Coir hanging baskets give your hanging plants a beautiful, natural look while helping keep them healthy and supported. Coir, or coconut fiber, is often used as a liner for planters and is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to other growing media. Here’s how to make coir hanging baskets. Prepare the Basket Pick out a […]
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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. […]
How Coir Helps with Erosion Control
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations describes coir as the thickest and most resistant of all-natural commercial fibers, making it a great biodegradable option for erosion control. Its strong fibers and low rate of decomposition give coir a key advantage over other erosion control options. Coir offers a variety of erosion control options, including […]
Coir: One of the Strongest Natural Fibers
Coir, originally just considered a byproduct of the coconut industry, has become increasingly popular for its use as a strong natural fiber. It is used in a number of industries, from food textiles, to agricultural crops, to building materials, and beyond. It is notably strong as a plant fiber and even competes with animal fibers. […]
Coir Acoustic Panels
If you’ve ever sat in the back of a lecture hall or a large office and struggled to hear what the speaker was saying, you’ve experienced poor acoustic design. Unfortunately, though considerable attention has been paid to the acoustic design of performance spaces such as concert halls and recording studios, most people spend their time […]