Perlite vs. vermiculite – when, why, and how to use
Many home gardeners get confused about when and why to use the soil amendments perlite and vermiculite. The color is…
Peat moss – an excellent soil amendment (and why I do not use it anymore)
Peat moss, also known as sphagnum moss, is a type of organic matter often used as a soil amendment in…
Can I start seeds in regular garden soil?
Yes, but your results will vary – and there are much better ways to start seeds. Here today, you will…
23 essential composting tips for beginners
If you’re new to composting, you may be wondering where to start. Composting can seem like a complicated process, but…
Composting for beginners: Guide to get started
Composting is a great way to improve your garden while being eco-friendly! And composting is a lot less work than most…
How to improve soil for gardening
You should always strive to use the best possible garden soil in your vegetable garden. But even so, the most…
What to put on the bottom of a raised garden bed?
I will jump right in and give you two answers to what you should put at the bottom of your…
Why you should use a grow bag (& how to make grow bags)
I highly recommend pot and container gardeners use grow bags. Actually, any gardener should look into grow bags as it…
Recycle plants: how to reuse or recycle potted plants and soil
It is inevitable. Plants do not last forever. But we do not necessarily have to throw away the entire plant….
Growing herbs from seeds using a new 5 component soil mix
When growing herbs from seeds I use a 50/50 soil mix of cactus potting soil and regular potting soil. I…
Potting soil for herbs (buy or mix)
I plant a lot of seeds and always have pots on the go. This, of course, means that I transplant…