Potting Soil Seems Water Resistant

Question From: J. Pruski - Utica, Michigan, United States
Q: Can potting soil go bad? My potting soil seems to be water resistant .

A: When Canadian sphagnum peat moss, the main component in potting soil dries out, it can be difficult to rehydrate. I re-moisten mine by mixing three parts potting soil to one part water and allow it to sit overnight. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy