Although germination and rooting techniques vary depending on the specific plant species, there are some general guidelines that can be followed for propagating the majority of...
A shade cloth is used in a greenhouse for two reasons. First, to protect plants from getting burned by intense sunlight and second, shade cloth is...
As practitioners in the fields of horticulture and urban agriculture (fields we give important names to because they follow a proven process and mean something to...
In order for the plants in a greenhouse to continue growing rapidly during the summer months, a greenhouse gardener needs to make sure that the temperature...
Orchid growers need to always be on the lookout for signs of trouble in their plants. If you know what to look for, you might be...
This information can only be applied to “conventional” magnetic ballasts. Digital/electronic ballasts, which are becoming more common all the time, have some important differences regarding internal...
Once all of the great benefits of growing in a Smart Pot fabric container have been experienced, a gardener will never go back to plastic potting...
Once a growing system is up-and-running, to successfully grow hydroponic plants, there are only a few tasks required. Check the system daily or every other day...
Upon entering a hydroponic retailer, a consumer will quickly notice the seemingly countless options available. There are many choices when it comes to choosing a brand...
They say that everything is bigger in Texas. Well, Texas is a fine state but you don’t have to live there to enjoy the benefits of...
Proper ventilation is imperative for a greenhouse to function properly. The ventilation system of a greenhouse provides fresh air to the plants (CO2), helps to control...
Most people appreciate easy access to fresh produce. This is one of the main reasons many of us become horticulturists. As we go through the trials...
Attached greenhouses are exactly what they sound like: greenhouses attached to another structure. In many cases, the other structure is the gardener’s house. Attached greenhouses include...
Many indoor horticulturists are reaping the benefits of growing in Smart Pot fabric containers. Not only do fabric containers give a plant’s roots maximum exposure to...
When purchasing a greenhouse, a gardener is faced with a few options in regard to the type of material the transparent panels are made from. Although...
Revolutionizing the 1000w Fixture: The HSE NXT2 Although there is no shortage of new lighting technologies being introduced, high intensity discharge, or HID, lighting systems are...
