If you’re fan of container gardening, you are not alone. As urban and small-space gardening is on the rise, houseplants are becoming even more popular, especially on social media. However, container gardening can be costly, especially when filling large pots every season. But, with learning how to make a DIY potting soil, you can cut your budget by half (or more)!

Below are 6 DIY potting soil recipes that you can easily follow:

1. General potting soil recipe for flowers, tropicals, and vegetables
2. Potting soil recipe for potted trees and shrubs
3. Potting soil recipe for succulents and cactus
4. Potting soil recipe for seed starting
5. Homemade potting soil for transplanting seedlings
6. Potting soil recipe for houseplants

Read the full article here: https://savvygardening.com/diy-potting-soil/

There’s nothing better than having easy access to fresh herbs to enliven even the blandest dish. Luckily, growing herbs don’t need much space. In fact, they do very well when grown together in pot containers. However, mixing herbs in pots isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are some general guidelines you need to remember.

When picking herbs to grow together in the pot, consider:

• height of each plant
• irrigation needs
• herbs that must be planted strictly by itself (e.g. mint)

Read the full article here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/herb-plants-growing-in-one-pot.htm

An herb garden in itself is such a delight. Moreover, having a potted herb garden that you can harvest all year round is a chef’s dream come true.

Learn more about:

• Selecting containers for pot gardening
• Herb varieties & lighting requirements
• How to make your own potting soil
• Fertilizer
• Watering

Read the full article here: https://www.planetnatural.com/herb-gardening-guru/potted-herbs/