Different plants require different types of soil and some, such as the popular Phalaenopsis orchid, require more unusual ...

My preferred soil blend combines two-thirds potting mix and one-third compost. I find that loam-based compost is ideal, as this provides a good balance between drainage, water retention, and nutrition ...

Marie, Ont., has been testing an ancient recipe to create fertile soil in her home garden. And so far she says the results have been positive. "I sort of taste tested foods that I had growing and ...