Gardeners know that elements of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium or NPK are necessary for healthy plants. However, a lesser-known element can go a long way in your garden: silicon. Silicon is found everywhere and in the middle of the earth,…
Your sand garden can be difficult at times, but don’t despair! Thanks to these long lists of “The best plants for sandy soils” you can create a beautiful garden with blooming flowers. The key to success in your sandy soil…
Potassium is the least known of the three nutrients that all plants need in larger quantities. Unlike nitrogen and phosphorus, potassium is not part of the plant but is found in the soil where it acts as a catalyst for…
Analyzing and maintaining the right amount of nutrients in the soil is an important aspect of growing a beautiful garden. Phosphorus, potassium, and Nitrogen are essential nutrients in plant growth. While nitrogen helps plants produce lush foliage and leaves, phosphorus…
Soil improvement is an important process for plant health. One of the most frequent and simple amending is composting. The combination of soil and compost can improve aeration, beneficial micro-organisms, nutrient content, water retention, and much more. You can also…
Coconut peat is a multifunctional based nutrient for the plants. Coconut fiber is pre-washed, dried, sieved, and cleaned of sand and other impurities such as animal and vegetable waste. Coconut peat is an excellent alternative to traditional stone wool and…
A healthy harvest of bright green leafy vegetables grown in the vegetable garden is a source of inspiration. It is not only an aesthetic background but also a nutritious outdoor activity in which the whole family can participate. It is…
Gardeners can worry about the fertilizer they apply to their garden plants. Studies show that the use of harmful products in vegetable, fruits and other plant species can be passed on humans because we can absorb these substances from the…
The term “sustainable gardening” is used more often and for many people, it leaves behind images of gardens like the jungle, where plants do their work, garden beds are made of baths tubs or rusty wavy sheets, and the only…
Peat moss is an inanimate fibrous material that is formed by the decomposition of some living organisms in peat bogs. Peat moss is formed and develops over decades in less than one millimeter per year. As this process is very…