Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to use a pitchfork or garden fork to aerate your soil? These tools have been staples in agriculture for centuries, but can they also be used to improve the health of your garden? If you’re interested in giving it a try, we’ve got all the details you need…
Orange mold isn’t the prettiest thing in the world and can startle any gardener once it’s seen on indoor plant soil. Unless you’re really familiar with them, it’ll likely be difficult to identify which orange mold you have in your indoor plant soil. Luckily, these things aren’t as terrible as they look. These slimy molds…
You might have seen children playing with colorful water beads before, but did you know these gel-like balls were originally created for plants? Although it might sound absurd, water beads are commonly used as an alternative growing medium to soil! To use water beads for plants it is necessary to 1) hydrate the water beads,…
Most pine trees can shed thousands of needles every year. Your first instinct might be to discard them to prevent them from increasing the acidity in your soil—at least that’s what many people say. But don’t toss it out, because that may be a myth! Pine needle mulch, made of dried pine needles, is safe…
Have you ever wondered why some folks grow their plants in round orange balls instead of soil? LECA, also known as clay pebbles, has been growing more popular. But what exactly is it? Why do people use it? I’ll answer all of these questions for you and more in this article! LECA, lightweight expanded clay…
Liners in planters are commonly used, particularly in raised beds, but are they always necessary? When I first heard about planter lining, this was one of my first thoughts. I weighed the benefits and drawbacks of using liners in my planters at the time. Using a liner in wooden or metal plant boxes helps prevent…