Soil, pH, and Composting
This is one of the most important posts here, as many of the plant problems that are experienced in the region are a result of pH...
GardenMaestro
Mar 28, 20235 min read
Soils the basics
Purpose of the soil Why do plants need soil? Of course, not all plants need soil, epiphytes such as orchids don’t, but 99% of terrestrial...
GardenMaestro
Jan 26, 202310 min read
Organic and Chemical Fertilizers
Fertilizers are broken into two broad categories, organic and inorganic (or artificial/ chemical). Both are useful and have their...
GardenMaestro
Jan 22, 20233 min read
What is "NPK" fertilizer?
Locally, some shops simply provide fertilizers labeled as "NPK", without a complete formulation or detailed labeling. This is comparable...
GardenMaestro
Jan 22, 20232 min read