hello! i'm looking to improve the aeration in the soil of most of my houseplants, especially as i repot many of them in the next few weeks. i think most of my plant deaths have been due to overwatered/poorly-aerated soil in the past!
i believe that either vermiculite or perlite in the mix will really help this but have also heard they may not be the total best solution for someone who wants to garden organically/with as little impact on the planet as possible . could anybody offer any suggestions as to substitutes to aerate my houseplant soil or alternatively tell me why vermiculite/perlite are maybe not so bad to use? thank you for any help offered!
i believe that either vermiculite or perlite in the mix will really help this but have also heard they may not be the total best solution for someone who wants to garden organically/with as little impact on the planet as possible . could anybody offer any suggestions as to substitutes to aerate my houseplant soil or alternatively tell me why vermiculite/perlite are maybe not so bad to use? thank you for any help offered!