Why Do Plants Need Nitrogen?
Nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, and its importance to all living things cannot be understated. Plants need nitrogen to grow and thrive, and without it, they would quickly perish. There are…
Fertilizing Your Houseplants in LECA – Nutrient Solution for Semi Hydroponics
As a gardener, you know that there are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to keeping your plants healthy and happy. Houseplants need nutrients in order to survive and thrive. When you switch…
Do Indoor Plants Require Special Compost? Sourcing Nutrients to Feed Your Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are a great way to add some life to your home, but they can be a bit finicky when it comes to their care. One important aspect of taking care of indoor plants is…
Is It Okay to Use Garden soil on Indoor Plants? – The Pitfalls of Potting Indoor Plants with Outdoor Soil
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…
A Complete Guide to Preparing LECA Balls for Use
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…
What is Lavender? A Herb, Flower, or Shrub?
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….
How to Use LECA Balls: Growing Plants in LECA
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…
What Exactly Are LECA Balls, and Why Are They Beneficial for Your Plants?
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…
Do Indoor Plants Need Drainage? How To Ensure Your Plant Maintains the Correct Moisture Levels
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…
Tomatoes and Lavender at Risk This Summer | Threat to Plant Health
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 Banned From Sale in UK Garden Centres
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…
Studies Show Gardening Helping with Mental Health Issues
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…
Can You Propagate Basil? | Top Expert Warns Against Buying Basil Plants
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…
Fence Climbing Plants The New Trend
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 Launches Gardening Campaign to Encourage Better Health
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…
