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 ...

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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: What’s a good replacement product for peat when I make or purchase potting mixes? Why shouldn’t we use peat products anymore? Are there any peat bogs in Minnesota? Answer: ...

Proper drainage and aeration are key to preventing root rot and ensuring healthy root development. Look for potting mixes ...

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I know that peat is mined for fuel in places like Ireland and Canada and that it's considered a non-renewable resource, at least in that form. Is the sphagnum or peat component of common seed-starters ...

When you decide to grow plants in containers, you probably worry about things like choosing a good plant pot and finding the optimum watering schedule. However, one element that often flies under the ...

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 ...