uy in garden centers. It is estimated that this non-renewable natural material represents more than 50% of the total volume of growing media (such as potting soil, peat moss or coconut fiber) used by gardeners. Where does peat come from? Peat, the lightweight substrate highly appreciated by gardener ...
nlike plants grown in open ground, potted green plants and dwarf fruit trees have a limited amount of soil available to them. Even with high-quality potting soil, the substrate in the pot only provides enough nutrients to feed the plants for a few weeks. Since this nutrient reserve is generally in ...
rminate. What materials are needed to make seed bombs? Seed bomb making requires little equipment. To make seed bombs, you only need 4 ingredients: - potting soil. - powdered or pelletized clay. - seeds. - a little water. As for the proportions, use 2 parts clay to 1 part potting soil. The clay ser ...
for repotting a fat plant is to use a suitable substrate, i.e. cactus soil. Since succulents are plants that like poor, well-drained soil, cactus potting soils may even be too rich. To remedy this problem, also include clay balls or gravel that will ensure proper drainage of the pot. 4- D ...
enjoy it for a few years in a pot, as long as you re-pot it in well-drained soil. For example, you can use a bag of 'special Mediterranean plant' potting soil. Provide a good layer of expanded clay balls at the bottom of your planter to ensure good drainage. After repotting, water copiously a ...
e lush flower beds. For planting in pots or planters, it is important to choose a container that is large enough (30 to 40 cm in diameter) and to use potting soil for flowering plants. How to care for petunias? Petunias provide an abundance of trumpet-shaped flowers from spring until frost, as long ...
e schlumbergera prefers a very bright location, but without direct sunlight, and a light, well-drained soil. It is recommended to repot it in a mixture of sand and potting soil, or to place clay pebbles or gravel at the bottom of the pot to improve drainage. It should be watered regularly and miste ...
s, is to purchase a potted tree. If you want to enjoy it for many Christmases, you should replant your tree in a pot twice as big using a suitable potting soil and water it a little every day. Ideally, you should spray its branches and wait until the last moment to bring it inside and decorate ...
filter the water - epoxy resin to create the decoration - hydraulic mortar to ensure the impermeability of the structure - peat moss or potting soil to install the plants 5- What species should be installed? To create a paludarium, you can choose between several families of plant ...
uce the conditions of a tropical forest by making sure to enrich the soil with humus. In practice, you will not only have to make contributions of potting soil but also add a mulch of dead leaves and plant debris that will feed your exotic plants and protect them from drought. 3- How to set t ...
s-rich, light and drained soil. For a pot culture, provide it with a bright exposure without direct sun and a substrate composed of garden soil and potting soil. This plant of tropical origin needs high hygrometry. Be sure to maintain good humidity conditions, as too much dry air can cause the ...
summer wisteria, the easiest method is to do a cutting in July-August. Take semi-hardened cuttings and place them in pots filled with a mixture of potting soil and sand. Keep your cuttings warm all winter by watering them regularly. You can also propagate the species Millettia japonica satsuma ...
n a windy balcony, you need to adapt your gardening routine and develop certain good habits: • use very heavy containers and flower pots • fill them with potting soil to weigh them down • use ropes to secure the pots to a wall or railing • check the fastenings of the pots bef ...
he last of the 5 good reasons to adopt helianthems in the garden is the possibility of easily multiplying them. The best method is to make cuttings in a mix of potting soil and sand. Another significant advantage is that these beautiful flowering plants can be planted all year round. Just buy them ...
anting, simply put gravel or clay beads at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage. Ideally, provide it with a substrate composed of equal parts potting soil, garden soil, sand, and compost. It is an easy to maintain plant. The rubber plant is a low-maintenance green plant. It is easy to take ...
well-drained soil for it to thrive. Place it in a bright room but slightly away from windows, protected from direct sunlight. Provide it with regular potting soil with good drainage or orchid substrate. Note: This species native to Southeast Asia is an epiphytic plant like orchids... In its natura ...
rows, it becomes necessary to repot it every two or three years approximately. Repotting is preferably done in March, using a mixture composed of 60% potting soil and 40% coarse sand. Also, consider adding gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot for proper drainage. 2- Cultivate it sheltered ...
he mother plant. Also, make sure that each daughter plant has stems with leaves so that it can grow through photosynthesis. Replant the new plant in potting soil in a not too big pot. Place the pot in a bright room without direct sunlight and keep the substrate moist until the seedling takes root. ...
than the previous one. - scratch the roots to remove as much of the old substrate as possible. - fill the new pot with a light substrate composed of 3/4 potting soil and 1/4 sand. ...
n foliage. Initially, don't choose a pot that's too large! It's better to use a small container like a seedling pot. Simply plant the seed in moist potting soil, root downwards, ensuring not to bury it too deeply. The seed must of course be in contact with the soil, but the shoot or the top of the ...
