The Importance of pH

pH is defined as the relative degree of acidity or alkalinity in an environment. pH is a vital component of a plant’s surroundings. As the pH changes, the ability of a plant to absorb nutrients changes also. In order to understand how and what to do about a changing pH, it is always helpful to [...]

Guidelines for Nutrients and Feeding

All types of plants need nutrients that are able to give them the elements that they need to complete vital biochemical processes. Nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorus (P) are usually the top three listed, but there are dozen other elements that plants need. Iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), and calcium (Ca), along with many other [...]

Hydroponics Growing Media

Plants that are grown in a hydroponic setting require water and support just like a soil-based plant. Don’t be fooled by the name hydroponics, it does not necessarily mean that the plant is grown in water. While this is partially true, there are many other choices available for media when using a hydroponic environment. Hydroponics [...]

Simple Plant Biology

The phrases ‘plant biology’ and ‘plant physiology’ and just the word botany can bring about scary images to the mind of many people. Although these can be very complex sciences, and studying them is meant for individuals who are professional as well as motivated, these sciences can be a beneficial to gardeners that fly ‘by [...]

What is included in Hydroponic Gardening Kits

A great way to get started in hydroponics is to purchase a complete hydroponic kit. Depending on your needs or how much you’re willing to spend, hydroponic kits can cost as much as a few thousand dollars or as little as a few dozen.

An Introduction to Hydroponic Gardening

The term hydroponics refers to the growing of plants in a medium other than soil. To accomplish this, a highly controlled and artificial setting is required to ensure plants receive the right amount of nutrients, water, light and support they need. Even though growing plants in a soil-less environment has many challenges, there are many [...]