Plant Care
Hard Water or Soft Water: Does My Garden Care?
Not all water is the same and what type of water—whether hard or soft—is flowing through the pipes in your house might be impacting how...
Enzymes in the Garden
Enzymes play a major role in plant health as they can increase nutrient uptake and help protect roots from pathogens. Eric Hopper explains...
Combining Sunlight and Grow Lights: Supplemental Greenhouse Lighting
Indoor and outdoor growing are no longer distinct schools of thought. Greenhouse cultivators have combined the practices to create a new,...
The Effect of Light Leaks on a Sealed Growrooms
Light leaks in your sealed growroom can be disastrous for some kinds of plants. They can also be a sign that more than just light is...
Understanding How Plant Roots Take In Water and Nutrients
Roots play an integral part in plant survival, whether it’s as an anchor or providing life-sustaining water and nutrients. Chris Bond...
Pest Infestations: Know Thy Enemy
The warm humidity of a growroom is so attractive to pests you will no doubt encounter at least one kind of infestation at some point while...
Choosing the Right Lighting Ballast For Growing
Selecting the right ballast for your grow set-up can be a daunting task with many variables to consider. But if you follow Chris Bond’s...
Dealing with Pythium Root Rot
Microorganisms are routinely introduced and cultivated in our hydroponic set-ups and gardens, but one such organism you don’t want to see...
Pollinating in Greenhouses
Greenhouses are often verdant oases of lush, flowering plants of all kinds. They are often a treat for the senses when visited during...
Growing 101: Basic Plant Nutrition
Just like humans, plants need food to survive and thrive. Here’s a quick guide to get you started on designing your first nutrient regimen.
Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Your Cannabis Fan Leaves?
Dense canopies can cause a variety of problems in your grow room. By taking the time to get hands-on with your plants and removing excess...
Irrigation: You Want Wet Plants, Not Soaked Plants
Using a jug to measure the volume of nutrient solution from each dripper in hydroponic systems is important for irrigation. Growth...
Mycorrhizae: The Mycorrhizosphere Phenomenon
Dr. Robert G. Linderman continues his discussion of mycorrhizal fungi in the garden. This time he touches on the mycorrhizosphere...
Mycorrhizae: Evaluating The Products
In this article, Dr. Bob Linderman talks about evaluating mycorrhizal products, inoculating plants and cultural practices that enhance the...
Magnesium in Soil
Magnesium deficiency, like any deficiency, leads to a reduction in yields. Read on to discover why this element is so important to have...
Mycorrhizae: The Straight Story
The term mycorrhizae describes the symbiotic relationship between specialized soil fungi and the roots of most plants on Earth. In this...
The Basics of Plant Diseases
Almost everyone who grows plants, whether for their own enjoyment or professionally, will encounter plant disease problems at some point.
Fertilizer: Cracking the Code
In the United States, every fertilizer label on store shelves must contain five key components: the brand, the grade, a guaranteed analysis...
Beneficial Elements For Your Nutrient Regimen: Chromium, Strontium and More
More here on potentially beneficial plant nutritional elements, Philip McIntosh highlights bromine, chromium, strontium, selenium, sodium,...
