If you want to save money and protect the environment, you have to adopt some eco-friendly practices. It all starts in the home. Something as simple as switching to eco-friendly appliances saves households $12 billion collectively and averts a massive amount of emissions. There are several decisions you can make that will help protect the …
If you’ve already used potting soil for your plants, you might wonder if you can reuse it. After all, it’s sad for it to go to waste. Can you reuse potting soil? Generally, as long as the soil is healthy and free of pathogens, you can reuse it for new plants. But, there are some …
You found some old potting soil in your garage or shed and wanted to use it on your plants, especially because it was expensive when you bought it so you don’t want it to go to waste. But, you might wonder if it’s still safe for your plants. Does potting soil expire or go bad? …
Potting soil has many benefits for your plants, such as that it retains moisture and contains more nutrients than what you’ll find in garden soil. However, you need to ensure that your potting soil has the correct pH so that it can accommodate the growth of various plants. This should generally be between 6.0 and …
A conundrum for any beginner gardener is the potting soil vs. potting mix debate. While you might assume that potting soil and potting mix are the same thing, they’re actually quite different. Why are potting soil and potting mix used interchangeably? Although potting soil and potting mix are different, they are often used interchangeably, even …
Growing cacti is pretty easy, so even a beginner can do it with great success. These plants are low-maintenance, they don’t require frequent watering, and they thrive when placed in containers, whether planted indoors or outdoors. That said, cacti do best when they’re fed healthy potting soil as this is an essential ingredient they need …
For those who care about the aesthetics of their surroundings and gardens, a hedge trimmer is one tool you can’t do without. With blades ranging from 5 to 26 inches long, hedge trimmers are powerful tools that cut and prune hedges and shrubs, no matter how bushy they are. As its name suggests, it is …
Trees are great not just for the environment but for aesthetics as well. Lots of people plant trees in their homes for several reasons. But privacy is one of the most prominent. Unfortunately, not all trees are ideal for this purpose because trees have different characteristics, and you may end up planting one that won’t …
If you use your hedge trimmer effectively, sooner or later, it will become blunt. Like every mechanical cutting tool, you need to sharpen your hedge trimmer to keep them as sharp as possible. For every cut a trimmer makes, it technically gets duller. Experts believe that a trimmer is due for sharpening after every 50 …
Covering a fence with vines is one way of beautifying it. Vines are fast-growing plants, so they can provide the cover and beauty you desire for your fence in a short time. Sometimes, homeowners install a fence that is inexpensive and simplistic. If vines were planted on it, it would offer a natural facelift. There’s …