Peat moss has been a favorite among gardeners for over 50 years now, but we are being urged to consider its impact and look for peat moss alternatives. Coco coir is one of the most popular substitutes ...

Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous husk that comprises the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Gardeners often ...

On this St. Patrick's Day maybe you were wished the luck of the Irish. Maybe you dined on a typical Irish meal like a shepherd's pie. Did you wear your "kiss me, I'm Irish" pin? My thoughts move away ...

An old moss plant asked a new moss plant how he likes living in the bog. “I’m lichen it so far,” was the response. As a young gardener, I remember my mom buying large bales of peat moss, sold as ...

Anyone who has ever cared for plants has probably purchased commercial potting soil at some point in their lives – but did you know that almost all commercial potting soils are made from peat – a ...

The post 13 Pros and Cons of Coconut Coir Mulch is by Matt Dursum and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban ...

Coir, or coconut fibre, is the natural fibre extracted from the husk of the coconut, and is a by-product of the coconut industry. Traditionally used or rope and mat making, it also has several uses ...

The post How To Use Coconut Coir: 13 Expert Tips is by Matt Dursum and appeared first on Epic Gardening, the best urban gardening, hydroponic gardening, and aquaponic gardening blog. Are you wondering ...

Dividing isn't just a spring gardening task—certain perennials benefit from being divided before the frost hits. Here are ...

Unless you’re a bona fide green thumb, you’ve likely never heard of coco coir before. Pronounced “coco coy-er,” it’s the fibrous husk that comprises the outer layer of a ripe coconut. Gardeners often ...