Category: Soils and Plant Nutrition

Do tomatoes have deep roots? Sometimes yes. Do they need deep roots – not really if you feed them well. Read more to find out about how to grow amazing …

In nature we rarely see just one plant species being dominant – in any mature ecosystem, we find that it is composed of a number of plants that all coexist …

Growing a bonsai avocado tree is a special adventure. If you get it right you may get a bonsai avocado tree with fruit. Avocados are green gold – what better …

Cacti turn purple as a sign of stress generally. When we ask “Why is my cactus turning purple?” we know it is due to stress most likely.  Stress is quite …

Wood chips are an excellent soil amendment – if you add them in the right way. If you add them incorrectly, they can actually cause nutrient limitations in your soil …