Gardening Guides

Alright, you want to grow your own plants. You’re not alone in this desire. So many people are trying to figure out how to start seeds indoors. It’s understandable why: indoor gardening is a wonderful way to get the benefits of fresh produce year-round without having to do all the work of maintaining an outdoor … Read more

Indoor gardeners are always looking for ways to ensure their plants get the best possible fertilizer. But what is nitrogen, and why does it matter? Nitrogen is a gas that humans exhale when they breathe, and it’s the most abundant element in Earth’s atmosphere. It makes up 78% of air by volume, but plants need … Read more

From banana peels, and apple cores to coffee grounds and avocado pits in the back of your fridge, which have turned a funny color, a lot of what we throw in the trash is degradable food waste. These fruit and vegetable scraps do not have to go to landfills and can be used to make … Read more

If you buy bagged potting soil or potting mixes regularly, then you probably fear the dreaded gnat. Fungus gnats lay eggs in bagged soils and then emerge later to annoy you and kill your plants. Besides gnat eggs, bagged soils can also harbor harmful microbes, fungi, and other nasty creatures. Unfortunately, you cannot see these … Read more

If you happen to be at a garden center trying to decide what is going to better suit your plants? Well, vermiculite and perlite are quite similar, which is usually why people think about this. However, some key differences help you put things into perspective where the two are concerned. Apart from just knowing how … Read more

Sphagnum moss and peat moss are two commonly confused substances that gardeners, especially container gardeners, are likely to run across. While they may sound the same, a prepared gardener knows how to spot the difference between the two and why it matters. Sphagnum moss and peat moss come from the same plant, but sphagnum is … Read more

Ventilation is a crucial yet often overlooked part of horticulture. Much like humans, plant growth needs air to survive. They use it for both photosynthesis and respiration. And as such, when there is no airflow in your grow tent, your plants will suffocate.  But leaving your grow tent open beats the entire purpose of it. … Read more

In this blog post, you’ll learn how you can make your own DIY grow light system and how to choose LED lights to grow indoor plants. And basically, all you need to know about grow light setups for plants.  So, what’s special about a grow light? Growing plants indoors can be a challenging hobby. When … Read more