As its name suggests, a soilless medium is any sterile medium for growing plants that doesn’t involve soil. There are soilless media made from organic and inorganic materials. These materials are often used with fertilizers, which ensure plants receive all the nutrients they need to thrive. The History of the Soilless Growing Medium Growers have […]
Growing Medium
What is a Growing Medium for Plants?
Growing media, also known as a growing medium, is the material in which plants grow. What is growing medium used for? A growing medium serves three primary functions. It: Provides physical support for the plant. Facilitates root growth. Delivers nutrients, water, and air to the plant through its roots. While soil is the most traditional […]
How to Aerate Coco Coir
Basic plant knowledge tells us plants need several things for optimal growth: sunlight, water, nutrients, and oxygen. In the process of photosynthesis, plants create their own oxygen, visible in the green parts of the plant’s stems and leaves. But what about what we don’t see? Roots need oxygen as much as the rest of the […]
Coir: An Eco Friendly Substitute to Use in Your Garden
A rising star in the gardening world, coir has begun to compete with peat moss as an ideal addition to garden soil. Peat moss, or peat, is a natural, limited resource, harvested from bogs that have formed over hundreds of years. It is considered an unsustainable resource, even a fossil fuel by some, and environmental […]
Coconut Coir Worm Bedding
A worm’s environment is key to maintaining the health and the efficiency of your composting bin. Coir, a fibrous material derived from coconut husk, is an all-natural, nontoxic, cost-effective product that can improve worms’ habitats. Here’s how to use coconut coir worm bedding. Benefits of Coir Coco coir offers a number of benefits for worms. […]