Anyone who has ever cared for plants has probably purchased commercial potting soil at some point in their lives – but did you know that almost all commercial potting soils are made from peat – a ...

An old moss plant asked a new moss plant how he likes living in the bog. “I’m lichen it so far,” was the response. As a young gardener, I remember my mom buying large bales of peat moss, sold as ...

Learn which type of soil is best for different kinds of houseplants, including tropicals, ferns, aroids, cacti, succulents, ...

Gardening is no longer confined to the ground, as many of us have long envisioned. These days, along with the overall movement towards cultivating some of our own food, container gardening — growing ...

There are many different potting mixes on the market. Whether you scour the shelves of garden centers or shop online, there are a variety of types. It is an important decision when growing vegetables ...

A few years ago, a hastily purchased bag of “expanding” potting soil introduced me to coir. Distracted, I hadn’t paid attention to what I had, but when I added the required water, the soil did expand ...

It can be really tricky and time-consuming researching the endless varieties of indoor plant soil on the market in order to pick the best one. But resist the urge to just pick up the first bag that ...

Houseplants are currently the hottest topic in the world of gardening. Houseplant Facebook groups have large followings with members sharing stories and success tips. And of course, any successful ...