If you’re heading into the winter time, you might be thinking about which plants in your garden might need protection to survive the frost. The good news for mosses is that they actually do pretty well for themselves in the winter time. Moss doesn’t need any special care in preparation for the winter. They can …
You might have noticed that moss looks and acts differently than most other plants that you know of. Does this mean moss isn’t a plant? Is it a bacteria? What about a fungus or some type of algae? Moss is not a bacteria, fungus, or algae but rather a non-vascular plant. It belongs to the …
Read moreBusting the Myth: Moss is Not a Bacteria, Fungus, or Algae
If you’re thinking about making your own potting mix, one of the first things you’ll need to know is what ratio to mix the ingredients in. But how do you find out what that exact ratio is? And how do you know it’s going to be the best ratio for your plants? While there is …
If you’re just about to plant a seed, seedling, or plant that needs repotting into a new pot with a fresh batch of potting mix, you might be wondering if you should pre-moisten the soil before planting. Is it going to make it easier to work with? Is it going to somehow upset your plant? …
If you’ve just finished repotting your plant in your potting mix, you might be wondering if potting mix is all there is to it. Is there anything else you might be forgetting? Potting mixes with a balance of water retention, aeration, and nutrition should have everything a plant needs to grow in terms of soil …
You might have heard through the grapevine that making your own soil is cheaper than buying it. But are you sure if that’s always true? As it turns out, the answer for you depends on a number of factors. Here’s what I found: Making your own soil is cheaper only if you buy your ingredients …
Read moreDIY Potting Mix: Is It Really Cheaper to Make Your Own Soil?
Are you tired of dealing with pests in your potted plants? Pests can be a real nuisance when you start seeing them around the house–or worse, find that they’ve ruined your plant. If you’re looking for a fresh start with a new batch of homemade potting mix that is naturally pest resistant, you’ve come to …
Do you suspect that your potted plants aren’t growing as well as they used to? Or, if you’re like me, do you ever wonder if that bag of potting soil that’s been sitting around for a few years now in your backyard is still good? If so, you might also be wondering how long your …
Anyone new to gardening, terrarium building, or growing plants in general, would probably be surprised by the number of options they have when it comes to choosing their soil. It’s just dirt, right? That’s what I thought at least. Turns out, it’s not that simple. The most common options for terrarium soil include potting mix, …
Read moreHere’s What Soil You Should Use For Your Terrarium And Why
Terrariums are really cool enclosures that showcase the natural beauty of small plants. But one piece of the terrarium that is often overlooked is the bottom-most layer, the drainage layer. At the bottom of the terrarium is a layer of rocky material known as the drainage layer. While the drainage layer is technically not a …
Read moreHow to set up the bottom of your terrarium for success
