Is coir compost good for succulents?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Many succulents fail as they are planted in the wrong kind of soil. A mix of coco coir and perlite offers the right soil necessary for succulent care.
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What herbs are good to plant in autumn?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Find out which herbs are ideal for growing indoors during the cold winter months. Grow your own herbs to spice up cooking and meal times!
How to grow courgettes
Reading Time: 4 minutes If you want to grow your own courgettes, whether from seeds bought at the garden centre or saved from another crop, follow our simple three-step guide to get the most out of your plants. Step 1: sowing courgettes If you’ve saved seeds from other courgettes, be aware that there can be variations from the parent…
Sustainable Fibres: The Benefits of Coco Coir Doormats
Reading Time: 3 minutes More and more people are turning towards environmentally friendly and ethically sourced products for their homes – but have you considered taking steps to be more eco-friendly when it comes to stepping over the threshold of your home? Coco coir has rapidly become the popular choice for doormats, in contrast to more traditional alternatives, with…
How to grow plants from seeds: step by step
Reading Time: 4 minutes In general, the smaller the seed, the shallower you should sow. Tiny seeds can even be scattered on the surface of soil to germinate. Sowing too deep can prevent germination, causing seeds to go dormant. Step one: sowing Thoroughly clean reused containers to avoid contamination from diseases or pests. Even when growing indoors, follow planting…
How often should I give my plants nutrients?
Reading Time: 4 minutes If grown in the correct conditions, and in well cultivated soil, some plants may not need additional nutrients for healthy growth. A lack of nutrients in otherwise healthy plants may show as: red, yellow, or discoloured leaves poor growth poor flowering Sometimes plants will seem generally healthy, except for the fact that they are stunted.…
Ten gardening myths
Reading Time: 4 minutes Gardening is one of those pastimes where hearsay and lore can persist in popular conversation, and even between generations. Below are some common misconceptions, which may confuse both new and experienced gardeners. Water plants daily Regular, light watering does not promote healthy root growth. With a steady topsoil supply, roots remain shallow and weak. Watering…
The Coco & Coir Range: Product Explainer Guide
Reading Time: 3 minutes We understand how easy it is to get “lost in the weeds” when it comes to compost. At Coco & Coir, we specialise in a wide range of environmentally friendly and ethically sourced natural compost products that are not only 100% peat-free but are incredibly versatile. Made from coco coir (the natural by-product of coconut…
Step By Step: Growing Your Garden With Natural Coco Peat
Reading Time: 3 minutes Knowing the best way to help keep your garden as vivacious and vibrant as it can be is not always an easy task – but knowing how to make it sustainable through utilising environmentally friendly products can be pretty tricky too. At Coco & Coir, we’ve got you covered with our wide range of 100%…
