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January 27, 20240

Pre-soaking Inert Media for Orchids

You are probably familiar with the need to presoak organic potting media components like bark, as it “opens up” the structure to allow it to abso

November 12, 20230

When it comes to classical gardening, the type of gardening where it’s you, your garden, and whatever nature throws at you, soil is a considerable co

September 7, 20230

That beautiful dendrobium orchid has just finished blooming, and you notice it needs re-potted. The roots are tight, and the plant looks much too

August 31, 20230

Salinity is the measure of the total amount of soluble salt in the soil. As the amount of salt increases, it becomes more difficult for the plant

July 28, 20230

Maintaining soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture and gardening practices. One effective technique that promotes soil fertility and

July 19, 20230

Cover crops are fast-growing small grains, grasses or legumes that are generally planted in the fall and tilled under in the spring to improve soil.

July 13, 20230

The potential hydrogen, or pH, scale is a system of measurement that determines the concentration of hydrogen ions. In the garden, the pH scale is us

July 10, 20230

There are so many types of mulch available that it can be confusing trying to decide which one is best for your yard and garden. What most people

July 6, 20230

Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants without soil, has revolutionized modern agriculture. While there are numerous hydroponic grow mediums

June 23, 20230

For home gardeners seeking to enhance their soil fertility and promote sustainable gardening practices, worm tubes offer an efficient and eco-fri