Have you ever wondered what those white pellets were in your potting soil? Well, it's more important than you may know.

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Spider plants prefer bright, indirect sunlight for best growth. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, while too little ...

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Ways to Rehydrate Potting Soil Getting dried out potting soil to absorb water again can take some patience. Here are the best methods to successfully rehydrate your mix. Submersion For a potted ...

“A lot of commercial nurseries use a peat-based potting mix, and when peat dries out, it’s hard to rewet, and the water rolls right off it,” says Wesolowski, who uses a coir-based mix instead.

If you want your snake plant to have a long and healthy life, you need the right soil. Our master gardener tells us what soil ...

Ask the Master Gardener: Peat moss is popular in potting mixes, but you're better off finding an alternative A good replacement for peat moss is coconut coir.

By the 1980s, conservationists were raising concerns about peat’s environmental impact, but 40 years on, peat-based potting compost is still on sale in garden centres up and down the country.

Using the right blend of soil can make a world of difference in the health of your houseplants. Here are the one's you'll want to DIY for some common species.