Follow these expert-recommended steps for reusing old potting soil.

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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 ...

Using old potting soil can lead to root rot, stunted growth, and unhealthy plants.

Containers half-filled with old potting soil await after a long winter. The soil they contain is dry, dusty, and full of hairy roots—nothing like the dark, fluffy, moist potting mix you started with ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. INPUT: 6/04/08--When repotting once the plant is in place add soil to the level where it was in the old pot and keep it at least ...

I knew as soon as I saw last week’s column in the paper that I would be getting questions on whether it is OK to reuse soil, be it seed-starting soil or potting soil. Sure enough! The short answer is ...

The potted annuals and herbs on my patio are starting to look pretty sorry. I'm starting to plan fall flowers to take their place. It occurred to me: can I reuse the potting soil already in the ...

Q. I consider myself a back porch gardener. The porch is quite large, facing a southwest direction. This summer, due to lack of rain, I would spend five minutes a day watering the buckets. The two ...