wire cage or weighted piece of plastic to keep the winter wind from blowing the leaves about. If the leaf pile is sitting on top of ...

You can actually see this magical stuff hidden in moist piles of old leaves. Leaf mold has the ability to act as a catalyst ...