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Now if there is one addition that we love in the garden, it is mushroom compost. It is a great soil builder and helpful in retaining moisture. It helps break down your dense clay soil as well. But what is mushroom compost made of, and how do you use it in your garden? Also, can…

Have you ever scrolled through the list on your bag of potting mix, researched hydroponic gardening systems, or browsed through gardening forums? Then you must have seen the word coconut coir. Now you wonder 🤔 what it is and why you should use it. The simple answer to the questions is that it is a…

Urban areas suffer from the urban heat island effect as concrete infrastructure traps heat and sends temperatures rising. But city dwellers are finding relief through metropolitan gardening initiatives growing food and greening neighborhoods. Through urban family initiatives turning vacant lots into lush community vegetable gardens, volunteers help curb stormwater runoff and build social connectedness. Benefits…

This is a question asked by many plant parents, “How do you treat stressed plants when receiving them via shipping?” Well, as with any ill person visiting the doctor, there is no one miracle cure to help imported plants recover from transport stress. The thing is that a new plant, when you transplant it, can…

Browsing through a garden center or here with us online creates a sense of beauty. But it can also be very confusing 🥺 when looking for fertilizers for your plant as a beginner plant parent. You find the shelves filled with fertilizers, and you must make the right choice to keep your plants healthy. All…