Pothos cuttings can be propagated in water or soil. It takes two to four weeks for new roots to grow from stem cuttings.

There are a wide variety of succulents out there, each with a simple care regimen that can help the popular houseplants last ...

Composting isn't as hard as you might think... and it's an ideal way to recycle organic waste while saving money on soil ...

True to its name, seed starting mix is the best option for starting seeds. The mix of perlite, vermiculite, and sphagnum peat moss create a sterile, disease-free environment that provides the optimal ...

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that can be easily grown indoors if you have the right soil conditions. The key to growing ...

Vanilla orchids need bright, indirect sunlight to flourish. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, while too little light would ...

A team of researchers has discovered that adding biochar to potting mix can significantly improve basil growth while also ...

The third week of September is National Houseplant Week, and it's a great time to explore kokedama. This Japanese practice involves growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It's a simple ...

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: ...

Not all soil-less potting materials are created equal. Just ask your potted plants. Or, better, ask Cheryl Boyer. “There are a lot of (potting mixes) that you can use to grow plants in,” said Boyer, a ...