Unless you are using LED grow lights, you’ll need a reflector. More often than not, your fixture includes one, so you may not even think about it. But you need
Leafminers are small pests that chew and tunnel holes in your plants’ leaves. They create a web of destruction that is not only hard to reverse but also highly distinctive.
Keeping your grow tent clean is essential for healthy plants and big harvests. In this guide, we’ll show you the best way to clean a grow tent — from disinfecting
Wondering which nutrient source to use? This guide weighs plant-based and animal-based fertilizers, what affects uptake and consistency, and what studies say—so you can test and pick the best option
Leafhoppers are small insects, and both the nymph and adult stages can do serious damage to your plants. There are several species of leafhoppers in North America. In fact, there
There are several telltale signs that caterpillars are wreaking havoc on your garden. Usually, they’re most active during the hot summer months. If you notice that your leaves or shoots
Excess humidity also will mess with nutrient uptake. This is because the stomata in your plant’s foliage will sense that there is plenty of moisture in the air, and it
Thrips are tiny, fast-moving pests that can quietly devastate your plants—sucking sap, distorting leaves, and spreading dangerous plant viruses like tomato spotted wilt and impatiens necrotic spot virus. These slender
Mixing Plant Nutrients – How Order Affects Absorption
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 to avoid lockout, stabilize
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 common. Inexperienced growers dramatically
