Soil

Chia seeds are so tiny yet so nutritious with soluble fiber, antioxidants, polyunsaturated fat, micronutrients, minerals, protein, and bioactive compounds. I love chia seeds as I can make smoother smoothies, healthier salads, and chia gel for yummy desserts. At the same time, you can also easily sprout them. Let’s see how! There are 7 easy…

Soil analysis provides answers of public safety to engineers and architects, of history to archaeologists, of science to geologists, and of plant health, crop productivity to farmers and gardeners. Soil analysis is a scientific process to assess soil nutrient level and composition. This is a management tool that allows 1) deciding which crops to plant,…

It’s a familiar story. Despite all our care and effort, when plants wilt, young leaves turn yellow, and healthy roots blacken and die, we’d like to know why and how to prevent them. Soil enhancement and the right fertilizers can prevent plant malnutrition symptoms such as 1) chlorosis (abnormal coloring), 2) interveinal chlorosis (chlorosis between…

You might know that fertilizer can be either produced in a lab or from natural materials. However, is organic better than inorganic? Which one is better for your plants and is inorganic fertilizer bad? The answer is a bit more complicated than yes and no and requires some science and a bit of experience! Scientifically…

For many reasons, an indoor herb garden is a delight. However, as it turns out, it’s the soil that can make any enthusiastic indoor gardener turn away in disgust. What causes soil to smell bad? Three things: In general, soil can produce a rotten or ammonia smell because of insufficient oxygen due to the lack…

Rabbits eat grass, and if you don’t have a lawn they can access, you’ll need to grow your own indoors. However, this is not difficult. To grow rabbit grass indoors it is necessary to choose an adequate shallow tray, place the growing medium and rabbit safe grass seeds. Grass is not challenging to grow, but…

Coco coir is a good growing medium element for plants if used with others. Coco coir starting to replace peat moss in many growing mediums. What is it, why is it getting so established, and why should you use it? Coco coir is obtained by processing the coconut husk’s inner layer, a mass of thin…

Fungus gnats are not usually a major issue for your houseplants, if not in a large number. However, they can be rather unpleasant – we don’t really want insects flying around our homes. Then, what should you do to get rid of them? Surface covering, castile soap, neem oil, cinnamon, physical traps, and biological solution…

Are you undecided if you really need seed starting mix as your garage is already full of potting soil? Are those two even different? might wonder if potting soil and seed starting mix are the same. Is one better than the other? I grow plants for a decade and I can tell by experience that…

Expert Video Detailing What Yellow Orange Ball Soil Are

Are you considering using soil cover (also called mulches) for your indoor plants? Perhaps after seeing other gardeners using it outdoors, you wondered if it would be beneficial for your potted plants. Using soil covers, often called mulches, for indoor plants is beneficial by reducing the incidence of diseases, retaining moisture, reducing pests, and even…