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Sol Soils LECA Balls Soil Amendments

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LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) is becoming one of the most popular and versatile substances in horticulture. As a soil component or medium, it retains moisture while providing excellent drainage for excess water. Use as a soil topper for a unique desert or Martian theme!

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LECA (Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate) is becoming one of the most popular and versatile substances in horticulture. As a soil component or medium, it retains moisture while providing excellent drainage for excess water. Use as a soil topper for a unique desert or Martian theme!

Sol Soils offers a variety of high-quality, gritty mix soils, soil amendments, and decorative soil toppers designed for the full spectrum of potted plants that may be in your collection. We select and hand-mix the best ingredients to produce fast draining soils that help protect against root rot, the number one killer of indoor plants

At Sol Soils, we are passionate about the beauty of plants and the natural world. But passion doesn't change the world without action. Through our partnership with global non-profit One Tree Planted, we donate a portion of every bag sold to plant a tree in the world's most deforested areas. With each purchase of a Sol Soils product, you are directly contributing to the restoration of our planet's most beautiful and important ecosystems.

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Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season (spring – fall/frost). Perennials are plants that live for more than two growing seasons. They die back in winter and re-emerge in spring. ...
Spider mites are common on house plants in our warm dry homes but are easily controlled with diluted rubbing alcohol or dish soup sprayed on the infected plant. Pyrethrin is an organic insecticide that will kill most insects on houseplants. The most ...
Yes! Apply neem oil early in the morning or at night when beneficial insects are dormant. This also protects the foliage from burning from the combination of sunlight and the oil. Keep in mind that it does take time for neem oil to work and you may need...
Plants growing in pots should be repotted when the roots start growing out of the drain holes. Typically, the new pot should be just one size larger than the pot it’s been growing in. Never use garden soil in a pot. Always use a soilless container mix...
Indoor lighting and supplement lighting are big topics. Fluorescent lights have been used to grow seedlings and must be within inches of the plants to be useful. The introduction of LED lights has improved the usefulness of grow lights dramatically. ...
Pottery for depends on the houseplant. For plants which like to be drier at the root, such as: palms, citrus, succulents, and cacti, use an unglazed terracotta pot. For houseplants...
Yes, there are pots that can stay outside year-round. If you are looking for planters which can be set outside even in winter, take a look at Gertens’ assortment of wooden barrels, ...
Water the plant to be transplanted thoroughly. Next lay the plant on its side over some newspaper. Slide the plant out of its’ pot. Gently loosen any rootbound roots, tearing them apart. Next fill in your new pot partially, with your selected soil. Place...
Plastic pots are inexpensive, some in a huge range of sizes and colors, remain relatively cool throughout the growing season, and have excellent water retention. Terra Cotta pots are also more budget friendly and are...
The type of soil to use will vary depending on the plants you wish to grow in the pot. Most of our houseplants and annuals will be very happy with our Green Loon potting soil or our Premium Container Mix. However, special types of plants need special...
For most pots, warm water, a gentle dish soap, and a plastic scrub brush will clean off any dirt from the pots. If you have hard water stains, a mix of ½ cup household vinegar in ½ gallon water will help to remove those tough white rings. A warm water...
Root stimulators provide a hormone to the root system to recover faster from any damage done during the transplant process. This will also help the roots grow faster and stronger. To view Gertens recommended root stimulator, click ...
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