Have you stood in the soil aisle of a garden center lately? Why does every bagged product have a variation of the same name? Take potting mix and potting soil. They sound similar to me ...

A great potting mix is the one that contains at least two nutrients for your plants’ optimum benefit. The more nutrients included, the better the potting soil is & the healthier your plants are. When ...

Not for xerophytes like stone lotus flower, cactus Espoma AP8 Organic Potting Mix is a great choice for hydrophytes and vegetables like lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, and flowering ...

First, good potting soil serves as a foundation for ... or pumice 1 part compost or heat-treated cow manure. Mix the ingredients together and test for drainage, adding cacti mix or more orchid ...

The soil component needed to be oven-sterilized to kill weed seeds, insects and diseases, which was a smelly hassle. In my experience, modern potting and seeding mixes work better than the old ...

What type of potting soil is best for starting seeds inside? The best choice for seed starting indoors would be a commercially-produced, soilless mix formulated specifically for starting seeds.

You might see bags labeled potting soil, planting mix, soil conditioner and compost. How do you select the best one for your needs? When you select a soil product, first consider where you plan to ...

Far North District Council operations manager Trent Blakeman said the recent spate of vandalism included a bizarre incident in Paihia when every urinal and toilet bowl at Tii Beach was filled with ...

Victorian councils are getting their hands dirty and putting recycled garden organics to work.The City of Greater Geelong recently hosted a workshop ...

This knowledge is acquired through a soil test, which offers insights into the suitability of the ground for construction purposes. A thorough soil examination guarantees safety, durability and ...

Tropical trees like plumeria do not thrive in most parts of the United States because they require hot and humid conditions.