Once the cotyledons have emerged, you may introduce grow lights. Seedlings need 12 to 16 hours of light daily. Place the grow lights about 4 inches away from the sprouts until they are ready to begin ...

Coconut coir is an eco-friendly alternative to peat in soil that is a byproduct of the coconut industry and it actually promotes plant health, as well as eliminating the need to harvest non ...

Libsyn Podcast PlayerPeat moss, dug from bogs, has been the holy grail of soil amendments and potting mixes for as long as most gardeners can remember. Unfortunately, its days might be numbered ...

Coir, fibrous material found in the hard husk of a coconut shell, is processed, dehydrated and made into various garden products in the form of a brick, bales, ivy posts and pellets.

Coir can be used as a substitute for peat moss and is commonly sold in highly compacted bricks. It is a byproduct of coconut processing and can be more expensive than peat moss. Unlike peat moss ...

Verdana Coco Coir Block: $24.90 4. Mother Earth Coco Coir Plus Perlite Potting Soil If you’d rather not spend time rehydrating bricks of coco coir, Mother Earth has a nifty solution. This mix ...

Five stars. -Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix. Supposedly prevents over-and-under watering because it contains coir, which is ground coconut fiber that retains moisture well.

Top potting soil for the money Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix What you need to know: This potting mix is ideal for growing indoor and outdoor vegetables, flowers and herbs. What you’ll love: It ...

Density The weight and density of potting soil depend on the formula used. For example, fillers such as mulch, sand or topsoil can cause the mix to become very dense.