Using Gypsum in Gardening
Gypsum is an excellent source of sulfur and calcium, and many organic gardeners apply this amendment as a treatment for compacted soil. It improves … Read more
Soil & Fertilizer
If you plan to grow anything in your garden, the first step is to select the growing medium and fertilizer for your plant. The growing medium can be soil, or non-soil and can be either organic or non-organic.
In these blog posts, you’ll find a range of topics such as the best soils and soil amendments for specific types of planting such as houseplants, vegetables, herbs, or landscaping flowers. We also delve into tips on how to test and sterilize your soil.
Below are our latest blog posts related to soil and fertilizer for gardening.
Soil Amendments: Why and How to Use Them
Soil amendments are any supplements applied to the soil to improve its condition in terms of its physical and biochemical functions. They are also … Read more
Using Rice Hulls for Gardening
What are rice hulls? Rice hulls, also known as rice husks, are the by-products of rice. You may also know them as the seed … Read more
Coconut Coir: What is a Coco Coir Brick?
Coconuts are mostly used for their milk and tasty flesh, discarding the remaining portion, regarded as waste. Surprisingly this waste part is not entirely … Read more
Pumice vs. Perlite: Which Growing Medium is Better?
Introduction Pumice vs. perlite, when do you use either one? Both are excellent soil amendments in hydroponic gardening. Outside of hydroponics, many gardeners mix … Read more
How to Use Rockwool Cubes in Hydroponics Gardening
Introduction Hydroponics does not use soil; rather, growing mediums are used instead to aid in the growth of the plants. Determining the perfect growing … Read more
Peat Moss vs Coco Coir: What Growing Medium is Better in Hydroponics?
Introduction Many gardeners use soil conditioners to improve their soil quality. Some of the top-rated soil conditioners include coconut coir, peat moss, rice husk, … Read more
LECA (Hydroton): How to Use Expanded Clay Pebbles in Hydroponics
LECA is an acronym for Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate. It is a well-known hydroton used as a medium for hydroponic gardening. These substances behave … Read more
What is Vermiculite? How To Use It In Gardening
What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a hydrous mineral that can be added to soil to improve its conditions. Vermiculite forms due to the weathering … Read more
What is Perlite and How is it Used in Gardening?
What is Perlite? Perlite is a popular soil additive for plant growth. It is widely used by gardeners to improve their soil conditions or … Read more