Diseases and Conditions
Seed Germination: How to Give Your Seeds a Strong Start
Planting seeds ends in either the thrill of that first tiny green shoot or the disappointment of a failed germination.
The Many Ways to Use Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
Diatomaceous earth is an incredibly versatile material that helps with prodigious root systems, silica uptake, and pest control.
Gardening Under Artificial Light: What You Need to Know
Are your indoor plants hungry for more light? While your house may look well-lit, it's quite possible your plants are actually starving for...
Symptoms of Sick Plants: Warning Signs All New Growers Need to Look Out For
Plants often give off warning signs when they’re not doing well. For new growers, it may be difficult to translate what these signs mean.
How a Fungal Outbreak Can Destroy an Entire Plant Cycle
Fungus spores are ubiquitous. For the average person, this is meaningless, unless it is allergy season or black mold is found in a dwelling...
Pumping Iron: Why Plants Need Iron in Their Diet
Iron is one of the essential nutrients required for plant health and development. It is needed by plants in relatively low amounts,...
Troubleshooting Your Plants: Symptoms to Look Out For
Your plants give you signs when they’re not well. All you have to do is pay attention!
How to Use Beneficial Bacteria for Pest and Disease Control in the Grow Room
A growing number of modern horticulturists are learning about and embracing the power of microorganisms.
How to Detect and Treat Sulfur Deficiencies in Plants
Sulfur is necessary for plant health and high yields. Here’s how to tell if your plants are lacking this macronutrient, and what to do if...
How to Prevent Your Plants from Getting Nutrient Burn
If you give your plants too much love, it’s possible you’ll both feel the burn.
The Effects of Cobalt, Copper, and Chromium in the Garden
Cobalt, copper, and chromium don’t get much attention when it comes to nutrient discussions, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important.
5 Reasons to Add Calcium Carbonate to Your Garden
Here are five reasons to add calcium carbonate to the garden to improve the performance of your crops.
Think Your Plants Have Interveinal Chlorosis? Here's What to Do
Whether you are a traditional grower in soil or containers, or you grow hydroponically, seeing yellow leaves on plants is inevitable. Being...
Do Your Plants Need Pinching or Pruning?
While trimming, pruning, and pinching sound like painful procedures, they are exactly what your plants need to grow big and strong.
How to Identify the 5 Most Common Plant Diseases
While there are many more plant diseases out there than the ones outlined here, here are the top five plant diseases you should be familiar...
Getting Rid of Algae in the Grow Room
Although they aren’t classified as plants, algae are comparable photosynthetic organisms that grow in the same environment as plants.
Could Your Plants Be Suffering from an Abiotic Plant Disease?
When plants aren’t healthy, diagnosing the problem can be a challenge. Gardeners often look for obvious signs, like a biological...
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Plant Analysis
From helping solve nutrient issues to performing a vital role in crop research, here are the benefits and drawbacks of plant analysis.
Top 3 Reasons Why Vertical Farms Fail
?The road to victory is often riddled with failure, especially if you’re trying to learn something new. Chris Michael is here to point out...
