Hydroponics systems are based around plants being grown in water, so why don’t plants drown? This is one of the first things, which confuses possible hydroponic growers, and it can be enough to prevent them from starting their own garden. While there is quite a lot to understand about hydroponics, one of the very first things any growers comes to …
Hydroponics is a great way to grow plants at home. New growers can quickly recover initial build costs, and their power bills are not as bad as they initially anticipated. One cost they may wish was cheaper, or there were alternatives is the price of liquid fertilizer. Because these mainly comprise of water, shipping can be more expensive, and they …
Some herbs are very easy to grow at home, yet there are many individuals who are put off by growing from seeds. However, it can be easy to bypass this step if you are looking to take a basil plant and transfer it to a soil garden. There can also be the case where you want to take basil from …
When growers begin looking at hydroponic systems, they need to take into consideration how cost effective they are. There is little reason in building a system that won’t pay for itself after the initial outlay. One such system that growers often think about is an aeroponics system. So, are these hydroponic systems cost effective for the average grower? Here, we …
Many individuals understand that hydroponics is the growing of plants without soil. Rather, the root systems are either supported in a growing medium, or suspended with the tips of their roots dangling in the nutrient rich water. One of the most common mistakes new growers make before they fully research hydroponics is the use of tap water. Therefore, this begs …
Many new hydroponic gardeners get confused with all the readings they need to take. With EC, pH and TDS, it can be boggling. To make it worse, there is another reading growers should be aware of. CF and how to control it is can be daunting, luckily though, these readings are not so hard to fully understand. Here, we will …
Many keen gardeners look at hydroponics as a way to grow crops all the year round. However, for new growers, they may be wondering how much it costs for such a system. Systems can be built from regular products, yet once it comes down to the power, then this is very different. The question of how much electricity does hydroponics …
It doesn’t matter how experienced a hydroponic grower is, there can be many occasions when they have plant problems and they need fixing. This is worse for new gardeners because they may never have faced these issues and wonder how they can fix them. Here we will look at some of the more common problems, which occur with plants, and …
Hydroponics has been around for thousands of years and began to make its way into recognition before the second world war. Since then, it has been seen as a way to grow crops in areas where it isn’t usually possible. Many places can be used, such as in cities, on rooftops, and in basements. Whether you want to this on …
Bamboo is an excellent plant to keep around your home; not only is it beautiful but it is pretty easy to care for and can increase the oxygen levels in your home significantly. You then have the Lucky Bamboo, which individuals like to have in case it will bring extra luck to them. When you trim your bamboo or want …
