Sand is a good environment for some plants but not for others. However, there are several things you can do to effectively grow all plants in sand. In sand, plants can flourish. It’s a popular misconception that plants need soil to develop, however some ground plants may thrive in sand just as well as rich …
In order to protect plants from weeds and pests, mulch is spread over the soil in their vicinity. In the garden, mulching has numerous advantages, but can you plant after mulching? Planting over mulch can be accomplished by removing the necessary amount of mulch, exposing the soil, and digging a 3 to 4-inch-deep hole. The …
Beaches are lovely locations to hang out because of the granular material that is made up of finely separated rock and mineral particles. These are the glass’s constituent parts, which are made entirely of sand. Sand is not flammable. Sand melts at a temperature of about 1700C and is primarily composed of oxidized silica (3090F). …
Natural volcanic glass known as perlite has gained popularity as a soil and garden mix addition. Because it helps preserve moisture and nutrients, perlite is a fantastic addition to mature compost. When the compost is fully developed, it should only be utilized to improve the finished product because it also increases bulk and aeration. When …
If you wish to develop a garden or even grow turf in some sandy places, covering the sand with soil will increase the plants’ chances of surviving. To improve the growing medium on which plants or lawn grass must grow, soil can be added on top of sand. Applying healthy soil on top of sandy …
Although it is advised against keeping plants in air conditioning. Because the cool air created by air conditioners makes us feel comfortable, we can’t help but have plants in our living spaces. As a matter of fact, some plants are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of AC than others. Some people enjoy cold climates, …
We’re all cat lovers. We also enjoy keeping a few houseplants nearby. Therefore, if your cat accidentally drinks water from the saucer of your houseplant, it could be an issue. If they are thirsty, cats will drink from a plant saucer. However, cats may be in risk if they consume the soil and nutrients used …
The Spider Plant botanical name Chlorophytum Comosum, is very easy to care for. It is considered one of the most adaptable houseplants. The reason is that this plant can grow in many different conditions: hot or cold, light or shade, it all matters little to the Chlorophytum. As long as it is not too extreme …
Fittonia is a small staying and colorful houseplant. The main reason people keep this houseplant is the pattern on the leaves. The most common Fittonia has a pattern of silver veins on a light green leaf. There are also varieties with pink, rose, white or green veins. You can read more about these different species …
Ficus has been very popular as a houseplant for years. Actually, it is not possible to talk about “the” Ficus: there are hundreds of species that vary in size, shape and color. In the natural habitat, there are species that can have a circumference of 100 meters. As a houseplant, we sometimes see a ficus …