Making a terrarium is about as close as you can get to a Zen DIY project. Once you have gathered the proper materials and ...

potting soil—to help you select the medium that will ... To start a new in-ground garden bed, use a tiller or spade to mix a ...

Cover the pegged section of stem with some more potting compost and firm it in well. The finished level of compost should be slightly higher than the surrounding soil. To prevent the stem from ...

"By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature, gardeners can provide the right conditions at each ...

it’s a good idea to rejuvenate the soil by adding more potting mix or a layer of compost to the container. Planting mix usually contains topsoil (sand, silt, clay, organic matter), compost and ...

Don Kinzler writes: "Premoistening mix is important because the ingredients in the growing mixes are dry and they’re often difficult to rewet." ...

Cover the soil. A layer of sand or rice hulls ¼- to 1-inch thick dries out quickly after you water and provides a dry, inhospitable place for adults to lay eggs. Choose potting mix wisely.