Q: I have had trouble growing Russelia (firecracker fern) in pots. They get full sun. I bring them in during cold weather. I keep the soil moist and give them fertilizer. They thrive in the ground ...

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Starting every outdoor container with fresh potting mix each summer can be very expensive. And whenever you ask garden experts if you can reuse old potting mix, the answer is generally no. But if you ...

If your plants are saying "nay" to the clay soil that surrounds them, it's time for a garden refresh. Soil that has too much clay in it makes it difficult for plants to grow to their fullest potential ...

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Ferns are perfect plant for a shady porch. Learn how to keep your porch ferns alive and healthy through the fall and how to overwinter a porch fern.

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Gloved hands mixing potting soil in a black bin - Simol1407/Shutterstock Have you experienced sticker shock recently when buying potting soil for your container vegetables? Like many products these ...