Follow these expert-recommended steps for reusing old potting soil.

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. INPUT: 6/04/08--When repotting once the plant is in place add soil to the level where it was in the old pot and keep it at least ...

Containers for starting seedlings can be drinking cups, cottage cheese and yogurt containers as well as commercial plant trays and coir fiber pots. Use a fine texture soil mix for your starter soil.

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