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 Tony Provin, Ph.D., a professor and soil chemist at Texas A ...

Learn how to best reuse potting soil from last season to enhance your garden's vitality, plus the best way to trim browned ...

Fiddle leaf figs are some of the most iconic houseplants to grow, thanks to their shapely foliage and tall trunks. However, ...

This week's column addresses when to pinch back annual and perennial flowers, characteristics of a good potting mix and caring for indoor azaleas.

Q: I have some houseplants that have been in the same pot for many years, and I want to move them into larger pots. When is ...

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When was the last time you repotted your houseplants? If it’s been a while, take a look at them and see what they’re trying to tell you. [...] ...

Then I can start over with fresh potting soil in my large pots each year. Dear Neil: What is the best way to trim my Asian jasmine? It really browned from the second cold spell. I set my mower as ...

A potting bench is among the best options for avoiding bending and twisting your back while performing your gardening tasks.

Q: What is the best way to trim my Asian jasmine ... pots without taking it out and adding in fresh organic matter. Potting soil breaks down and compacts over the course of a growing season ...