Follow these expert-recommended steps for reusing old potting soil.

Potting soil plays a central role in backyard gardening during the summer months. That’s when gardeners are installing new beds, refreshing old beds, and planting seeds and starts. Roll around to the ...

You can save a little money by reviving your potting mix rather than throwing it out. This is how to refresh your potted soil ...

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A garden trowel filled with old potting soil sitting in a bag. - Kate La Carte/Shutterstock Got divots, holes, or bare spots in ...

Calling all green thumbs: When dumping out last season’s container plants, the old soil doesn't have to go into the trash. In fact, it’s better for the environment (and your wallet) if you find new ...

You notice an old bag of potting soil in the corner of your garage…next to a pitchfork, dried-up paint cans, and the transmission from your old ’57 Rambler, and wonder…is this stuff still good? Does ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. My vegetable garden is all in containers. I use a commercial potting ...

Potting soil plays a significant role in backyard gardening during the summer months. That is when gardeners are installing new beds, refreshing old beds and planting seeds and starts. Roll around to ...