Perhaps you have already used Jiffy Peat Pellets, or you are thinking of using them soon to germinate your seeds. However, you want to know more. Perhaps you are interested in what they are made of, on how to use them most effectively or maybe you are in look for some tricks. No worries, this…
Perhaps you are thinking of growing basil indoor, excited by the idea of having the freshest and tastiest leaves for your plates. Maybe you already have a few basil plants, but they are tiny, they die quickly, or they are not producing all the leaves you want. This post has you covered. It provides 21…
You bought some potting soil from your favorite gardening shop or online retailer. However, you might have heard that potting soil might be improved with the addition of sand? Is this true? If so, how much sand and of which type should be added? For this and more keep reading! Should you add sand to…
Do you love cooking with fresh herbs? Do you want access to fresh mint or basil leaves right when and where you need them? Well, there is an easy (and quite fascinating) way to get your fresh herb fix, and to create a neat little garden in your own kitchen. The solution is reusing glass…
The soil ph is an important factor in growing herbs such as basil as well as any other plants really. Among gardeners is quite often the most neglected factor as it is harder to measure. Nevertheless, an inadequate soil pH level can stunt plant growth independently from watering and lighting conditions. The ideal soil pH…
In today’s world, too often we let valuable items go to the landfill that could easily be repurposed and restored to their previous greatness. One thing that many of us have laying around the house or in storage is an old fish tank or aquarium.
Sand, silt, and clay are not the same things. They are the three basic types of soils that differ for their particle size and they are all present in the majority of outdoor soils. Sand has a different drainage capability, nutrient retention ability than clay. If you are aware of this, you can step up…
I bet that at least once you heard that coffee ground can be beneficial for your soil.
You are in the gardening shop just heard the word “compost” and “soil improver” without knowing what they really are. So, is compost better than soil conditioner? Which one should you use? Compost is decomposed organic matter to improve the nutritional content of new or existing soil while soil conditioner is a medium (solid or…
Perhaps you are attempting to create your own soil, or you are considering to improve your current one. Loam soil and compost are two terms that you might have heard of, and you wonder what they actually mean. Here an article based on my experience, and on one of many gardeners, that will provide all…
You are perhaps pondering to prepare your own soil and you heard about peat humus and peat moss? In my experience, as a gardener, I came across these words often, so here what I know about it. Despite peat moss and peat humus are both originated in a peat bog they are different. Peat moss…
Determining the running cost of a grow light and how much electricity is consumed is paramount if you do not want to ending up spending too much money over the months. Here the numbers The cost of running a grow light depends on a) the wattage of the growth light (in Watts) b) the number of…