Tree Care Tips

If you’ve ever watched a beautiful succulent turn into a mushy, collapsed mess seemingly overnight, you know the heartbreak of root rot. 😩 It’s the #1 killer of these charming desert darlings, and the culprit is almost always the same: soil that stays too wet for too long. Succulents evolved in arid, rocky environments where […]

Ever picked a handful of basil from your kitchen windowsill only to find it leggy, flavorless, or worse—wilted from soggy roots? 😩 If you’re like most home gardeners in Dhaka’s humid climate, you’ve probably battled yellow leaves on mint or rosemary that just won’t perk up. The culprit? Usually not sunlight or watering—it’s the soil

Have you ever poured hours (and hundreds of taka) into your raised bed garden only to watch your tomatoes wilt, your spinach bolt early, or your young fruit tree struggle despite regular watering? 😩 You’re not alone. Many gardeners in Dhaka and beyond face the same frustration: bagged “premium” soil compacts quickly in our humid

Have you ever stared at your potted plants—those vibrant tomatoes 🍅, lush herbs 🌿, or colorful flowers 🌸—and wondered why they’re not thriving like they should? Maybe the leaves are yellowing, growth is slow, or the soil dries out too fast (or stays soggy forever). The culprit is often the same: subpar potting mix. Store-bought

Have you ever stared at your sprawling vegetable plot, orchard, or series of raised beds and felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of soil needed? 😩 Buying dozens (or hundreds!) of bagged topsoil or potting mix can drain your wallet faster than a leaky hose, not to mention the endless trips to the store and

Have you ever repotted your favorite houseplant only to watch it wilt from too much water… or dry out completely despite daily checks? 😩 You’re not alone—many gardeners struggle with getting the moisture balance just right in pots, raised beds, or even tree planting mixes. The secret often lies in two humble soil amendments: vermiculite

Have you ever opened a bag of potting mix, only to watch your carefully watered houseplant wilt days later from soggy roots or dry out completely despite daily checks? 😩 Or felt a twinge of guilt knowing that the peat moss in your favorite soil amendment comes from irreplaceable ancient bogs? You’re not alone. As

Imagine this: You’re excitedly repotting your favorite houseplant or starting a tray of vegetable seedlings for your garden, only to pause when you read the label—peat moss is the main ingredient. 😔 You’ve heard the stories: peat extraction destroys irreplaceable bogs, releases stored carbon into the atmosphere, and harms biodiversity. As eco-conscious gardeners, many of

Have you ever watched your beautiful blueberries produce tiny, lackluster fruits, or noticed the leaves on your prized rhododendrons turning yellow between the veins while the veins stay green? 😩 That frustrating yellowing—known as chlorosis—is a classic sign that your soil is too alkaline, locking away vital nutrients like iron that acid-loving plants desperately need.

Have you ever carefully watered your favorite houseplant or container tree, only to see the water sitting on top like a stubborn puddle—or worse, notice the leaves turning yellow, the stems wilting, and those once-vigorous roots turning into a mushy mess? 😩 If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Poor aeration in DIY soil mixes