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Growing

The basic starting point for all gardens and gardeners is knowing how to grow and look after your own plants successfully. Gardening is a skill that is learnt over many years, but some of the essential elements can be established quite quickly. The following brief guide will help you to gain an understanding of general plant growing techniques, covering sections like seeds, seedlings, plants, cuttings and related subjects.

Growing House Plants - Root Media

House plants require a balanced environment to ensure healthy growth. They may suffer and have a shock reaction to your homes environment if it is different to what they have been used to.

Here are several tips to help condition the plants to your environment.

The mixture that you put the plant into will have a direct effect on its growth and general health. Plants obtain water, oxygen, and nutrients from the rooting media. It is important to ensure that the planting media is well drained.

Visit you local suppliers for the best selection of planting media. You will be able to find the best mixture for the type of plants you are deciding to keep in pots.