The right soil for a cactus may be different than the potting mix you're used to Cactus soil mix and standard potting mix are not the same and it helps to understand the differences. Certain ...

Add in a layer of fresh potting mix on top of the stones.” Here comes the scary part. Once you’ve checked your cactus is ready to be repotted and got all the materials you need, you’re ready ...

Whether they're overwatered, under-watered or otherwise unwell, succulents can recover with these simple steps ...

Potting, as this technique is called, protects your project from impact and loose wires, but most of the time ends up as a gloppy mess. [Charles] figured out an awesome way to make pro-looking ...

1. Using garden soil instead of potting soil. Garden soil is an amendment mixed with native soil for use in the ground. It contains minerals, microbes, and organic matter. “Garden soil is too ...

Staking and potting are not often used in the hobby electronics world, not really entering to the common vernacular. However, everyone who’s ever busted out a glue-gun to convince that dang ...

The Christmas cactus, also known as the Holiday cactus, or more accurately, Schlumbergera, is a trailing tropical cactus that puts on a fabulous annual display of flowers. These blooms usually ...

To grow an African milk tree indoors, choose a terra-cotta pot with a drainage hole and fill it with well-draining, ...

Encapsulants and potting compounds are designed to insulate and protect electrical and electronic components. They typically provide environmental protection, electrical insulation, and other ...

Because of this, the Christmas cactus prefers a care routine with a consistent yet minimal watering schedule and a coarse yet balanced potting soil that allows for optimal drainage. Since the ...

Bagged potting mix and compost can contain Legionella bacteria which can cause Legionnaires’ disease - a type of pneumonia. Gardeners are being warned of a dangerous disease that can spread from ...

We've tapped the experts to share everything you need to know about these unique plants that are as tough as snakeskin.