Most cuttings take two to four weeks to form roots. Resist the urge to pull up on cuttings to check, as tiny roots are tender ...

The proposed 2025 Cayuga County budget would raise the property tax levy by 4%, eliminate some positions and fund much-needed ...

Light levels are very important when growing lemon balm indoors. It needs at least 6-8 hours of sunlight a day to thrive, so ...

Open bags can become contaminated by plant pathogens. The bag should indicate whether it is sterile. Once opened, bags can become contaminated by plant pathogens. Bags should be stored closed, in a ...

Good drainage is important as tarragon does not like having wet roots. Adding organic matter, sand, or grit to heavier soil ...

Something you do have to get right to keep them happy, however, is their potting mix. Caring for succulents is easy, but they ...

What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is a mineral made up of magnesium, aluminum, and iron silicates and is used as a soil amendment, says Jane Dobbs, expert gardener and gardening te ...

VERMICULITE consists essentially of mica-like silicate layers separated by double sheets of water molecules carrying exchangeable cations, the cations being located midway between the water sheets ...