
Information on Frontier Garden Center
Garden Watchdog USDA Hardiness Zone Map PlantScout TradeTracker Botanary GoGardening
Propagation:Vermiculite vs perlite - Dave's Garden
Dec 7, 2008 · Perlite is hard enough that it lasts, and helps increase drainage and aeration, but it's so light that it will float to the surface after watering too hard. I like screened, washed grit …
Beginner Gardening:adding sand to potting soil? - Dave's Garden
Jun 25, 2011 · What about if I started with the 1 to 4, sand to potting soil ratio? But, made half sand and half perlite? Getting the best of air, and a little more bottom weight on some things, …
PlantFiles: The Largest Plant Identification Reference Guide
Check out the largest plant identification database in the world. Read plant and insect reference guides at Daves Garden.
African Violets and Gesneriads:Best brand soil for African Violets
Aug 14, 2013 · Perlite or expanded polystyrene will be added to maintain optimal porosity. This contributes to the proper aeration of the potting soil, while keeping it light and porous.
Propagation:how to sterilize perlite? - Dave's Garden
May 18, 2009 · Disinfecting used perlite with hot water raised media temperatures above limits necessary to kill several fungi and nematodes. Tomatoes planted in recycled perlite produced …
Propagation:Can you start seeds in sand? - Dave's Garden
Apr 25, 2007 · The common term for this medium is "Soilless Mix" and it is usually a combination of perlite, vermiculite, and/or peat. Post #3439859 Quote Zen_Man Ottawa, KS (Zone 5b)Apr …
Hypertufa 101: Make One Trough or Throw a Party - Dave's Garden
Aug 22, 2012 · Perlite and/or vermiculite. We used perlite and didn't sift out the bigger pieces, so we had some pretty rough-textured mix. Experiment with different combinations and see what …
New Ways to Grow Potatoes - Dave's Garden
Jul 31, 2020 · Prevent the perlite from drying out. When they have sprouted, continue watering as before but alternate between plain water and a fertilizer mixture of 1 tsp. of 20-20-20 water …
Watering African Violets 101: Different Strokes for Different Folks
Mar 27, 2008 · The Texas-style Potting Method uses a layer of fine gravel or perlite at the bottom of the pot to wick water up from a saucer or tray. The commercial two piece plastic pots called …