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How To Save Your Hydroponic Garden From Root Rot
Root rot is a difficult hydroponic plant disease to overcome, but it’s not impossible. Treat your plants correctly for the best chance at a successful recovery.
Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiency and Toxicity in Hydroponics
The fragile environment of a hydroponic garden hinges on the quality of its nutrient solution. Too much or too little of any element can cause harmful symptoms.
Reasons Your Hydroponics System May Be Leaking
The tiniest leak can cause problems for your hydroponic garden and the area around it. Keep your system running and your floors clean by noticing leaks quickly.
What Is Companion Planting and How Does It Work?
As you grow and cultivate your skills as a hydroponic gardener, you may want to branch out and tend to multiple types of crops at once. Certain plants uniquely benefit your garden…
Plant Diseases To Watch Out for in Hydroponic Gardening
Even if you’ve done a good job keeping pests out of your hydroponic garden, you still must watch out for sneaky hydroponic diseases that can ruin your entire crop. The naturally…
The Importance of pH in Hydroponic Systems
You may only consider pH to be a concept that you learn in a high school chemistry class, but it applies to gardening as well! Both soil-based gardens and hydroponic gardens rely…
Hydroponic Lighting and Why It’s So Important
Plants of all varieties require three essential resources to thrive in a hydroponic system: water, nutrients, and light. If you already have the water and nutrients prepared for…
A Complete Guide To Transplanting From Soil To Hydroponics
You don’t need your seeds to grow entirely in a hydroponic system to begin improving your hydroponic gardening skills. Whether you want to start seeds in a soil-based gardening…
Step-by-Step Guide To Creating a Succulent Wall Garden
Everyone loves how succulents are so cute and easy to take care of. If you want to incorporate these small cactus plants into your interior design, one of the best ways to do so…
How To Eliminate and Prevent Mildew on Hydroponic Plants
One plant in your hydroponic system gathering mold or mildew can mean the difference between a blooming, blossoming harvest and an unhealthy, sick garden. Don’t ignore the…
A Guide To Reusing Rockwool in Hydroponics
In addition to the many excellent qualities of rockwool as a growing medium, one of its most important characteristics is its reusability. The fact that you can reuse rockwool for…
Is Rainwater Good for Your Hydroponic Garden?
You want to consider every way possible to add more sustainability to your lifestyle, especially when you’re raising plants in a hydroponic garden. Rainwater collection is a…
A Brief History of Hydroponics | How It All Began
Hydroponics has existed as a growing concept for many generations, at least since the time of Francis Bacon in the 17th century. The history of hydroculture is even more grand and…
How To Start a Hydroponic Farming Business
Once you have learned how to expertly garden with hydroponics, you may want to grow a larger garden and start a farm or business. Though a hydroponic farm often involves startup…
How To Make a Vertical Garden at Home
Vertical hydroponic gardens are excellent ways for gardeners of any skill level to tie together their love of gardening and interior design. Whether you are considering a vertical…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Tap Water in Hydroponics
When you’re growing plants with hydroponics, it’s important to remember that any chemicals or nutrients that go into your water supply end up in your plants and, ultimately, your…
Rockwool for Plants | What Is It and What Is It Made Of?
Rockwool has become a rock star in the hydroponic gardening industry for businesses and hobbyists alike. Its porous, lightweight, and sterile nature allows plants to grow with…
How To Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in a Hydroponic Garden
With hydroponic gardening, you’ll have fewer problems with pests and diseases than you would in an outdoor garden—but it’s still possible to encounter disgusting bugs that affect…
Environmental Benefits of Hydroponic Growing
Deciding which gardening method to use can be the most challenging part of beginning your growing adventure. Since most of the country is in its offseason for growing, now is the…
Tips for Preparing Rockwool Growing Medium
Now that you’ve decided to use the famed rockwool as your growing medium of choice, you need to learn how to prepare it before putting it to the test. While rockwool is easy to…
Common Signs Something’s Wrong With Your Hydroponic Garden
In a hydroponic garden, your plants will do everything they can to communicate with their growers when there’s a problem. It’s up to you to translate their behaviors and alter…
How To Choose Hydroponic Fertilizer
Choosing the best fertilizer for your hydroponic garden can, at first, overwhelm you with information. Any aspiring hydroponic grower needs to know exactly what is going into…
A Basic Guide to Seed Starting for Hydroponics
Not all plants can germinate in a hydroponic system, but when it’s possible to seed something using hydroponics, you should. Growing plants from seeds in your hydroponic system is…
The Dos and Don’ts of Using Rockwool Growing Medium
Rockwool is one of the most common forms of sterile growing mediums that growers use for any method of hydroponic gardening. Every growing medium has its pros and cons, and while…