After answering gardening questions for almost 39 years now, it is rare that I receive a question from a gardener that I haven’t gotten at some time before. But recently, I received a question from a ...

Plant sprouted potatoes to avoid waste and get a nice, unexpected harvest of fresh potatoes. It happens to all of us at some point: there, at the back of the cupboard, a few stray potatoes go wrinkly ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...