If you are new to caring for indoor plants then it might at first thought seem obvious to use outdoor or garden soil for your planting. This, however, is generally a mistake as often outdoor soil…
If you looking for a way to keep your pot plants healthy and looking great and avoid common problems such as fungus gnats and overwatering then LECA balls (lightweight expandable clay aggregate) may be the answer…
Classifications of plants can be quite confusing, with many sharing similar characteristics yet falling into different categorizations. Lavender is one of those plants that is often miscategorized, with people being misled by its beautiful, sweet-smelling flower….
LECA Balls is a popular growing medium that is used for cultivating and propagating plants in semi-hydroponic systems as well as in combination with other growing mediums such as soil or potting mix. LECA are small…
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…
The UK’s Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has become deeply concerned that tomatoes and lavender plants could be under threat from imported pathogens and pests this summer. The organization has flagged up that the with increasingly warmer…
Peat is to be banned from sale in garden centres in a new drive by the Government to stop the decline and protect our natural surroundings. Peat is of particular importance because Peat bogs in the…
It has long been accepted that gardening can be exceedingly beneficial to those that might be struggling with their mental health. Recent studies[1,2] have shown just how good gardening can be as part of a broader…
The idea of propagating basil seems like a great idea. Basil is such an important flavoring in so many dishes that having a ready supply of your own fresh basil seems natural, especially as it seems…
A garden fence has become more than just a function object of division. Instead, recent trends have seen the humble garden fence become a canvas through which gardeners can equally express themselves as much as they…
Yakult, the firm behind the live culture drink to improve gut health, of the same name, has just launched a campaign to encourage people to take up gardening. It is encouraging consumers to spend time outdoors…
