For questions about the usage of Perlite, a volcanic soil additive that increases water drainage, aerates, and loosens up the soil.
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Perlite and Vermiculite sustainability
Are perlite and vermiculite sustainable?
For potting mixes, I have to use quantities of perlite and vermiculite. But I am concerned about their sustainability, and how they are obtained.
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Factors to consider when choosing between Perlite and Vermiculite for improving drainage in raised beds?
My local community gardening organization gave me plans and instructions for constructing and filling a raised bed. They said to use half top soil and half compost, in layers. I foolishly did not follow the instructions, and instead used a local…
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A good substitute for perlite to be used in potted plants soil mix?
I would really like to make a soil mix with some perlite, so it becomes really light and has good drainage and won't hold up too much water.
This is to use on potted plants.
But I couldn't find any perlite to buy near me. What can I use as a…
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Vermiculate has a bad history of being tainted with asbestos; what about perlite?
I avoid vermiculite because of its horrible history of being tainted with asbestos. Wikipedia states that, nowadays, vermiculite is supposed to be tested for asbestos, but knowing a bit about testing procedures, politics, and greed, I have my…
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Does disintegrating perlite produce clay?
Perlite sand is extremely fine. Is it clay? Will it cake up my soil over a long period of time(e.g.10 years)?
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