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Plant Potting Basics

Host Tom Butzler in front of a green and blue background, with the words "Plant potting basics: Easy tips to pot like a pro"

Planting in pots or containers can be a great option if you’re low on garden space or want plants on your porch, patio or inside. But picking the right pot, soil type (or soil alternative) and plants is key. Tom Butzler from Penn State Extension shares easy tips, including a good way to reuse empty plastic bottles or soda cans.

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