You bought some potting soil from your favorite gardening shop or online retailer. However, you might have heard that potting soil might be improved with the addition of sand? Is this true? If so, how much sand and of which type should be added? For this and more keep reading! Should you add sand to…
Do you love cooking with fresh herbs? Do you want access to fresh mint or basil leaves right when and where you need them? Well, there is an easy (and quite fascinating) way to get your fresh herb fix, and to create a neat little garden in your own kitchen. The solution is reusing glass…
The soil ph is an important factor in growing herbs such as basil as well as any other plants really. Among gardeners is quite often the most neglected factor as it is harder to measure. Nevertheless, an inadequate soil pH level can stunt plant growth independently from watering and lighting conditions. The ideal soil pH…
In today’s world, too often we let valuable items go to the landfill that could easily be repurposed and restored to their previous greatness. One thing that many of us have laying around the house or in storage is an old fish tank or aquarium.
Sand, silt, and clay are not the same things. They are the three basic types of soils that differ for their particle size and they are all present in the majority of outdoor soils. Sand has a different drainage capability, nutrient retention ability than clay. If you are aware of this, you can step up…
I bet that at least once you heard that coffee ground can be beneficial for your soil.