'Peat bogs are one of the biggest carbon sinks on the planet. When we harvest the peat from these bogs, we are diminishing an ...

Sunlight and water are essential for houseplants to thrive, but did you know choosing the right kind of potting soil can make all the difference, too? Not all planting soils are created equal ...

1. Using garden soil instead of potting soil. Garden soil is an amendment mixed with native soil for use in the ground. It contains minerals, microbes, and organic matter. “Garden soil is too ...

Bagged potting mix and compost can contain Legionella ... “There’s much less risk of the dust and spores being disturbed if the soil is reasonably damp.“ Carter said spring was the time ...