As the popularity of coconut coir has risen, so has the competition between producers. This competition has led some manufacturers to cut corners with their coco coir. For consumers, it can be difficult to learn to identify the best coco coir available on the market. Here are a few things to look for when making […]
Growing Medium
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 […]
Coco Coir Watering Tips
Gardeners use coco coir — husk from a coconut’s inner shell — for a variety of reasons. One of coco coir’s biggest benefits, however, is the way it interacts with water. These watering tips will help you get the most out of your product. Water and Coco Coir Because the fibers used to create coco […]
Make Your Own Coco Coir Soil Mix!
When it comes to creating your ideal growing media, soil is not your only option. Coco coir, derived from the fibrous husks of coconuts and ground into fine fibers, is a great addition to soil or can also be used on its own to create a soil substitute. When creating a soil mix, you must […]
Peat Moss VS Coco Coir
The choice of peat moss or coco coir is a hot topic among many gardeners. While both soil mediums create a healthy foundation for plants, gardeners definitely have their preference. Which one you chose will depend on the specific properties you are looking for and how you plan to create your soil mixture. Environmentally Friendly […]