When cleaning up container plants, consider reusing soil for reuse or filling holes. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
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 resources.
One such way is reusing potting soil. Many home gardeners today grow annuals, herbs and vegetables in containers and are very productive, but these plants complete their life cycle in one ye…