My wife is the gardener. I’m the grunt who digs the dirt. But gardening has grown on me, and now I know not to use the word “dirt.” “We refer to it as soil, because dirt is a four-letter word,” says ...

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 ...

Potting mix is not the same thing as soil. “Potting mix contains no soil and is a lightweight mixture that’s ideal for growing plants in containers ,” says Justin Hancock, horticulturalist with Costa ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If you’re gearing up for summer planting, knowing your soil could be the key to gardening success. Mark Wilson with the LSU Ag Center says there is a big difference between potting ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — So you need some potting soil. But there are so many options and the prices varies from extra cheap to way expensive. So which one do you buy? We’re here to help. Let’s start ...

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 ...

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil. It's where essential nutrients, microorganisms, and beneficial insects like earthworms reside, helping provide a healthy environment for plants. Topsoil is also ...

Adding soil you buy from your local garden center can be good for your plants but not all bags are the same. Have you ever stood in front of the bagged soil products displayed at your local nursery ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - At Akin’s Nursery in Shreveport, owner Jennifer McGimsey says one of the biggest challenges local gardeners face is right under their feet: Northwest Louisiana’s heavy clay soil.

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 ...