Have You Considered Using Coco Coir for Planting Beds?
Coco Coir is an amazing alternative to other solutions such as peat moss for adding water retention to your soil’s characteristics at a very neutral pH level. Coco coir is a natural fibrous material extracted from coconut shells. Coconut shells are widely available, renewable, and otherwise a waste product to the food industry.
Here are some important facts about coco coir:
- Typical pH is between 6 and 6.7.
- Can hold between 8 and 30 times its own weight in water.
- Not hydroponic, so it can be easily remoistened.
- Lower cost than peat moss.
- Perfect habitat for healthy microorganisms.
- Zero weed seeds, pests, and pathogens.
- Slow to break down.
If you’re used to using peat moss for gardening, one of the significant differences you’ll find with using coco coir for planting beds is that it doesn’t contain any natural microorganisms required for plant growth. While coco coir does contain phosphorus and potassium, you must mix it with other additives to create enough nourishment for healthy plant growth. For example, adding perlite and vermicompost to coco coir results in a good organic mixture with proper drainage and beneficial nutrients and microorganisms.
Now’s the time to start planning your Spring garden.
As you’re sketching out your ideas for next Spring’s garden and other planting beds, consider the benefits of living soil with coir. At Hilton Landscaping, our blend contains nutrient-rich materials such as compost, manure, mulch, and soil mixed with coco coir for healthy water retention.
We also have a complete inventory of other landscaping and planting basics, such as Chet’s mix soil, forest loam, and red hemlock bark mulch. We can even deliver the product right to your site to make completing your project even easier.
Are you interested in learning more about growing healthy plants and trees in Southern Oregon and Northern California?
Our experts at Hilton Landscape Supply will make beautiful landscaping and luscious gardening easy for you. Stop by our location in Central Point or give us a call at 541-664-3374. We’ve been fulfilling the landscaping needs of local homeowners and landscape professionals across the greater Pacific Northwest since 1956. Let’s see what we can do for you!