A reptile’s environment is key to maintaining its health and longevity. Coir, or coconut fiber, is an all-natural, nontoxic, cost-effective product that can improve your pet’s habitat. Here’s how. It Works for a Variety of Pets Coco coir works well for many types of pets. For example, coir can be used as a bedding for […]
How to Use Coco Coir Starter Plugs
Though relatively new to the market, coco coir starter plugs are an excellent choice for home gardening enthusiasts. Coir is a great material for holding moisture, maintaining a neutral pH level, and providing good aeration and sufficient nutrients. As people move away from classic seed plugs, coco coir starter plugs have become a popular medium […]
Mixing Fertilizer With Coir
The success of your garden depends on the composition of your soil. Following a recipe to create an ideal soil mixture, such as a coir fertilizer, can greatly improve your garden’s ability to grow healthy plants. Coconut coir (also called coir peat) makes an excellent addition to gardening soil. When used for gardening, coir is […]
How to Clean a Coir Doormat
One of the latest trends in flooring and household goods is going eco-friendly. People are always looking for attractive, functional, and sustainable alternatives for common household items. For example, some sustainable options include sisal, sea grass, and jute. Coir (or coconut fiber) is also a popular option for doormats and rugs. Coir rugs, which are easy […]
Coir Fiber Used in Reinforced Concrete
Due to the quantity and availability of coir (or coconut fiber), it has become increasingly common to use this material to reinforce concrete. Coconut husks are a byproduct of coconut processing, and coir fiber can be produced cheaply and efficiently anywhere in the world. Since concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the […]