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hydroponics for homeowners

Hydroponics for Homeowners


March 1, 2018

Hydroponic gardening is a popular technique that has become widely used in residential landscapes as well as commercial production in recent years. Hydroponics is the art of growing plants without soil; this not a new concept, it can be traced ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Tags: Ebb, Flow, Gardening, Growing Medium, Micronutrients, Nutrient Fill, Perlite, Reservoir, Rockwool, Technique, Vertical Drip, Water, Wick System

Potting Soil, Topsoil, Compost, Seed Starting Potting Mix – What’s the difference?


December 4, 2017

You find yourself standing in the store, staring at dozens of different bags of soil trying to figure exactly what you need to start a garden – what’s the difference between all of these "soils"? Typically, you will find different types ... READ MORE

Category: Crops
Tags: Compost, Fertilizer, Gardens, Organic Matter, Peat Moss, Perlite, Potting Soil, Soil Amendment, Topsoil, Vermiculite

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