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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.
Add perlite to the mixture in small amounts, such as a 1/2-cup at a time, to improve the drainage and crumbly texture of the rejuvenated potting soil if desired. Small bits of pine bark, coarse sand or grit can also lighten the organic matter component already mixed in.sing the old mix as a foundation, organic matter can be added to bring new nutrients, texture and use to the soil concoction. Just avoid using topsoil as one of the additives to the old potting soil mix.