Soil

Soil analysis provides answers of public safety to engineers and architects, of history to archaeologists, of science to geologists, and of plant health, crop productivity to farmers and gardeners. Soil analysis is a scientific process to assess soil nutrient level and composition. This is a management tool that allows 1) deciding which crops to plant,…

It’s a familiar story. Despite all our care and effort, when plants wilt, young leaves turn yellow, and healthy roots blacken and die, we’d like to know why and how to prevent them. Soil enhancement and the right fertilizers can prevent plant malnutrition symptoms such as 1) chlorosis (abnormal coloring), 2) interveinal chlorosis (chlorosis between…

You might know that fertilizer can be either produced in a lab or from natural materials. However, is organic better than inorganic? Which one is better for your plants and is inorganic fertilizer bad? The answer is a bit more complicated than yes and no and requires some science and a bit of experience! Scientifically…

When we think of plants and gardens, we don’t normally imagine bad smells like sulfur, ammonia, poop, or even rotten eggs! So what does it mean when your green babies are planted in soil that smells so foul? Will you have to toss out your plants if their soil smells bad? Generally, soil that emits…

Rabbits eat grass, and if you don’t have a lawn they can access, you’ll need to grow your own indoors. However, this is not difficult. To grow rabbit grass indoors it is necessary to choose an adequate shallow tray, place the growing medium and rabbit safe grass seeds. Grass is not challenging to grow, but…

Coco coir is a good growing medium element for plants if used with others. Coco coir starting to replace peat moss in many growing mediums. What is it, why is it getting so established, and why should you use it? Coco coir is obtained by processing the coconut husk’s inner layer, a mass of thin…