What is Coco Coir (Coconut Coir)?
Coco coir, also known as coconut coir, is an excellent addition to the soil since it contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Trace elements such … 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.
How to Sterilize Soil for Gardening
Soil sterilization effectively kills soil-borne pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, weeds, and bugs. These organisms can destroy everything you have in your garden because … Read more
Rapid Rooter Starter Plugs To Germinate Plant Seedlings?
The legalization of cannabis has led to a prominent increase in demand. Medical and recreational users are now looking to experiment with a variety … Read more
Best Soil Mix for Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening
Table of Contents1 Key Takeaways2 What is the Best Soil Mix for a Vegetable Garden?2.1 Loam Soil2.2 Clay Soil2.3 Sandy Soil2.4 Silt Soil3 Key … Read more
How Long Does It Take To Make Compost And How To Make It Faster?
Compost is a blend of organic materials that are rich in nitrogen and carbon. It includes a diverse population of microbes that break down … Read more
How Much Compost Do I Need? Calculations For Your Lawn and Garden
Composting is a great way to transform household vegetable and lawn waste into fertilizer for your garden, but how much compost do I need? … Read more
Difference Between Humus Vs Compost
Among circles of gardeners, the terms “humus” and “compost” get used interchangeably. While both humus and compost are essential to healthy land, they are … Read more
Potting Soil vs. Garden Soil: Which One to Use in your Garden?
Table of Contents1 Key Takeaways2 What is Gardening Soil?3 What is Potting Soil?4 Key Differences Between Garden Soil and Potting Soil4.1 Nutrition and Fertility4.2 … Read more
Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s the Difference? and Which is Better?
Both Perlite and Vermiculite are inorganic materials, made by taking materials mined from nature. They expand to create a final product. They are both … Read more
How to Test Soil pH without a Test Kit
The other day, I was trying to measure the PH level of my pot where I planted beautiful houseplants. While waiting for the meter … Read more