Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to look for in a ...

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A woman is on her porch adding soil to several potted plants - Kokhan O/Shutterstock If only container gardening could be as simple as throwing some dirt from the backyard into a random pot and ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...