The Best HPS Bulbs For Your Garden
For years, HPS technology has proven itself one of the best grow light choices for indoor and outdoor gardeners who want big, consistent, and predictable harvests. In short, HPS delivers. …
Hydroponics
Learn about the history of hydroponics and the different types of hydroponic systems. We’ll also teach you how to build your own!
Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s the Difference?
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been in this position before… You’re standing in the garden center trying to decide between perlite and vermiculite. All you can remember is that …
How Does Light Affect Plant Growth?
Light affects us all in different ways. Some people want to raise their arms and greet the morning rays with gleeful shouts. Others turn into vampires and hide under the …
Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide
The world of hydroponics can be a bit intimidating to someone new to the methods. Even the subject of growing medium can seem convoluted. Should I use floral foam? Growstones? …
Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy
Coco coir is an increasingly popular type of hydroponic growing medium — and for good reason. There are a whole host of benefits to growing with coconut coir that you …
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Grow Room Ventilation 101
Indoor growers enjoy an endless growing season, complete control over growing conditions, and the convenience of growing inside. This all sounds great, but too often we forget about grow room …
T5 Grow Lights: Buyer’s Guide for 2019
If you’re sick of putting your seedlings in a windowsill that doesn’t get much sun, or you just want to super-charge your indoor gardening process, you should consider a T5 …
Plasma Grow Lights Guide for 2019
If you’re familiar with indoor grow lights and their development over the years, you know that there’s a lot of hot air and competition in the industry. LED vs. HPS, …
Peat Moss in the Garden – Sphagnum Peat Moss Uses
If you love gardening, chances are you come across references to peat moss on a fairly regular basis. Peat moss has several practical uses in the garden, from starting seeds …
Hydroponic Orchids
Ah, orchids…some of the most beautiful flowers that exist. Their balance of colorful blooms and woody, thick roots make them a favorite flower of gardeners around the world. A little-known …
How to Deal With Transplant Shock
Let’s talk about one of the more frustrating parts of propagating and transplanting: the dreaded transplant shock. The name makes it sound worse than it actually is, but transplant shock …
Foliar Feeding and Fertilization in Hydroponics
When thinking of hydroponic nutrients, it’s easy to imagine that the only way to feed your plants is to provide their roots with a nutrient solution that is carefully calibrated …