I’m sure you’ve heard of vermiculite! Is it appropriate for indoor gardens? What about outside gardens? My years of experience with this growing medium have taught me how and where it can be used in your garden! Vermiculite can be used as a soil amendment and as a topdressing for indoor houseplants as well as…
After months or even years, you might wonder if potting soil can expire. You might hesitate to use this for your garden, but the truth is, potting soil doesn’t go bad. But there are some key things to look out for. In general, potting soil has no expiration date. If stored properly, it can be…
Most gardeners are familiar with vermiculite as a growing medium. It has been used to replace a variety of mediums, but which is the best? Some may believe that it can play the roles of all mediums, but this is not the case based on my experience. Generally, vermiculite can be used as a replacement…
Hydroton and perlite are two of the widely used growing mediums for gardening. But how can you know which is better for you? Can you use perlite or hydroton for cacti or hydroponics? I use both, but for totally different things. Hydroton is best to use for hydroponics, while perlite works well in seedling propagation,…
If you’ve been gardening for a while, you’ve probably heard of salt marsh hay somewhere along the way. You may be wondering what salt hay even is, and is it good used as mulch? I use them from time to time and yes, they are good. However, there are a few not-happy things that you…
Horticubes and rockwool are common growing mediums for hydroponic systems. I was initially unsure which of the two should be used in my system. So I bought a small pack of each to learn about their differences and decide which one is best for me. Here’s what I found. Generally, horticubes and rockwool vary in…