Every week, Edmonton Journal gardening columnist Jerry Filipski answers reader questions on all things growing ...

It’s not a bad idea to be conservative. Whether we are talking about environmental conservation or being fiscally conservative, as gardeners, there are decisions we can make to conserve money and ...

Many gardeners will use a lot of potting soil each year – and it seems a shame to throw it out once it's served its purpose. The good news is that it can be reused around the backyard if it grew ...

I have containers from last year that are filled with potting soil. Do I have to completely replace the soil in all of them for this year’s plantings, or can I just amend each with some fresh potting ...

Potting soil can take a bite out of your gardening budget, especially if you need a lot of it. If you adopt the right approach, reusing last year's soil can stretch your dollars and produce delicious ...

One of the major components to see any type of outdoor garden flourish is the potting soil. And as any gardener knows, potting soil is not cheap. Especially when you have to use several bags for your ...

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 ...

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 ...