Dustin came to Hydrobuilder in its early days and never stopped growing, literally. With 12+ years of hands-on experience across outdoor gardens, indoor setups, and post-harvest processing including extraction, he brings real cultivation perspective to every guide he writes. As lead content creator for the Learning Center, he works daily with the industry's top brands, giving him both the grower's eye and the insider's view on what actually works.
Root pruning trims excess root growth to correct root binding, restore nutrient uptake, and keep hydroponic systems flowing. Learn when pruning is actually necessary, how much…
Dustin Davis
When you first hear of the training technique known as monster cropping, it may sound really strange. It involves a weird process known as revegging, and…
Dustin Davis
Vertical growing stacks your canopy in tiers instead of spreading it across the floor, which can double or triple production in the same square footage. This…
Dustin Davis
A proper drying and curing process — slow drying at 60–70°F and 55–65% RH over 10–14 days, followed by 2–4 weeks of sealed jar curing with…
Dustin Davis
If you are noticing your blooms are very light and airy, you can try and increase flower density with a bud hardener! If you’re a hobby…
Dustin Davis
First and foremost, you’ll need a good pair of trimming scissors. If you are trimming by hand, this is obvious. But even if you use a…
Dustin Davis
Learn the Sea of Green (SOG) method to maximize yield in tight spaces: pack uniform plants, flip to flower early, and streamline cycles. Get tips on…
Dustin Davis
The goal of flushing is to remove accumulated salt deposits from your medium and force the plant to metabolize its stored nutrient reserves in the final…
Dustin Davis
It’s important to learn how to clean & maintain your trimming machine if you want to achieve peak productivity and extend the life of your equipment.…
Dustin Davis
Follow the proper order for mixing plant nutrients: start with silica (let it sit), add base A/B, then cal-mag, finish with supplements and pH. Get tips…
Dustin Davis
Easily one of the most common mistakes new growers make is with watering. They either water too little, or too much. But, overwatering is usually more…
Dustin Davis
Silica is one of the most powerful plant supplements in controlled environment agriculture. Learn how silicon strengthens stems, thickens cell walls, boosts pest and disease resistance,…
Dustin Davis
