However, perlite doesn’t really resemble pearls any more than vermiculite resembles worms, and both amendments can improve the porosity and water retention of soil. While neither is perfect ...

THE frequency with which vermiculitic and chloritic minerals as well as montmorillonites probably occur in soil-clays makes it necessary to have a clear-cut method for distinguishing them.

potting soil) is a special soilless formula typically made of peat moss, compost, and perlite. Other ingredients might include aged pine bark (similar to compost), vermiculite, coconut coir ...

Nelson Gonzalez of Profile Products looks at common issues with fertilizer applications and different growing mediums in this ...

Kelly goes on to explain the composition of common household soil, “For the most part potting compost includes a blend of moss/peat, organic matter (broken down vegetation), bark, perlite and ...

I used to purchase potting soil in a bag off the shelf, and after some plants failed, I decided to get a soil meter. The pH ...

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A worm burrows its way through the dark earth, ingesting particles of soil and expelling nutrient-rich casts in a constant forage for food. Charles Darwin described earthworms as one of the most ...

The best time to repot a houseplant is in spring, when its root system is actively growing and can quickly establish itself ...

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More specifically, they need soil with plenty of vermiculite and perlite in its mixture for moisture control to help the violet thrive and look more vibrant, says Brian Parker, senior merchant for ...