The amount of potassium (K) in your soil depends on many factors and is available in three forms for your plants. These sources are available at different levels because some are readily available for use while others are not. The makeup of the soil is a factor because of where potassium comes from. An act …
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Blight is the term used to describe various fungal conditions that show up in soggy, poorly draining soil. Though it’s common for many gardeners to complain of blight regarding tomato plants, they can affect all gardens of any size. Many gardens that suffer from blight will have lackluster growing seasons. Therefore, how to get rid …
Did you learn about the importance of soil pH for nutrient intake, or did you measure your soil pH? Now you want to know how to pH Up and down in soil. This guide tells you everything you need to know in simple steps. Managing soil pH is an essential aspect of every gardener. Different …
Ants, as tiny as they are, are the most common of all the insects in the entire world. In fact, it’s estimated there are 1 million billion of them living among us. Typically when you think of ants you expect them to be black, brown, or even red-colored. So, if you’ve noticed white ants in …
One of the finest and easiest palms to care for is the Majesty Palm, a beautiful tropical plant that originated from Madagascar. The feathery, vibrant fronds combined with its classic, smooth texture have made the Majesty Palm one of the most popular houseplants. However, for this elegant species to have a good growth pattern, it …
Ants are tiny, social insects that love to live in colonies. More often than not, you’ll find them bustling their way across the ground in groups. Their colonies can consist of thousands to millions of ants, and it is fascinating to look at them. The world has about 13,000 identified species of ants, and they’ve …
Getting the soil right for palm trees is a critical component for optimum growth. Use soil with insufficient nutrients and the palm won’t grow. Most palm growers, and even nurseries selling container-grown palm trees, will advise on the soil being well-draining. That’s certainly true. But it also needs to account for the soil pH, macronutrients, …
You’ve probably spent the better part of the last gardening season keeping your compost pile healthy. Once it’s fully matured, what will you do with all that compost? Sprinkle over topsoil, use it to germinate seeds, or mix it into the soil to enrich the nutrients available to plants? As compost is a soil amendment, …
Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Are you new to gardening, limited in space, and wondering what you can use instead of soil? The answer might surprise you. Not all plants need soil to grow, but they need specific environmental conditions to thrive. The better question to ask is… Do Plants Need Soil to Grow? Not …
You are reading this article to learn more about Miracle Gro potting mix, and you will find my full Miracle Gro potting mix review in this article. Quality soil is the foundation for healthy plants, and Miracle-Gro has an exciting range of top-quality soils for most plants. I take a closer look at what they …