How to Reuse Old Potting Soil

How to make old potting soil better than new!

Additional Tip! - check the drainage of your new potting soil. My soil is heavy with perlite so it drains well. If your recycled potting soil doesn't drain well, add 10% Perlite or a 10% mix of peat moss/perlie or coco coir / perlite.

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[jeffreypost]

Another great video. I plan to follow your directions next week.

[thanhvancooking]

Love your recipe, simple and clear, easy to do.Thanks a million.

[Allknowingkeith]

This gave me an idea to just add worm castings to the potting mix.

[sharondwhite]

This is one of the best container gardening soil videos I have seen. You have a very good presentation style that is to the point but thorough. I will subscribe and try you out.

[billzerkeley]

A great way to break down big chunks of material (soil, peat moss, etc.) or a great way to mix soil is to use your drill (hammer setting if available) with a paint mixer.

[Jonathan_Strange]

Second video I have watched. Good videos, especially like your summary and recap at the end.

[jorgecanales]

I personally like to add pieces of wood and bark to my reused potting soil. A lot of the time when I re use potting soil the forest products that help with drainage and aeration have decomposed and now help with holding moisture. So, that's why I add more wood and bark that helps woth drainage. I don't worry about the wood stealing the nitrogen because I also mix some dog fur and bird feathers that'll slowly break down and add nitrogen to the soil.

[jeromed]

What soil amendments do you use? Do you use something else?

[mackwalker]

Love your video Riley! My question is do I need to add any lime for any reason for vegetable plants only. Thanks

[jasminedavid]

Great video Riley! Loved seeing your puppy in the video! I did have a question though. I live in Arizona, and moisture retention is always a huge part of the soil mixture I use. Should I also be refreshing the peat moss or coco coir during this process? What's your experience with that?