Soil

Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, in many cases, you can reuse potting soil. However, you do need to prepare the soil first by removing pathogens and re-introducing nutrients. The

Is your Sago Palm leaves turning yellow? If so, you are not alone! First, understand that the Sago palm tree (Cycas revoluta) is not a true palm tree at all. In fact, it

Most things in your pantry or fridge go bad over time, but it may surprise you to learn that even potting soils expire. It might just be a bag of

Soil porosity is the term used to describe the amount of open space or pore space that can be found between particles of soil. Pore spaces can be formed in

When soil requirements are specified for various kinds of gardening needs, reference is frequently made to “good soil,” “ordinary garden loam,” “good garden soil,” or “good garden loam soil.” For

Good soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. Still, it is not uncommon for landscape and garden soil to be lacking in organic matter and texture allowing for good

Humus is the blood, the life of your garden soil. Every gardener’s primary concern should be to make year-by-year improvements to their soil. Soil without humus, is inactive, lacking the

If you want your plants to grow optimally, with lush foliage and vibrant blossoms, then you have to focus on the quality of your soil.  The root systems of all

If you’ve been gardening a while, you may have noticed a decline in the appearance of your plants.  For example, leaves may have become lackluster and yellow.  What could the

Long fiber coconut coir is a traditional lining material for hanging baskets. Did you know that coco coir (a by-product of coconut processing) has found its way for use in

In this article, we are going to look at soil fertility. Mention “fertilizer” to an engineer or a chemist and they begin immediately to think in terms of inorganic minerals