However, it also needs to be light enough to allow water and air to always be present under the soil surface so your plant’s roots have a balanced atmosphere to grow in. So given that a good potting mix does these things, any number of different materials can be used. I know many ...
Well, it’s true. Potting soil is a man-made creation that is in some ways superior to normal garden soil when it comes to growing plants in containers or pots. In this article, you’ll learn exactly what potting soil is, what makes good potting soil, and some of the best brands and...
I always get a chuckle about this one. Gardeners associate black with good soil. So if you are selling “potting soil”, why not call it “Black Potting Soil”? The word black tells you nothing about the quality of the product. Ignore it on bags of potting soil and on bags of real ...
Another option is to make your own potting soil. This will allow you to control the quality of the soil. A recipe for a lightweight soilless planting medium includes: 1/2 cubic yard peat moss 1/2 cubic yard perlite 10 pounds bone meal ...
Plants need a high-quality potting soil -- one that won't pack like a brick and will hold the water, nutrients and oxygen that their roots need to produce lush, healthy stems, leaves and flowers.The question is: How can we be sure of what we are buying?Lois Trigg Chaplin...
Pothos Soil Mix Recipe The best potting mix for pothos that is well-draining and provides good air exchange is simple to make. 4 Parts Peat Moss or Coco Coir 2 Part Perlite 1 Part Vermiculite or sand 1 Part shredded bark If you’re thinking about what soil to use for pothos and decide...
Potting Soil Potted plants are more susceptible to root rot and other diseases because of the water not being able to drain away as effectively as it normally would in a garden bed. Unlike normal garden dirt, potting soil contains materials like peat moss, aged or composted bark, coconut coir...
Transplanting Mat:This technically isn’t soil or an amendment, but it sure comes in handy when repotting. I have a potting bench in the garage, but when I’m filming YouTube videos on my kitchen island, I use this to keep the mess all in one place. ...
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Our seed starting mix uses a soil-less recipe, so it’s beautifully light and fluffy and will promote good, strong growth and happy seedlings. Begin with two parts compost as your base. All parts are measured by volume, so it doesn’t matter what you use to measure your ingredients, ...