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Peat Moss vs. Coir Fiber
In several recent posts, I’ve mentioned that you can substitute coir fiber for peat moss when mixing potting soil. But if you go into a garden center (at least in my part of rural Arkansas) you may only see peat … Continue reading
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What are the Differences Between Potting Soil and Top Soil?
We’ve already established that not all soil is created equal. But when you walk into your local hardware store or nursery, you may also be confronted by the fact that not all bagged soil is potting soil. Bagged soil choices … Continue reading
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Potting Soil – You Can Mix Your Own!
Walk into any garden center and pick up a bag of generic potting soil. Now pick up a brand that is labeled for use with orchids. Notice how much lighter the orchid soil is compared to the generic soil. Now … Continue reading
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Sterilize Potting Soil at home to Kill Microbes In the Soil
My friends in the great snowy north tell me that they still have lots of winter weather. But here in the sunny south, the daffodils are popping up and the witch hazel is in full bloom. Although it is still … Continue reading
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Making Potting Soil Mix: Why Dirt is a Bad Ingredient (Part 2)
In my most recent post, I discussed the differences between dirt and potting soil. Unlike dirt, potting soil does not actually contain soil. Instead it contains a mixture of organic and synthetic materials such as peat moss and vermiculite that … Continue reading
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Making Potting Soil Mix: Why Dirt is a Bad Ingredient (Part 1)
When I was a little girl, my school had a greenhouse. Each spring they sold potted plants in order to clean out the space for summer break. One year, I bought a sad looking little weed because I liked the … Continue reading
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