90 days time-lapse of planting moss roses from seeds to blooming. Mixed moss rose seeds were directly germinated in a pot with potting mix soil. They took about 50 days to start flowering. The flowers ...

Repot your aloe vera plant like a pro with this step-by-step guide.

Choosing the wrong pot size is a common mistake many make while repotting houseplants. A pot too big can retain excess moisture, leading to root rot, while a small one can restrict growth. Ideally, ...

The study found that while food waste compost might not be viable as a standalone alternative to commercial potting mix, it could be suitable as part of a substrate mix. Results showed that mixtures ...

Repurposing old potting mix can be good for the plant and the planet – but how do you know whether to re-use or replace? The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy ...

Walk down the aisle of any nursery or garden center and you’ll see bag after bag of materials for potted plants or garden beds. But before you heft the cheapest one into your cart, you should ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a container gardener, you know the struggle: you've got a pile of old potting soil from last season's plants, but aren't sure what ...

Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

The terms "garden soil" and "potting soil" may sound like they refer to similar things, but there are significant differences between the two products. Because of these differences, there are distinct ...