Roots
A Root Primer
Beneath every great plant there’s a healthy root system. Matt LeBannister takes you through the basic information you’ll need to know to...
The Comfort Zone: Fostering Healthy Bacteria in the Greenhouse
What’s going on beneath the surface of your garden? It’s essential to the health of your plants to ensure a vital root zone, and you can’t...
Root Restriction in Hydroponics
Most hydroponic crops only require a small root zone volume. However, as Lynette Morgan points out, the restriction methods used are just...
Cultivating Cannabis: Root Mass = Fruit Mass
A plant’s health all depends on how well it is cared for beneath the soil. Get the basics down, and you’re well on your way to a higher...
What to do When Root Aphids Have Taken Over Your Plants
Heat can bring out the worst problems in indoor gardens. Root aphids are a particular setback that can do massive damage to your roots....
The Do’s and Don’ts of Expanded Clay Pebbles
Expanded clay pebbles are safe and easy to use, and provide plants with plenty of what they need to thrive. Apply these tips and tricks...
Roots, Shoots and the Party of Six
In this article, William DeBoer dispels some of the misgivings people have about hydroponics and breaks down a few complex ideas into...
How to Keep Your Plants Healthy
We all want to keep our plants healthy. However, when we see leaves that don’t look quite right, many of us overlook some of the more...
Interveinal Chlorosis: Can It Be Fixed?
Interveinal chlorosis is a disease that can be easily spotted and, with the right information, easily treated.
What Are Root Snorkels?
To survive extremely wet conditions, some plants evolved special roots that act as snorkels. There is also a man-made version, but how well...
Do You Need to Add More Humus to Your Garden Beds?
In this article, we walk you through what exactly makes a good garden humus, and how to make sure your plants are getting enough of the...
The Science Behind Natural and Synthetic Root Growth Promoters
Though plants naturally produce their own root promoters, there are a variety of ways a motivated grower can stimulate root propagation...
10 Facts on Gibberellins
Not just a fun word to say, gibberellins are crucial in the natural process of breaking dormancy and other aspects of germination.
Humic or Fulvic Acid: What Kind are Your Plants On?
Humic and fulvic acids are natural, complex molecules that improve the uptake of nutrients in both soil and hydroponics. Sourcing these...
7 Ways to Eliminate Root Aphids from Your Plants
Fighting black bugs was one of the most humbling experiences Mark W. Boutwell II had in his growing career.
How Does Air Pruning Benefit Plants?
Air pruning is a bit of a confusing concept. How can a plant be pruned by the air it’s always exposed to anyway? Baron Wasteland, who has...
Air Stones Don’t Starve Your Roots
Growing plants hydroponically is different from growing plants in the dirt, and one thing that some growers don’t think about is how to get...
Strengthening Your Plant’s Roots
Horticulturists who focus some of their energy on making the plant’s root system thrive will usually have better yields and less problems...
The Various Forms of Rooting Hormones & Organic Rooting Stimulants
Rooting hormones, either synthetic or naturally occurring, help promote the fast, healthy onset of new roots. Available as powders, liquids...
