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COVER STORYIn recent years, a quiet but powerful green revolution has taken root in the hearts and homes of young people ...
Looking for a low-maintenance plant? Meet the String of Buttons, also known as Crassula perforata. Discover everything you ...
A well-draining, succulent-specific potting mix is best for an Easter cactus because it helps with moisture control. If you ...
Some examples of mineral grit include perlite, coarse sand, and fine gravel. An easy ratio to remember when making your own succulent soil is one part organic potting mix to two parts mineral grit.
How to decide whether potting mix, potting soil or garden soil will be the right choice for your gardening project.
Here's what you need to know to make new rose bushes from cuttings. Learn when to take cuttings and to how to ensure they'll ...
As the name implies, the Easter cactus (or spring cactus) typically blooms around Easter. Learn how to care for a spring cactus with this helpful guide.
This soil mix is made from 75% of the substrate and 25% of perlite, so it works best for succulents and cactus, which don’t love moisture but require a certain amount of water. Why? As mentioned, ...
Succulent soil is well-drained and not soggy or tends to absorb ... According to some experts, here is the recommended soil mix for rubber plants: one part perlite (or coarse sand), one part pine bark ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster, Extension Master Gardener When most people think of ...