My preferred soil blend combines two-thirds potting mix and one-third compost. I find that loam-based compost is ideal, as this provides a good balance between drainage, water retention ...

This Burpee Potting Mix utilizes a unique formula from a renewable resource which is coconut coir. It's basically the husk and shavings from coconuts. Of course, it's enriched with Burpee plant food ...

Although orchid care isn't always straightforward, it is easy to get the potting mix right. As epiphytic plants that grow on the bark of trees in their natural habitat, orchids don't cope well with ...

Knowing the difference between these two planting options can help your plants thrive. Think of your indoor and outdoor ...

The potting mix contains a slow-release, organic fertilizer, ensuring steady, healthy plant growth. It has been certified organic by the OMRI. There are a number of great options for anyone in the ...

One mistake I made when first starting out with my houseplant collection is using the same potting mix for all indoor plants, no matter their individual needs. Now equipped with more knowledge about ...

1. Using garden soil instead of potting soil. Garden soil is an amendment mixed with native soil for use in the ground. It contains minerals, microbes, and organic matter. “Garden soil is too ...

Cooler soil temperatures can lead to seedling death due to disease. Excess heat during the day can dry out the potting mix, leading to seedling death. Windowsill-grown seedlings tend to be excessively ...

The potting mix is very free draining, with sand added and about 20% perlite mixed through it. Millie adds a small amount of mix to the bottom of the new pot. She puts the new totem post in ...