Learn how to reuse potting soil effectively.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 ...

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It's fine to reuse potting soil if the plants that were growing in it were healthy and had no signs of disease or pests. But if you're unsure, you can sterilize it yourself to get it ready for reuse.

Q: Why would my perennial lobelia be only partially wilting? I keep an eye on watering so it doesn’t get too dry. A: This can often be the work of an infection or, less commonly, stem-boring insects.

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