Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

Every gardener wants nutrient-rich soil. But just because your yard doesn’t have enough nutrients naturally doesn’t mean you can’t add more with the help of vermiculite or perlite, common soil ...

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Decades ago, horticulturists studied ways to provide potted plants with a medium that offered support and nutrition as well as drainage and aeration, Don Kinzler writes.

Growing lemon trees in containers isn't hard if you give them light, water, and good soil. Here are some tips for growing and ...

Rosemary doesn't tolerate freezing weather in some regions. Consider skipping moving it indoors and out with the seasons by growing it indoors all year long.

During the slower growth months, Morales says that houseplants can’t properly absorb extra nutrients. For this reason he says ...

Pothos cuttings can be propagated in water or soil. It takes two to four weeks for new roots to grow from stem cuttings.