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…