Blog List Category: Plant Care

Best Light Level for African Violets

Growing African violets under lights allows you to control the amount of light the plants receive by changing the type of…

Does Wildfire Smoke Harm Plants?

It seems like every summer now, a familiar haze blankets large parts of North America. We check the Air Quality Health Index…

Should Nitrogen Levels be Reduced for Tomatoes, as They Grow?

Here is a quote that was posted in our Facebook Group: “If you give a tomato plant too much nitrogen, it grows lots of…

Is Your Tap Water Suitable For Plants?

I see a lot of online comments from people who feel their tap water isn’t suitable for plants. People are moving…

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…
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