Top botanist James Wong has identified the ten plants most at risk from thieves this summer after gardeners said they feared ...

Mix 3 parts potting soil, 3 parts coarse sand, gravel, or horticultural grit (do not use sand or grit from your garden because it is not sterilized), 2 parts perlite or pumice, and an optional 1 ...

Maintaining your greens usually depends on how you prepare the soil mix for them to survive in. To save you much time on preparation, we’ve compiled a list of the best organic potting soil for plants ...

Typical bonsai soil will contain a mix of lava rock, pumice, fine grit, and akadama, a Japanese baked clay pellet. The added clay content of mixes that include akadama allows for better nutrient ...

Soil Type As a whole, bamboo plants require moist, well-draining soil to grow their best. Some need acidic soil while others do not. All bamboo Bonsai trees should do just fine with a regular Bonsai ...

Welcome to Morro Bay, where that iconic rock stands sentinel over one of California’s most charming coastal towns. Nestled halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the Central Coast, this ...

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

Bonsai is a Japanese word meaning “plant in pot.” The art form was first practiced in China, where it is known as pinjing.

5. Potting mix is added to cover the roots and then moss is placed in islands over this to create a mini woodland effect; the moss also insulates the soil.

More than two-thirds of gardeners have been victims of plant theft and the problem is getting worse, as almost half believe ...