SOILS AND AMENDMENTS

Once you are finished eating a banana, you usually throw away the peel. But did you know that banana peel has a lot of nutrients …

Everyone likes orchids! Their delicate petals can’t go unnoticed and your home looks absolutely fantastic when these plants are in full bloom. But beauty comes …

If you’ve ever wondered about the secret of lush gardens filled with thriving plants, you might be surprised to learn the key to such success.  …

I’m always in search of new mulching materials! Wood chips are amazing, but what if you don’t have those at hand? You can use all …

When I started my houseplant collection, one of my biggest struggles was figuring out the soil. Yes, you read that correctly. Everyone is worried about …

Achieving the perfect pH for blueberry soil is the key to a thriving berry harvest. Blueberries grow well in soil that is slightly acidic, with …

The star of the holiday season is definitely a Christmas cactus in all its glory!  To have a thriving and neat-looking Christmas cactus, it’s crucial …

You must have heard the expression “feed the soil.” That means providing your microbiome with organic matter. Why? Because they break it down and enrich …

There’s nothing better than a thriving veggie garden filled with delicious and healthy homegrown crops! Well, gardeners know very well how long and thorny the …

Shallow soil is one of the issues that urban gardeners are all too familiar with. It brings a lot of trouble to this green hobby …