What is the easiest hydroponic system for beginners? While hydroponics can seem complicated, certain setups don’t require huge investments or technical know-how. As an avid gardener who loves simplifying hydro growing, I’ve discovered genius beginner systems that anyone can implement at home. This guide will share my top picks for the most user-friendly hydroponic methods. … Read more
When it comes to growing plants without soil using hydroponics, the type of water is crucial. Yes, you can use tap water but there are a few things you must know first in order to succeed. Let me tell you, I once thought any ol’ H2O would do the trick. Boy was I wrong! I … Read more
Yes, hydroponics needs constant water but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Remember when your friend spilled juice all over his new sneakers? That’s what’ll happen to your plants if you don’t water them right! I’ve been growing plants hydroponically for decades so you could say water is my middle name – John … Read more
What is the difference between traditional gardening methods and hydroponics? At first glance, they may seem quite similar – after all, both involve growing plants. But when you dig a little deeper (pun intended!), there are some key differences between these two approaches that produce dramatically different results. As an avid gardener who has dabbled … Read more
Well folks, the topic of semi-hydroponics vs full-fledged hydroponics has certainly got indoor gardeners split down the middle like a wishy-washy politician. On one hand, you’ve got the set-it-and-forget non-soil ways of hydro that promise plants galore. But on the other sits semi-hydro – is it really hydro if your plants got their feet loose … Read more
Can you switch from soil to hydroponics? Absolutely! But it’s not quite as simple as just plopping your soil-grown plants into a hydro system. There are a few key considerations to ensure your plants thrive in their new environment. As an avid gardener who’s made the soil to hydro transition many times, let me walk … Read more