Plant Growth

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  Preparing Soil for the Outdoor Season

  The most significant advantage of gardening outdoors is access to the ultimate energy source: the sun. There is simply no artificial lighting that can compare. However,...

  By: Eric Hopper | Writer, Consultant, Product Tester

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  Water Hazards: The Downside of Over or Under Watering

  “Water is the driving force of all nature”-Leonardo da VinciDid You Know?Two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water and of that, 97 per cent is saline based...

  By: Alan Ray

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  Preventing and Correcting Nutrient Toxicity in Hydro Systems

  One of the many benefits of growing in hydroponic systems is the grower controls all the inputs. This means the quality and volume of nutrients the grower wants will go...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Mycorrhizal Fungi: Let Your Plants Prosper

  If you have done any shopping in a hydroponic store, garden center, or at any number of online sources, chances are you have come across mycorrhizae advertised or...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Choosing the Right Light for Your Grow Tent

  Over the past few years, the use of grow tents has exploded in popularity. Both hobbyist cultivators and experienced growers are drawn to these systems due to their...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content

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  Soil Testing for the Garden: Selecting the Most Appropriate Soil Test

  There are three main principles to follow to get the best soil test data for interpretationKnow what kind of growing substrate you haveKnow what kind of extraction is...

  By: Joanna Berg | Co-Owner & Certified Professional Soil Scientist

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  Water and Nutrient Uptake in Plants

  Plant growth is dependent on two vital processes: the uptake and movement of water and nutrients from roots to shoots and the manufacture of sugars via photosynthesis in...

  By: Lynette Morgan | Author, Partner at SUNTEC International Hydroponic Consultants

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  Flower Power: When to Apply Flower-Boosting Elements

  Few things in the garden are so rewarding as lush, colorful flowers. While some soils and growing mediums have ample nutrients to make this plant performance happen all...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  10 Years Later: Changes in LED Lighting for Plant Growth

  Light emitting diode (LED) technology used in artificial lighting for plant growth was once the purview of researchers and experimentation by professionals. Its...

  By: Chris Bond | Certified Permaculture Designer, Nursery Technician, Nursery Professional

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  Growing Your Own Cannabis? Don't Forget These 3 Additives

  Water-based organic fertilizers are easily absorbed by plants and make providing nutrition to cannabis plants easy and convenient.Different growers use different methods...

  By: Megan O'neill

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  Mediums and Methods to Maximize Your Indoor Grow

  You’ve decided to start an indoor grow and now it’s time to design your setup. The first thing you need to choose is the type of medium you’ll be...

  By: Monica Mansfield | Homesteader, Owner & Writer of The Nature Life Project

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  Feeding Your Cannabis Plants During the Bloom Phase

  In today’s sophisticated society, cannabis growers have more options than ever regarding cultivation products and methods. Due to widespread legalization efforts,...

  By: Kent Gruetzmacher | Writer, Owner of KCG Content