When shopping for plants, it is important to consider plant traits. Height is an important trait because height determines how the plant respond to its surroundings. Plant adaptability also matters because some plants thrive better in some environmental conditions better than others. The same goes for light tolerance, as many environments vary in how much sunlight is available to plants. It is … [Read more...]

There is a community that is built to help out adults who need help gaining independence and confidence because they have disabilities that they struggle with. They are constantly coming up with new ideas, and one of their ideas, that the adults they work with seemed to love, is growing lettuce. They didn't start growing it to be able to serve them all salads, the idea was that they wanted to give … [Read more...]

When it comes to irrigating in order to let it more water and air, less is more. If you are irrigating too often, then you end up with too much moisture and not enough air flow. When you use rock wool it gives your plants a bit of a boost, where you won't have to worry about irrigation as much. You won't need a lot of rock wool in relation to the size of your plant. Key Takeaways: When … [Read more...]

Clay balls are popular and beneficial when used in hydroponic systems. With proper use, their benefits can be further increased by following few tips. It is advisable to rinse the pebbles prior to their first use, because even with good process control there could be a manufacturing debris lodged within the pores. Occasional rinsing will also remove the salt buildup that may cause phytotoxicity. … [Read more...]

The best way to get ahead of planting season is to start indoors, this can lead to some problems for your plants though, like leggy seedlings. Leggy seedlings are those seedlings that have to stretch really far to get what they need, and therefore become weak. A leggy seedling might be needing to stretch to get to the light source that they need, or because of hot temperatures, might grow too … [Read more...]

You can grow your own herbs of any kind with just a small container and a light that helps with growing of those herbs. You can even grow basil, if you are somebody who loves to use basil on just about anything. You can grow it just for your own personal needs. It doesn't have to be a large project, or a huge garden to get the benefits you want out of it. As long as the plant is given some care, … [Read more...]

In New York, there is some difficulty in growing plants on your own since the winters are pretty dismal and grey. It may be hard to start a new garden under those circumstances, but there is a solution to that problem. Hydroponic growing is great for people in that situation because you can grow your own plants in containers and watch them grow. With the right support and system to grow, you can … [Read more...]