How can I avoid spending a fortune on potting soil?




Due to back problems, I have switched to container gardening. Not only are big pots expensive, but so is the soil! I have been told I should switch out the soil each year. I don't believe that is necessary, but wonder what other people are doing? Do you change out your soil, or reuse it? Please let me know how to reuse potting soil, thanks.

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