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 ...

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," ...

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...

Perlite is a volcanic rock that increases circulation and moisture retention in soil. There are different grades of coarseness perlite is available in, and they each have different uses and benefits.

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 ...

Perlite's properties make it great for soil drainage, aeration, and healthy plant growth. As any avid gardener knows, keeping plants happy and healthy is the number one goal for any type of plant care ...