Best Potting Soil for a ZZ Plant (and Can You Use Cactus Mix?)
ZZ plants need fast-draining soil. Cactus mix works well, or add perlite to regular potting mix. Here is a DIY recipe and pot advice.
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9 Steps to Prepare Soil for Vegetable Garden: A Complete Guide for Spring 2025
Growing a successful vegetable garden starts with good soil preparation. The right soil provides essential nutrients, drainage, and structure that plants need to thrive. Properly preparing your garden soil before planting will result in healthier plants and better harvests. The key to a productive vegetable garden is investing effort in soil preparation, which includes removing … Read more >>
Plants That Like Mushroom Compost (and the Ones That Don’t)
Most vegetables, flowers and lawns like mushroom compost. Acid lovers such as blueberries and azaleas do not. Here are both lists.
Mushroom Compost vs Manure: Cow, Horse and Chicken Compared
Mushroom compost builds soil structure while manure mostly feeds plants. Here is how it compares with cow, horse and chicken manure.
Peat Moss vs Mushroom Compost: Differences and When to Use Each
Peat moss is acidic and nutrient-free; mushroom compost is slightly alkaline and builds soil. Here is when to use each, plus a greener alternative.
Worm Castings vs Mushroom Compost: Which Is Better?
Worm castings are a gentle plant food for seedlings and pots; mushroom compost builds whole garden beds. Here is when to use each.
Mushroom Compost: What It Is, Benefits, pH and How to Use It
Mushroom compost is the spent growing mix from mushroom farms. Here is what it is, its pH and salt levels, and how to use it safely in your garden.
Best Soil Mix For Philodendron Selloum
Philodendron Selloum, a popular indoor plant, needs the right soil mix to grow well. This tropical beauty thrives in a light, airy mix that drains well but still holds some moisture. The best soil mix for Philodendron Selloum is slightly acidic, with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0. A good DIY soil mix for Philodendron … Read more >>
Best Fertilizer for Ferns: Types, Ratios and How Often to Feed
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The best fertilizer for ferns, in my opinion, is a balanced water-soluble liquid (something like 10-10-10 or 20-20-20) mixed at half strength or weaker and given about once a month in spring and summer. It suits nearly every home gardener with potted ferns, because you control the dose and can stop the moment a frond … Read more >>
Best Soil for Money Tree Plant
Money trees, also known as Pachira aquatica, are popular indoor plants believed to bring good luck and prosperity. These plants are easy to care for, but they need the right soil to thrive. The best soil for money trees is well-draining, loamy, and slightly acidic to neutral. A good soil mix for money trees contains … Read more >>