by Bethany Hayes (revised and updated) The 30-second version: For containers, you want a potting mix — not garden soil, not topsoil, and not straight compost. Garden soil is too heavy and packs down hard in a pot, smothering roots; topsoil and compost have the same problem on … [Read more...]
What is a growing medium for plants?
QUESTION: What is a growing medium for plants? I see these words mentioned all the time in articles about how to grow plants when I look them up. Is it like dirt, or what? - Paisley O GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: A growing medium for plants is anything placed within a pot that … [Read more...]
Grow These 14 Vegetables High in Potassium
by Erin Marissa Russell Looking for vegetables you can grow that are high in potassium? We’ve got you covered with a simple guideline for finding potassium-rich veggies as well as the list below, which will introduce you to the veggies that are the very highest in … [Read more...]
Should I Put Coffee Grounds in My Garden?
QUESTION: Should I put coffee grounds in my garden? I’ve heard conflicting advice. — Vivica B. ANSWER: Coffee grounds should only be used in your garden if you’re growing acid-loving plants, and even then it should be used carefully. You can also mix coffee into compost if you … [Read more...]
How Do You Prepare Soil For Carrots?
Question: My garden soil seems rocky. How do you prepare soil for carrots? -Kenny L. Answer: Using the proper soil medium when growing carrots is essential, as carrots need a loose, light soil with no soil clumps, rocks, or plant debris to block their root growth. Carrots … [Read more...]