SOILS AND AMENDMENTS

Have you ever wondered why plants don’t require fertilizer in their natural habitats, but they do in our gardens? They deplete the soil of nutrients, …

Gardening is beneficial in many ways but it’s also a super exciting activity, especially with all the innovative and interesting methods you can incorporate into …

Instead of spending your money on expensive fertilizers, consider using homemade ones. Making your own fertilizer is a useful way to give your plants the …

Do you like coffee and growing plants? I’m sure you’ve heard that you can use coffee grounds in plants, but I have to warn you …

Did you know that almost 40% of food is wasted in the US? That is 119 billion pounds of waste per year that ends up …

Did you know that many plants don’t reach their full potential because they get fertilized inadequately? Too much or not enough fertilizer will leave your …

We’re well into the azalea season and it’s only natural we want to do everything in our power to make them beautiful. They’re not heavy …

Peonies are definitely one of the prettiest flowers and can make your garden look like a fairy tale!  However, their beauty comes with a price. …

If you want to have the best tomato harvest ever, the solution is simple: fertilize them. The right nutrition will ensure a high yield of …

If you are a gardener who likes drinking coffee, you should save some coffee grounds for your blueberry bushes!  Coffee grounds improve soil acidity, enhance …

Hydrangeas are a flowering plant prized for their beautiful blooms and ability to thrive in shady areas.  While these plants are generally low maintenance and …

Growing my own chillies has really improved the flavor of my hot sauces, chilli con carne, and everything else that requires some heat. Today, I’m …

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Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. If you’re looking for …

Maintaining a green lawn might seem like a piece of cake until you hit a rough patch and yellow spots start appearing all over the …

Many plants require certain amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are macronutrients essential for their growth, root development, flowering, etc. Phosphorus, the base element …

Eggshells are an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus for all your plants, so don’t throw them away! They can adsorb (adhere gas to their …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. One of the main …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Anthurium care involves planting …

Perlite and pumice are both formed during volcanic eruptions and have many applications in gardening, hydroponics, and even horticulture. However, once we start examining their …

When it comes to the ideal growing medium for plants, there are many options. The truth is that some substrates work better than others, while …

Composting brown materials and kitchen scraps is an environmentally friendly way of producing organic material for your plants and saving some money you would otherwise …

Pothos plants (Epipremnum aureum) are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors. These tropical beauties can adapt to various conditions, although warm temperatures and …

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Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Monstera plants are some …

Peat moss is a common soil amendment frequently used for houseplants. It is even an essential ingredient in ready-made soils. But why is it so …

We all understand the importance of using fertilizers in our vegetable and flower gardens. They increase the speed of plant growth, keep them healthy, and …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Growing cactus plants is …

If you’re looking for a way to make your flower beds and potted plants even more attractive, you might want to consider mulching them. We’re …

Recycling kitchen scraps and using them for indoor plants is an excellent way to help the environment and save some money along the way. There …

Coconut coir, otherwise known as coco coir, is a great growing medium that has become very popular in gardening over the past few seasons. Coconut …

If you have been growing plants for a long time, you likely know that kitchen scraps are often used in gardening and are beneficial for …

Horticulture has many terms that are usually used interchangeably, but don’t always mean the same thing. Loads of people all around the world love coconuts, …

Today, we’re going to talk about one of the newest and most innovative practices in gardening — growing vegetables in coco coir. There have been …

Let’s talk about an awesome gardening hack – making your own organic liquid fertilizer that you can use to fertilize fruit and veggies in your …

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits of all time! Many researchers have discussed the nutritional values of these fantastic fruits; and some claim …

We all understand the importance of adding organic matter and nutrients to natural soil, potting mediums, etc., but how do you decide what to use? …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate, and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Growing your own veggies …

Positive Bloom is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases through these links at no extra cost to you. Mulching your soil has …

There are so many awesome houseplants to choose from and so little room for all of them to fit in! Of course, some of them …