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.
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…
Despite aphids being common in outdoor plants, how can you suddenly have an aphid infestation indoors? Here is what based on our years of experience are the most common sources of aphids in indoor plants. Aphids are brought indoors in three ways 1) through open windows as they can easily be carried out by the…
If you start growing your own herbs at home you surely had (or will have soon!) the need to repot your plant. However, this maneuver is more complicated than it sounds and, if you never did it before, you might end up killing your plant! In this post, I will walk you through the most…