2torial #0517: Learn2 Repot a Houseplant (Continued) Learn the art of topdressing No, no, not cross-dressing. Topdressing is for well-established plants that have outgrown previous homes yet have no larger pots available. It's is an important step, especially if you're not repotting. Even without a larger home, the plants will benefit from the refreshed nutrient base that topdressing provides. Do it for your plant about once a year. Carefully remove the top few inches of soil. Replace with new potting soil.   -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)