Reusing Potting Soil and Transplanting Nursery Plants Correctly

Sharon asks if she can reuse last year's Miracle-Gro potting soil and whether to plant the entire root ball or remove the nursery soil.

Advice (Mike)

Yes, reuse soil but amend each spring with organic matter (peat, aged manure).
Plant the entire root ball: squeeze plastic pot upside down, root ball slides out.
Water thoroughly 10 minutes before transplanting to keep root ball intact.

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