Perlite is a volcanic glass that is often used in gardening due to its lightweight, porous nature that aids in healthy plant development. "It is made from a type of volcanic glass called obsidian," ...

Every gardener wants nutrient-rich soil. But just because your yard doesn’t have enough nutrients naturally doesn’t mean you can’t add more with the help of vermiculite or perlite, common soil ...

Those little squishy white balls in your potting soil aren’t styrofoam. They’re actually perlite, AKA volcanic popcorn. In the building industry, perlite is used in ceiling tiles and lightweight ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Whether you’ve been gardening for years or are looking to become that bit more green-fingered, you might have wondered ...

Mike explains the right soil mix for a Florida garden, how to make the dream of growing your own tea a reality, what plants will spruce up a small pond, how to cultivate currants and gooseberries, the ...

Like most folks, I occasionally run short of important stuff like money, patience and frozen pizzas. But something I always have on hand is perlite, a naturally occurring volcanic mineral that, when ...