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Ways to Reuse Potting Soil. The easiest way to reuse old potting mix? Simply remove old plants from their containers, fluff up the soil and replant. If you've reused the same soil for several years or it's developed a white surface crust, you may have to cut it with 50 percent new potting soil and/or apply fertilizer.
The main functions of a potting mix are: 1  To hold moisture and nutrients around your plants roots, acting as a reservoir for these critical elements of life in your container garden. 2  To provide enough air for growing roots to be able to breath and not rot once you plant your container.