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 …
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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 …
I get it. Building a terrarium from scratch seems intimidating as a total beginner. There are so many plants to choose from. And it’s not entirely clear which ones will do well in a terrarium, specifically your terrarium. What you’re probably looking for is a list of terrarium plants that will “just work” for total …
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So you’ve probably heard that carnivorous plants should be raised in a terrarium. But that raises the question, do you really need a terrarium to do it? The short answer is no, but it can be beneficial for tropical species. The reason why it’s recommended to grow them in a terrarium is because of the …
Terrarium moss is the staple plant for any terrarium. Their soft, green texture brings the whole terrarium together regardless of what plant neighbors it has. Growing moss is relatively easy. It’s a tough plant that thrives in a variety of environments, depending on the species. Most species prefer growing in a cool, humid spot in …
If you’ve been handling plants for a while now, you’ve probably seen these little bugs called springtails. Naturally, the first thing anyone is going to ask is are these little springtails harmful to my plants? Springtails are completely harmless to plants. They feed on dead and decaying organic matter, fungi, and algae. They play an …
Read moreAre Springtails Harmful To Plants? Quite The Opposite
Moss is a staple plant for any terrarium. But what if your staple plant starts turning shades of brown or yellow? Browning or yellowing moss is usually a sign of either too little, or too much water. Gently touch your moss to see if it’s wet or dry. If it’s dry, mist it with some …
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