Two big names in gardening, Miracle Gro and Scotts, are selling potting soils with fertilizer already added in.
Nurseries always seem to be awash in vivid colors with lush and lovely plants and flowers.
You may find yourself wondering why yours don't look that way. Professional gardeners will tell you plants that require good soil with just the right amount of nutrients. Sometimes, that means adding fertilizer - which can be tricky. Consumer Reports just tested potting soils, using plain potting soil and two other soils that come with fertilizer already added in - Scotts potting soil plus fertilizer and Miracle Gro potting mix. The Scotts potting soil is designed to feed your plants for about seven months.