CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

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Neil from Struthers: I want to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds this year. But I’m confused about what kind of soil I should use — soil, garden soil or potting mix? Can you help? David: ...

Composting involves decomposing organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil. A compost pile needs a balance of green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) materials. Maintaining proper moisture, ...

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 good blend.

A few simple checks can help you decide whether to reuse or replace it.

Every time you water a container with exhausted potting mix, you’re not nourishing your plants — you’re rinsing the last ...

Many common house plants require fast-draining soil because they are used to dry environments. Succulents, cacti, and ponytail palm are some of the best indoor plants because they'll stay alive if you ...

Learn how to choose and build the best soil for raised garden beds so your vegetables, herbs, and flowers thrive with less ...

The Christmas cactus is a type of succulent in the cactus family that is typically grown as a houseplant. It's especially popular during the holidays, when it produces showy blooms. While this plant ...

With an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if ...

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 ...