Corpus Christi (Kiii News) — The South Texas Gardener joined us in our studios Saturday morning on 3 News First Edition to talk about types of soils and which are best for your plants at home.

Potting soil is a key ingredient for growing healthy plants, both indoors and out. So, if you see a bargain at the store or nursery, it's tempting to buy in bulk; but don't be too extravagant.

Watch on as the gardener explains why looks can sometimes be deceiving when it comes to how much soil you'll need to get the job done. Armstrong's answer makes sense!

A potting bench can be many things, and is quite often a space instead of a physical bench or table. Some people use a piece of old plywood balanced atop a stack of cinder blocks.

Q. I have some old bags of potting soil. Someone told me if it doesn't get used in time, it goes bad. I leave these half used bags out around the garden. I was told I shouldn't do this. A.

That lightens potting mix, and provides oxygen for roots and better drainage than vermiculite. Most potting mixes contain at least 25 percent perlite. It’s a sterile, inert mineral.

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If you only need enough potting soil for a few containers, it may be more economical to just buy pre-mixed in a bag. If you need a large quantity, the following formula is a suggested mix for a ...