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Why Growing Mediums Are Essential for Hydroponics

Why Growing Mediums Are Essential for Hydroponics

Without grow mediums, your hydroponic plants might drown! Learn why hydroponic gardeners use growing mediums instead of soil and why they’re so important.

How To Stop Algae Growth in Your Hydroponic Garden

How To Stop Algae Growth in Your Hydroponic Garden

Algae growth in a hydroponic garden can have devastating results on your crops. If you’re wondering what algae is and how to get rid of it, read on to find out!

A Step-By-Step Guide To Cleaning Your Hydroponic System

A Step-By-Step Guide To Cleaning Your Hydroponic System

Cleaning your hydroponic garden is just as important as learning how to grow with hydroponics. Get a head start by reading our hydroponic cleaning guide!

Are Hydroponic Crops as Healthy as Crops Grown in Soil?

Are Hydroponic Crops as Healthy as Crops Grown in Soil?

Can plants really grow well without the help of soil? It’s time to get down to the ultimate question: Are hydroponic crops healthier than soil-based crops?

What Is Ebb and Flow Hydroponics and How Does It Work?

What Is Ebb and Flow Hydroponics and How Does It Work?

When you picture a hydroponic garden, you're likely imagining an ebb and flow system. Learn what that means and how to try it yourself with this short guide!

Regular vs. Hydroponic Nutrients: The Differences

Regular vs. Hydroponic Nutrients: The Differences

If you’re considering switching from soil-based gardens to hydroponics—or if you need convincing—read about the nutritional differences between the two.

How To Save Your Hydroponic Garden From Root Rot

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

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

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?

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...

Plant Diseases To Watch Out for in Hydroponic Gardening

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...

The Importance of pH in Hydroponic Systems

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...

Hydroponic Lighting and Why It’s So Important

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 your garden,...

A Complete Guide To Transplanting From Soil To Hydroponics

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 medium...

Step-by-Step Guide To Creating a Succulent Wall Garden

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...

How To Eliminate and Prevent Mildew on Hydroponic Plants

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 speckles of dusty...

A Guide To Reusing Rockwool in Hydroponics

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...