Clinton farmers market blooming Jun 26, 2009
Hypertufa is a mixture of peat moss, perlite, and Portland cement. More related photos. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Strawberry fields - a little longer this year May 29, 2009
The plants are grown in soil known as media, a mixture of pine bark, vermiculite, perlite and other organic substances. Barnhill explained that, due to the lack of normal dirt soil, the plants are less likely to fall prey to fungus and diseases, lessening the need for chemical treatments. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Container gardening expands possibilities May 23, 2009
Lightweight media, such as the soil-less types or a combination of soil and soil conditioners such as peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, etc. are recommended to avoid soil compaction, but be sure to add a balanced commercial fertilizer to the media mix to establish the nutrient pool. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Creating New Bromeliad Plants Throu... May 21, 2009
Terrestrial bromeliads grow in a well draining medium such as orchid bark, perlite, humus, lava rock, peat or sphagnum moss ... Place the new plant in the proper medium such as potting soil, perlite or other well draining material. (Suite101.com)
When Yuma's hot weather comes, think orchids May 21, 2009
The Phalaenopsis is a moderate water user, with no pseudobulb, and the Paphiopedilums and Haemeria orchids are high water users, requiring a mix of bark, peat moss, and perlite to help retain moisture longer ... Fresh pine bark mixed with peat moss and perlite is popular for orchids needing more moisture. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Port receives $3M from bonds May 15, 2009
Products that make their way through the port include cotton seed, cotton hulls, distillers grain, map, milo, perlite, pine bark, pipe, pot ash, rice, rice hulls, scrap steel, soybean meal, soybeans, steel coils, steel plate, urea, wheat midds, whole corn and salvage grains. Reader Comments. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Keep your citrus happy or else Apr 28, 2009
Look for those containing perlite, peat moss and a lot of sand for weight - fruit-laden citrus trees can be quite top heavy. While repotting, you may notice that the roots are similar in design to roses. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Container gardens contain personality Apr 19, 2009
You can mix media such as sand, perlite, vermiculite, pine bark, compost or peat and create your very own signature blend of potting medium. Different blends can also be found in the UF/IFAS publication. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Fresh herbs can enliven meals at home Apr 15, 2009
A good mixture is half compost or potting soil, one-quarter ground pine bark or peat moss, and one-quarter perlite or vermiculite (heat-puffed natural minerals). Or, for simplicity, a commercial "container mixture" can be used. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Don't fall for that orchids-are-so-needy line Mar 5, 2009
Local experts, including Tom Perlite, owner of Golden Gate Orchids, and show organizer Dennis Westler, will tell you that many growers are doing their bit for conservation, both in cultivation and in the plants' native wildlands ... Andean masdevallias "can take it down to the mid-30s with no problem," Perlite said ... Perlite also likes the tough Australian dendrobiums, which in San Francisco will take full sun, and the South African disas. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Swiss Cheese Plant Makes a Uniq... Mar 3, 2009
Moisten the severed trunk tip and dip it into rooting powder then insert it into perlite (found in most garden centers). Another method of propagating is by air-layering. (Suite101.com)
If one violet isn't enough, make more Feb 27, 2009
First of all, don't use real soil; use a "potting soil" made from equal parts perlite and peat moss. Other materials could also be used as long as they are similarly free of weed seeds, diseases and insects, and provide an abundance of both air and moisture to the developing roots. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Start seeds indoors for summer garden Feb 26, 2009
It should be composed of fine compost, peat moss, vermiculite and perlite. Many mixes are made specifically for seeding, and are characterized by their lightness, good drainage and low fertility. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
If one African violet isn't enough, make more Feb 26, 2009
First of all, don t use real soil; use a potting soil made from equal parts perlite and peat moss. Other materials could also be used as long as they are similarly free of weed seeds, diseases and insects, and provide an abundance of both air and moisture to the developing roots. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Try your hand at leeks -- and add some mushrooms Feb 26, 2009
You can mix in some sand, perlite or diatomaceous earth to increase drainage. Check the flat's soil twice a day until all the seeds germinate. (Anchorage Daily News)
