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, …
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
So you’ve heard of these magical things called terrariums. Supposedly, plants are supposed to grow in a sealed container with no need for maintenance or interaction on your behalf. How exactly does a closed terrarium do that? A closed terrarium is a self-sustaining ecosystem enclosed in a small container. Inside of the terrarium, plants rely …
Read moreHow a closed terrarium works: explained by an engineer
It’s easy for people (myself included) to think a terrarium just needs the right plants and a bit of water and it’ll be set for life. But one question that I don’t see covered too much in terrarium building tutorials is where do you actually place your terrarium at home? Turns out, the answer to …
Read moreWhere to place your terrarium: here’s what the Pro’s say
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 …
Read moreThe best terrarium plants for beginners according to experts