[header] How to keep your plants from dying [title] Choose potting soil that is formulated for indoors. [step] It can be tempting to use dirt from your yard or the same potting soil that you use outside; however, indoor plants have different needs than outdoor plants. Make sure that your soil is made for indoor plants because it will be lightly packed enough for the plants to grow while still tight enough to hold in the water. 
[substeps] Change your soil every year or two. You should also check to make sure that your plant does not require special soil, such as clay, loam, sand, or peat.