Smell the Cobra plant Feb 25, 2009
Ideally, they should be grown in living sphagnum moss, but can be grown in a mixture of peat moss and perlite if live sphagnum is not available. High humidity is not nearly as important for these plants as it is for certain other carnivorous plants, but a certain amount of humidity should be maintained. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
No Backyard? No Problem. Reap the Rewards of a Vegetable Garden Feb 22, 2009
Instead, use potting soil or a mix of garden soil with compost or perlite for enhanced drainage. Water plants frequently as plants in containers are more likely to dry out due to sun and wind exposure. (Pekin Times, IL)
Knowledge to grow on: Make houseplants for free - propagate! Feb 22, 2009
To root stem or leaf cuttings you need a watertight container (a plastic shoe box with a clear cover will do), a mixture of half peat and half coarse sand or a mixture of perlite and vermiculite, rooting hormone and a light source. Fluorescent lighting works very well but an incandescent bulb or a window not in direct sun will do. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Start Spring Early with Indoor Gardening Feb 12, 2009
To mimic their effect indoors, use potting soil mixed with peat moss, vermiculite and perlite to create a light texture that won't compact after a couple of waterings. Keep the humidity level above 50 percent with a humidifier. (Pekin Times, IL)
Green thumbs up: Signs of spring:Time to sow and grow Mar 7, 2008
Many sterile potting soils tend to be too heavy for sowing seeds unless additional peat, vermiculite and/or perlite are added to create a light, airy, porous mixture. Once the essential supplies and seed packets have been acquired, carefully read the instructions on the back of the seed envelopes and follow the recommended timetable for starting your seeds. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
All About Potting Soil Jan 28, 2008
A Guide to Peat Moss, Vermiculite, Perlite, and More ... It s usually a mixture of peat moss, vermiculite, a mineral that expands to many times its volume when heated, and perlite, a volcanic glass ... Perlite and vermiculite are added to increase air circulation within the potting soil. (Suite101.com)
Growing Mini Roses Indoors Jan 1, 2008
Use a commercial potting mixture containing perlite and vermiculite when repotting. When flowering has finished, place plants under fluorescent lights to encourage reblooming in about six weeks. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Celebrating with a Holiday Cactus Dec 11, 2007
Give them an acidic soil with high organic matter content, such as a mixture of 60 percent peat moss and 40 percent perlite. To test the soil for moisture content, stick a toothpick into the soil and if it comes away clean, it's time to water. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Succulents for every garden Dec 4, 2007
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The Bliss of the Bees Nov 27, 2007
Highly Fragrant Plant Known as Sweet Melissa. A member of the mint family, the herb known as Lemon Balm is also called Sweet Melissa. (Suite101.com)
Column: Green Thumbs Up: Putting the gardens to bed Nov 15, 2007
Store healthy bulbs and the tuberous clusters of dahlias in plastic produce bags that breathe or in porous containers such as bushel baskets, wooden crates, or laundry baskets lined with newspaper that have been filled with peat moss, sawdust, perlite or coarse vermiculite. Keep the storage containers in the dark between 40 and 50 degrees and check periodically during the winter months for any evidence of rot and discard if spoiled. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Green Thumbs -- Prepare your plantings for killing frosts Oct 17, 2007
Tip cuttings of coleus and impatiens are easily propagated, especially if the stems are dipped in a rooting powder and inserted into pots of perlite or vermiculite. Ivy and vinca can be rooted in water. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Decorate With African Violets Oct 2, 2007
For African violets to flourish, they require special soil composed of two parts peat moss, one part perlite, and one part standard potting mix. This keeps the soil well aerated. (Suite101.com)
Gopher Gulch: Take time to grow thyme Sep 26, 2007
It doesn't like any of the planting mediums like potting soil, peat and perlite. There is a trick to starting thyme that will nearly guarantee success. (Daily Triplicate)
Nursery soil lighter than soil at home Sep 6, 2007
A: The white balls in potting soil are perlite, not Styrofoam. Perlite is made by superheating a glassy rock that occurs in the western U.S. as well as in other parts of the world ... Because perlite is very porous, it holds moisture and nutrients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Precious prickly gems Aug 21, 2007
- Choose planting soil with added sand, perlite or organic material. For example, use two parts coarse sand or perlite, one part organic material and one part garden soil. (AZCentral -- Home)
