Soil & Repotting
Roots, mixes, and pot sizes
Pick a mix that drains, size up a pot without shocking the plant, and know the one week of the year you should never repot.
Guides in this topic
Soil8 min read
How to Choose the Right Potting Mix (Without Overthinking It)
Fifteen bags on the shelf, one question that matters: does it drain well? A plainly-written guide to what's actually in each mix and which plants want which.
Read the guide →Repotting9 min read
Repotting Without Shock: The Step-by-Step for Nervous Plant Parents
Repotting done right causes barely a wobble — done wrong, it puts a plant in intensive care for a month. The full checklist, timed for spring.
Read the guide →Pots8 min read
Terracotta vs Plastic vs Ceramic: Which Pot Is Right for Your Plant
The pot is part of the watering system. A snake plant in terracotta lives differently than one in glazed ceramic — here's why, and how to match them up.
Read the guide →Coming soon
SoilIn draft
Soil, Pots & Repotting Without Killing the Plant
How to pick a mix that actually drains, when to size up a pot, and the one week of the year you should never repot. In progress — coming soon.