Person holding handul of orchid bark above plant pot - Vasil Dimitrov/Getty Images Gardeners often use amendments like orchid bark to improve soil drainage. These DIY potting soil recipes help create ...

There are definitely ways to effectively reuse old potting soil, but not all methods are created equal. Here's one use you'll want to avoid when gardening.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're a container gardener, you know the struggle: you've got a pile of old potting soil from last season's plants, but aren't sure what ...