Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

The benefit to propagating Christmas Cactus in water is that you can see how the roots of your cuttings. Choose clear plant propagation jars, vases, or bottles, and sterilize the containers with a 10% ...

Every gardener wants nutrient-rich soil. But just because your yard doesn’t have enough nutrients naturally doesn’t mean you can’t add more with the help of vermiculite or perlite, common soil ...

Those little squishy white balls in your potting soil aren’t styrofoam. They’re actually perlite, AKA volcanic popcorn. In the building industry, perlite is used in ceiling tiles and lightweight ...

Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn't mean we have to rest: It's time to make free shrubs!The easiest way to propagate woody plants like dogwood, forsythia, ...