This promotes better root health.A simple ratio to follow is 1:1 old potting soil to fresh potting mix.This ensures there's enough texture to keep the soil loose.

Even better, by using scrap lumber and old doors or windows to construct your project, you can save significantly over pre-made and custom-built garden structures, as well as get a shed with a bit ...

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