Coco & Soilless Media
Jacob Rodowick
Grow Media: Clay Pebbles Vs Grow Stones
Clay pebbles, also known as hydroton, have been popular for decades and are the most common grow media used in hydroponic systems. They are made of…
Jacob Rodowick
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Soil & Media
Guides on growing in soil, coco coir, and other organic media. Learn how to choose the right growing medium, build living soil, amend with compost and minerals, and understand how your substrate choices affect water retention, drainage, and nutrient availability.
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Recently updated firstSoil & MediaTyler Hair
Watering Plants 101: Expert Tips
Watering your plants without thought can lead to serious issues in your garden or grow room. Over watering is more common since new growers tend to…
Tyler Hair
Soil & MediaTyler Hair
Root Bound Plant Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
Is your plant root-bound? Learn the telltale signs (circling roots, stunted growth, quick dry-down), how to safely tease and prune roots, step-by-step repotting, choosing the next…
Tyler Hair
Soil & MediaTyler Hair
How To Transplant A Plant
Learning how to transplant a plant is a vital step in becoming a serious grower. Transplanting is a necessity if you want your plants to reach…
Tyler Hair
Outdoor & Garden GrowingTyler Hair
Container Gardening: The Complete Guide to Growing in Pots
Container gardening is just as simple as it sounds – it’s growing plants in containers! This is something that you can do inside or outside. You…
Tyler Hair
Irrigation & FertigationDustin Davis
What Is Crop Steering? (Coco & Rockwool)
Crop steering lives in the root zone. Learn how WC, EC, and dryback trends guide plants toward vegetative or generative growth, on purpose.
Dustin Davis
Soil & AmendmentsTyler Hair
Why and How Mushrooms Grow In Gardens?
Seeing mushrooms pop up in beds or lawns? Discover what they mean for soil health, when they’re a risk, and practical ways to remove, prevent, and…
Tyler Hair