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Understanding soil: a comprehensive guide for houseplant owners

Choosing the right soil is essential for the health of your houseplants. Learn about the different types of soil and how to create a well-draining mix that promotes healthy growth. Soil is the foundation of plant growth, and getting it right is crucial for the health of your houseplants. Whether you're repotting an existing plant or starting from scratch, our soil tips can help you create the ideal growing conditions. Learn all about soil and why it's important for the health of your houseplants. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the types of soil to use for different plants, how to test soil pH, and tips for improving soil quality. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced plant owner, this guide will help you understand the role of soil in plant health and provide you with the knowledge you need to keep your houseplants thriving.

How to use Banana Peels for Houseplants

How to use Banana Peels for Houseplants

Discover how to use banana peels for your houseplants with this easy-to-follow plant care guide. Learn how to fertilize and take care of your plants using this simple and effective method today!
Bottom Watering vs Top Watering: Which one is best for your plant?

Bottom Watering vs Top Watering: Which one is best for your plant?

Bottom watering is getting more attention lately, but do you really know what it means? Is it good for your plant? In this plant care guide, we're going to look at one of the most essential part of taking care of plants: Watering your plants.
What is cactus/succulent soil made of and how does it work?

What is cactus/succulent soil made of and how does it work?

Discover the secrets of cactus and succulent soil. Learn about this soil mixture and how it promotes health and growth for your cactus or succulent. Find the differences between regular potting soil and cactus soil and choose the right soil for your cacti and succulents.
Which houseplants like coffee grounds?

Which houseplants like coffee grounds?

Discover the benefits of using coffee grounds for your indoor plants. Learn which plants thrive with a boost of nitrogen and how to safely incorporate coffee into your plant care routine. Understand how to best use coffee grounds as fertilizer during the growing season.
Do different types of soil matter for your plant's health?

Do different types of soil matter for your plant's health?

If you've ever been to a plant shop, you might have seen all kinds of different bags of soil. When you're just starting out in your plant journey, this can be confusing. Which bag do you need for your plant? Does it matter which soil I use for my plant? In this plant care guide, we'll look more into this and you'll discover how to find the perfect soil for your plants.
Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots

Everything you should know about drainage holes in plant pots

Drainage holes can be quite confusing for a lot of beginning plant owners, because all plants need a drainage hole right?! In this plant care guide, we're going to look at everything you need to know about drainage holes and how you can use the different pots with your plants.
How do you know when it's time to water your houseplant?

How do you know when it's time to water your houseplant?

Watering your houseplants is one of the most difficult parts of taking care of plants. Everyone, even advanced plant owners, has killed plants before because of too much or too little water. In this plant care guide, we'll look at several ways you can find out if your plant needs to be watered.
How to make your soil drain water quickly?

How to make your soil drain water quickly?

In this plant care guide we're going to look at ways to improve the drainage in your soil. Good drainage is very important to most house plants, but especially so for plants that love dry soil.
How to make your soil retain more water?

How to make your soil retain more water?

Moisture-loving plants thrive in soil that's moist most of the time. But how do you make sure your soil is moist without attracting pests or overwatering your plant? In this plant care guide, we're going to look at several ways you can improve the water retention of your soil to help your plants thrive.
How to pick the right pot for your succulent

How to pick the right pot for your succulent

Picking the right pot for your succulent could be difficult for beginners. In this guide, we go over things you need to keep in mind when picking out the perfect pot for your succulent to help it stay healthy and thrive.
What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?

What is the best type of fertilizer for houseplants?

Fertilizing your plants is a great way to help your plants grow bigger, strong, and faster. In this guide, we're going to look at different types of fertilizer and we're going to find out which type is the best for your plant care style.
What is Vermiculite and how can you use it with houseplants?

What is Vermiculite and how can you use it with houseplants?

Vermiculite is a soil-less growing-medium that's perfect to use when propagating your plants or to help your soil retain more moisture. It helps to make your soil a great place to grow new roots and grow more quickly. In this guide we're going to look at what Vermiculite is and how you can use it with your houseplants.
Repotting a Pilea that's VERY rootbound!

Repotting a Pilea that's VERY rootbound!

In this video, I'm showing you how I repot a Pilea that's VERY rootbound! I've not repot this plant in 2 years, and it shows! The soil is very compacted, the plant is very root bound and its leaves are starting to yellow because of it.