Look up...it's a tomato Aug 20, 2007
They're filled with potting soil, vermiculite, perlite and peat moss. The tomato plants grow out of a hole in the bottom. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Raising Apache Plume Aug 16, 2007
Use a mixture of perlite and soil. Transplant by dibbling a hole in the middle of the container, removing the seedling (much as you would a piece of pie) and place the tiny plant, along with its root ball, into the hole made by the dibble. (Suite101.com)
Green Space: Keep vegetable garden producing into fall Aug 15, 2007
Stick the cut end in moist vermiculite, perlite or a germinating mix. Keep the rooting medium moist and place it in a bright, but not sunny, location. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
African Violet Q&A Aug 13, 2007
To prevent, make sure your AV s are in a light, well draining soil with lots of perlite and vermiculite. Q: The leaves of my violets look curled and distorted. (Suite101.com)
Turning Tomato Growing Upside Down Aug 4, 2007
Vermiculite or Perlite may be added in place of 50% of the soil to improve water retention, which is especially helpful in hot or dry climates. For an even better soil environment, add a few worms before closing the bucket. (Suite101.com)
Prune once-bloomers after they flower Jun 29, 2007
Normally I would have amended the soil with sand, top soil, manure and perlite. Will this do the trick, or do I need to get liquid gypsum as my son recommends. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Germinating Pinyon Pine Seeds Jun 24, 2007
If you live in warmer climates, you can take the seeds (with seed coatings removed), mix them in moistened perlite, seal the entire mixture in a plastic bag ... Also, check the perlite. (Suite101.com)
Crave Brothers Farm to display first manure digester Jun 23, 2007
he Craves buy about half of it for bedding but the rest is mixed with perlite and vermiculite, bagged and marketed as a potting soil mix. Currently the product, under the Energro brand name, is being test marketed at eight locations including a location in Waterloo. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bromeliads a tropical plant that's easy for the Florida yard Jun 2, 2007
If you like to make your own mix, he recommends a blend of 1/3 peat (dead plant material), 1/3 pine bark and 1/3 perlite (a kind of volcanic glass). "The root systems aren't big," Aldrich pointed out. (Ocala Star-Banner)
Planting time is now; follow tips for a great start May 25, 2007
Add diatomaceous earth, sand or perlite to help with drainage. Use this in the receiving holes and as a side dressing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Organic Gardening Expert Discovers Vegetables Thrive in Containers And Harvests Often Surpass Results From In-Ground Plants May 25, 2007
Container Mix is a blend of sphagnum peat, vermiculite and perlite. Water-abosrbing polymers such as Terra-Sorb, help to retain moisture in the soil and keep watering chores to a minimum. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Phytoremediation May 24, 2007
Characteristically hydroponic systems make use of a non-natural soil medium, the best example is sand mixed with perlite or vermiculite. As the roots become inundated with contaminants, they are harvested and disposed. (Suite101.com)
Salon des Acceptances May 11, 2007
From the vat of pulp, she uses a mold and deckle to make sheets, and when the sheets are wet, she drapes them over a form she has made from perlite. After drying a week, she chisels away the perlite with chopsticks ... "Then I noticed the beautiful stain it left. Before I take the perlite out, I adhere tea bags for the beautiful rusty design it makes. It's serendipitous." Another artist who has had happy accidents with rooibos tea is Amber Palecek, a former Ellarslie intern now studying for a... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Tuning into truly tiny gardens May 11, 2007
A compound of perlite, peat moss, fiberglass and cement, each trough is one-of-a-kind, pastoral, and somewhat raw. But it's that unrefined quality that commands up to $285 for a completed piece. (Shoreline Times, CT)
A healthy root system requires proper watering May 7, 2007
Mix in a two-to-one ratio of coarse sand and perlite to give it improved drainage. Fertilize often to ensure your heavy-feeding annuals are fat and happy. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
A homefor alpine plants Apr 12, 2007
Sullivan, owner of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Talent, makes it look easy, mixing cement, peat moss, perlite (a natural silicate rock, pulverized) and water to a dough-like consistency then pouring it in a form, which can be made of wood ... "You try to duplicate the alpine soil. "Alpine plants consider it a perfect environment when they're elevated, away from the heat and humidity you have close to the ground, but still in full sunlight," says Sullivan. Some alpine plants that love the... (Mail Tribune, OR)
Summer bulbs: Plant them now to enjoy later Apr 4, 2007
