James Craig 
Peat pots provide an economical and simple method of seed-starting indoors or in the garden, offering numerous advantages such as preventing transplant shock. Before sowing seeds in strips, pots or pellets, it’s essential to presoak them first to help retain moisture and prevent too rapid drying out of your chosen medium. Doing this helps ensure …
Gardenia notes one advantage of growing tiger lilies is their natural pest repellence properties, as well as their self-sowing habit that creates clumps that persist year after year. Tiger lilies are easy to care for and thrive in almost all climates and soil conditions. To maintain their best appearance, however, proper drainage and full sunlight …
First and foremost, houseplants should be regularly checked for aphids. A harsh spray of water usually suffices to eradicate them as well as wash away their honeydew – an irresistibly sweet sticky substance which attracts other pests – without harming the plants themselves. Aphids reproduce quickly, producing several generations in one season and devastating a …
Care must be taken when growing pothos in water; but it can be done. Rinse off any excess soil from your cutting, select a stem with at least three nodes, and trim back leaves below that node to remove all trace of dirt. Plant in a glass vessel filled with clean water and wait for …
When purchasing CFL bulbs for your cannabis garden, wattage should always be taken into consideration. For maximum yields, at least 150W worth of bulbs is required per plant for maximum productivity; this equates to 6 small 23-26W bulbs or 4 medium 40-42W ones. Knowing the difference between wattage and lumens is equally as essential; oftentimes …
Many vegetables and flowers thrive when multiple seeds are planted per hole, cell or pot. Once germinated, thin out seedlings until only one strong plant remains per “spot.” Planting too few seeds could leave space under your lights unused as well as extra seed starting mix lying around. To prevent this, it’s essential that you …
Jade plants are among the easiest houseplants to propagate. A basic potting mix, low light levels and misting are all that’s required to grow a new jade plant in your own home. Before taking stem cuttings, use clean clippers that you can sterilize by dipping in rubbing alcohol to ensure proper sanitation. Stem Cutting Jade …
Organic fungicide treatments exist, some of which have even been recognized by OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) for use on vegetables, roses and trees. Sulfur can be an effective preventive solution; when applied early at signs of disease. Home remedies such as baking soda and milk may also work effectively, especially if applied early in …
Spider mites can be an extremely troublesome problem for indoor gardeners. Although these pests appear similar to insects, they’re actually related to spiders, ticks and scorpions and extremely sensitive to oils used for gardening purposes. Spider mites thrive in warm conditions with low humidity levels, quickly amassing populations that attack plants by puncturing leaves and …
COB LEDs represent an exciting breakthrough in grow lighting technology. Packaged together and directly attached to substrate, these bare LEDs appear as one big light source. Results in much brighter light with better panel uniformity than older LED panels, making them ideal for photographers and filmmakers. What is a COB LED? COB LED technology is …
