LECA are small round clay balls or pebbles and are sometimes referred to as hydroton balls. These balls have become a popular soil alternative or substrate for potted and containerized plants and can be used in…
LECA is an acronym for lightweight expanded clay aggregate, which can also be referred to as hydroton stones or clay pebbles. They are balls/pebbles ranging in size from 0.3″ to 0.6″ and are made from clay…
Drainage is a control mechanism for maintaining moisture at the right levels of your growing medium to enable plants to thrive. For plants to prosper they need the right level of moisture and thus adequate drainage…
Potting soil is a sterilized material made up of both organic and inorganic matter. It has few nutrients with a sterilization process eradicating seeds, pathogens, and fungi, but also removing beneficial microorganisms. It contains a percentage…
Mushroom compost sometimes referred to as mushroom soil, is a popular soil amendment widely used by gardeners. It is derived from the used soil from mushroom farms, which provides it with a unique combination of nutrients…
There are a number of key differences between mushroom compost and conventional compost. The main distinctions relate to performance, availability, and cost. Mushroom compost has different properties in terms of nutrient values of salts and nitrogen…
The ratio of soil to compost should be adjusted differently depending on the type of plant and the environment in which it is being grown, the nutrient levels in the compost, and the level of nutrients…
Artificial turf is designed to look, feel, and function in a similar manner to natural grass. The better the quality of grass and infill the more this will be the case. In general, that means that…
Gardening Latest and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. The most common type of sand used as infill for artificial grass is silica sand. It differs…
There are many reasons for the growth in the use of artificial turf. Much of its increase in use is down to the reduced amount of maintenance that it requires as opposed to having natural grass….
One of the key advantages of artificial turf is that it requires very little maintenance. However, this is not to say that it doesn’t need any. In fact, in order to get the best use out…
Despite the fact that artificial turf is a man-made product and that it doesn’t need water to thrive or grow, there are a considerable number of benefits that result from its regular watering. When, and how…
One of the properties of real grass is that its blades have a natural way of re-establishing themselves in an upright position through the innate growth process when walked on. This, though, is obviously not true…
Composting at home isn’t just about reducing landfill waste; it’s a golden opportunity to enrich your garden soil and even turn a profit. This guide unveils how you can convert your ‘black gold‘ – the everyday…
As gardeners, we are constantly regaled with tales of the magic of compost and how fantastic it is for plants and your garden in general. However, can too much compost hurt plants? Can excessive amounts of…
