Blog List Category: Plant Care

How Much Light is Best For Tomato Seedlings?

How much light should tomato seedlings get? If you give them too little, they will become tall, skinny, unhealthy plants, a…

Should You Use Drainage in Your Pots?

It used to be very common to add drainage material, such as rocks, Leca, or clay pot shards in the bottom of pots for added…

Does Gravel in Pots Increase Drainage – The Latest Science

Logic would have you believe that adding gravel or pot shards in the bottom of a pot or container will increase drainage and…

What is DLI – the Daily Light Integral 

In the good old days, it was easier for gardeners to talk about the artificial light plants required because most gardeners…

Biochar – Does it Really Work in the Garden?

Biochar is a special kind of charcoal that seems to have many benefits as a soil amendment. It holds water, acts like a…

Is Yeast a Super Fertilizer for Plants?

The hottest new trend is to fertilize plants with a magical “superfood” fertilizer made from yeast. Is this a…

Pros & Cons of Hydroponics, Aeroponics, Kratky, Aerogardens

Hydroponics is becoming much more popular with home gardeners and there are a number of different systems including regular…

18 LED Grow Light Myths You Should Know About

LED Grow Lights are becoming very popular and they are a good choice if you are buying a new grow light system or upgrading…

Does Planting With The Moon Work?

The idea that the Moon affects plant growth is an old one that is believed for many moons. It can be found in the folklore of…
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