Store the tubers in bags of dry vermiculite, perlite or peat moss at 40 to 50 degrees ... Start calla lilies indoors; transplant outdoors about a foot apart and dig in the fall, storing in dry peat moss, perlite or vermiculite at 40 to 50 degrees ... Dig up bulbs in the fall after the leaves yellow, dry them thoroughly, then store over winter in dry peat moss, vermiculite or perlite at 50 to 55 degrees. (Quad-Cities Online)
Discover beauty on Milos Apr 4, 2007
A mining industry that began in the 1860s still exists on the island, employing some 300 people; since the early days of this industry, many sites have been abandoned, although perlite, bentonite and kaolin are still mined here. We took off our sandals and put our feet in the October-chilled clear water. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Main street, Lakview Mar 28, 2007
We have started to diversify our economy and one of the good examples is the perlite plant. Perlite is little white pebbles ground from bigger rocks, later put through a heating process and then used in various products from potting soil to sound-proofing material ... Simms said Lake County perlite has a high quality, and in 1996, it attracted a perlite company that was later purchased by Cornerstone Industrial Minerals Corp.. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Container gardening? Use a bag of potting soil Mar 9, 2007
I get a bag of fairly good potting soil, the kind with white, crunchy perlite mixed in, and cut small slits in the top and upper sides. A few small holes around the lower sides let excess water drain out. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Begonias still glow amid all the fancy newcomers Mar 9, 2007
To start, you're going to need really good compost or humus with a little sand, perlite or vermiculite to provide good drainage. This will encourage the healthy microbial populations Alaskans have come to appreciate and will discourage the development of pathogens like those that cause powdery mildew. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hydroponic fruits soon ready for your table Mar 4, 2007
A complete Garden of Ease four-plant hydroponic system with a 400-watt HPS light, starting nutrients, a pH test kit, pH-adjusting solution and growing medium (such as perlite, vermiculite or rock wool), costs about $500. For more information read How-to Hydroponics by Keith Roberto (Futuregarden, 2003, $24. (Quad-Cities Online)
Growing Media for Desert Seeds Mar 4, 2007
one-third sand, vermiculite or perlite. one-third peat moss. (Suite101.com)
Grow Flowers in Pots and Planters Mar 1, 2007
Most of these are soil-less, meaning they are based on milled sphagnum peat moss or bark combined with sand, perlite or vermiculite. Some mixes contain a slow release fertilizer; some contain water holding crystals to lengthen the time between waterings. (Suite101.com)
Local farmer trying different methods of growing veggies Feb 25, 2007
Unlike true hydroponically grown tomatoes, which are grown using only water, Burnette's tomatoes are rooted in large pots filled with perlite, a manmade growing medium. The pots simply provide support for the root system. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Draine: Dig into the fine art of container gardening Feb 22, 2007
He mixes one part screened, good quality (that s hard to find) topsoil or well composted (humus) mulch, one part of combined equal portions of vermiculite (to provide bulk and air pores) and perlite (as a water retention agent) and one part fine peat moss ... Perlite and vermiculite are available at garden stores. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Post aComment Feb 10, 2007
The shrub needs very acid soil, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. Strawberry guava (Psidium littorale): This 3- or 4-foot tree is a better container plant than the huge ones that grow guavas for the supermarket. (Belleville News-Democrat)
Got the winter doldrums? Jan 27, 2007
Once you have the seeds, they should be planted in a blend of perlite, vermiculite and peat, and put in a sanitized container with holes punched out for drainage on the bottom. t is important that you water the plants from the bottom up, she said. (Forest Republican, WI)
Revisiting African violets: Give old standby, new versions a try Jan 26, 2007
Turner mixes a soilless version from 1 part milled sphagnum peat moss, 2 parts perlite and 1 part vermiculite. Air temperature: 65 to the low 70s is ideal, although the plants tolerate air temperatures up to about 80 before growth stalls, Turner says. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No soil needed Jan 21, 2007
Aggregates commonly used include clay pebbles, perlite and rock wool, a fibrous material. Flood and drain: Plants are placed with an aggregate in a container that gets flooded periodically with nutrient solutions for no more than 20 to 30 minutes. (Fresno Bee)
Catalogs offer everything, but shop at home first Jan 12, 2007
Then root in damp, sandy soil, perlite or vermiculite. Stored fuchsia and rhodochiton: Make sure soil is just slightly moist. (Anchorage Daily News)
