Blog List Category: Plant Care

Providing the Right Humidity for Plants

Humidity is a form of water, and water is critical for plant growth. We can all sense high and low humidity, but what effect…

Are Clear Pots Better for Orchids?

I have been growing orchids for over 40 years, and at one point, I grew over 1,000 orchids. Whenever I was asked about the…

Water Hardness and Alkalinity – Why They Both Matter

Is your tap water suitable for plants? Unless you know something about both hardness and alkalinity, you can’t tell if…

How Much Light is Best For Tomato Seedlings?

How much light should tomato seedlings get? If you give them too little, they will become tall, skinny, unhealthy plants, a…

Should You Use Drainage in Your Pots?

It used to be very common to add drainage material, such as rocks, Leca, or clay pot shards in the bottom of pots for added…

Does Gravel in Pots Increase Drainage – The Latest Science

Logic would have you believe that adding gravel or pot shards in the bottom of a pot or container will increase drainage and…

What is DLI – the Daily Light Integral 

In the good old days, it was easier for gardeners to talk about the artificial light plants required because most gardeners…

Biochar – Does it Really Work in the Garden?

Biochar is a special kind of charcoal that seems to have many benefits as a soil amendment. It holds water, acts like a…

Is Yeast a Super Fertilizer for Plants?

The hottest new trend is to fertilize plants with a magical “superfood” fertilizer made from yeast. Is this a…
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