Soil
Why Growers are Crazy for Coco Coir
Coco coir (made from coconuts) is quickly becoming a popular grow medium offering horticulturalists many advantages in the garden. Coir...
Growing 101: Perfect Potting Mixes for Container Gardening
Starting with a good potting mix can make a big difference in how well a container garden performs. Grubbycup shares the basics on what to...
Soup Up Your Soil with Kelp, Molasses & Guano
What do kelp, molasses, and guano have in common? Well, it’s kind of a long story, but simply put, they are all organic ingredients that...
What’s Better: Growing Cannabis in Soil or Hydroponics?
The bottom line when it comes to growing cannabis in a hydroponic environment is how important a cultivator is in making it successful.
Building the Perfect Organic Fertilizer
Tailoring your fertilizer program to meet the unique needs of your plants and soils is not only possible, it is easier than you might think.
Enhance Your Plant's Root System
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,...
The Importance of Good Soil Health
Alan Ray explores the differences between types of soils and what to do if your dirt isn’t giving your plants the nutrients they need.
The Dirt on Soil & Potting Mixes
Ever question what was really in your soil or potting mixes, and how it affects your growing? Well, here's the dirt on your dirt.
The Science Behind Bone Meal
Using bone meal for plants is not a new technique, but it can improve the outcome of your plantings when introduced properly.
Recipes for Success: Plant Diet Basics & Formulation Fundamentals
Experimenting with various nutrients and boosters is not just for commercial growers—thanks to the wide range of products available today,...
Amendments to Improve Soil Health
By improving the health of your soil, you can optimize the growth of your crops and increase the efficiency of your fertilizers.
Getting to Know Your Microbes
Beneficial microbes, including the all-powerful mycorrhizal fungi, are essential to the soil food web, and the most successful indoor...
Worms: The Ancient Secret to the Rise of Human Civilization?
There is a single organism responsible for the rise of the earliest urban communities. Without their hard work in Ancient Egypt, India and...
8 Crop Micronutrients Growers Can't Ignore
Understanding the small role each micronutrient plays in the garden will help prevent gardeners from overlooking their importance.
Below The Surface: Root Growth Stimulation and Microorganisms
A healthy root system depends on beneficial microorganisms that live in the rhizosphere. In learning which products and techniques best...
Important Tips for Growing Cannabis in Soil
Despite hydroponics being used in more and more grow rooms, soil remains an effective way to grow cannabis. What makes soil great to grow...
Beneficial Microbes: A Closer Look at the Microbes Living Around Your Plants’ Roots
There is an entire world living in the soil, with a complete cast of characters eating, reproducing, and providing food for the plants we...
Reuse, Reuse, Reuse Your Media
During harvest time, there is first the joy of collecting the fruits of your labor, and then starts the somewhat less entertaining chore of...
