In spring, for most of us, there's a renewed interest in gardening – though, granted, it's a year round obsession for others of us. One ingredient the green thumbed among us often use to boost their ...

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 ...

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The word “vermiculite” is defined in Henry Beard and Roy McKie’s hilarious “A Gardener’s Dictionary” as an “obscure order of nuns devoted to gardening.” In fact, it is a silicate material similar to ...

Look up the word "vermiculite" in Henry Beard and Roy McKie's hilarious "A Gardener's Dictionary" and you'll see it defined as an "obscure order of nuns devoted to gardening." In fact (as opposed to ...

Nov. 4, 2005 — -- Here are some tips to keep your home safe from asbestos-laced vermiculite: First you need to determine if your home contains vermiculite. Not all vermiculite is the same. The ...

Q. My house was built in 1973 and has about six inches of granular insulation that I think is vermiculite between floor joists. I am thinking of adding a radiant barrier to the attic, or should I beef ...

Now is prime time to get busy if you’re getting a jump on the season (and saving money) by starting some of your own flowers and vegetables inside from seed. The way to know when to start what is to ...