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Electrical Conductivity in the Garden
Electrical conductivity measurements were once one of the only ways growers could check up on the elemental concentrations of their...
The Complexities of Defining and Measuring Light Energy
Light energy is an extremely complex property to measure. In order to better understand light energy and its relation to our world, we have...
Understanding PPM in Soil
The over-used expression, ppm, is short-hand for parts per million, and it’s one of the most common items that shows up on soil test...
pH pHacts
Do you know what pH stands for? Read on to find out and to learn other fun facts about pH.
RO Water: Your Nutrient Formula’s BFF
The best way to ensure that you starting with a clean foundation of pure water on which to build your formula of plant-specific nutrients...
4 Things Affecting the Drainage of Your Soil
Managing cultivated plants so that they receive just the right amount of water when they need it is as much an art as it is a science.
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...
Managing pH in Aquaponic Systems
To keep the fish in your aquaponic system happy, it is best to avoid rapid swings in pH. This article offers some expert advice.
How to Test the pH Level of Your Soil
Knowing your soil's pH values can help you solve many lawn and garden problems. Here's how to test your soil's pH levels.
How to Understand a Water Quality Report
Water is everywhere, but, increasingly, it is less fit for consumption for your plants. From pesticides to heavy metals, pollutants can...
5 Mistakes Rookie Home Growers Make
If you are new to maintaining a home garden, there are a handful of rookie mistakes that are easy to make. Fortunately, you don't have to...
Top 4 Reasons Why Your Garden's pH is Out of Whack
The pH of your nutrient solution or soil is not a constant thing. In this article, Eric Hopper looks at the top four suspects that could...
What the Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) Can Do For Your Garden
The concept of cation exchange capacity (CEC) is one that often confuses novice and seasoned gardeners alike; however, a basic...
How to Optimize the Strength of Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions
Accurately measuring the concentration of your nutrient solution being applied to your crops is critical for optimizing yields, but don’t...
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.
What Every Grower Needs to Know About Water Quality
Water. It’s a basic requirement for all life on our planet and absolutely essential to every aspect of gardening—both indoors and out—but...
Balancing Act: Understanding the Ups and Downs of pH
The best growers have the basics of horticulture down pat. One of the most important basics is understanding pH.
How Do I Calibrate a pH Pen?
A pH pen is a tried-and-true piece of equipment every serious gardener should own and know how to use.
Why You Should Keep a Plant Journal
A journal can help a gardener keep track of the progress of plants and compare the results of using different techniques, tools and...
