Roots
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.
10 Facts on Roots
The roots of plants do the important work of bringing in water and nutrients so the plant can grow.
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...
Turn Your Weak Roots into Strong Survivors
Plants sometimes need an extra boost to strengthen or establish their root systems. Whether starting from seed or supporting a growing...
Techniques for Terrific Transplanting
Every plant starts out as a seed or clone. Eventually the seedlings and cuttings will outgrow their starter cube/disk or container and need...
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...
Maintaining Healthy Hydroponic Root Systems
While root growth and health may go largely unobserved by many indoor gardeners, well-functioning root systems are vital to plant...
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...
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...
When Roots Meet Soil
What you see in a plant’s foliage is almost always the result of what is going on in the soil. When there are issues with soil quality,...
Growing on Air: How Aeroponics Turns Less into More
What we know as aeroponics today first became popular as a bare bones gardening technique that allowed plant scientists to get up close and...
The Restricted Section: 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...
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...
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....
