Using Safe Plastics for your Hydroponics

Hydroponics is a method of planting that uses a nutrient-rich water solution as a base for the plants to grow. In contrast to the traditional soil-based planting, hydroponics is the …

Are Pine Needles Good for Compost? 

Pine needles are abundant in nature and found in all parts of the world. They are a rich source of organic matter and are usually added to a compost pile …

Best Reverse Osmosis System for Hydroponics 

Growing plants in a hydroponic system will require water. For your garden plants to grow healthy and disease-free, they will need to get access to clean water. A reverse osmosis …

Worms in Compost: Are they a Friend or a Foe?

Composting is the breakdown of organic materials, such as food waste, vegetable scraps, leaves, and plants, to a nutrient-rich soil ideal for gardening. Worm farms or composting worms, or what …

Best Way to Germinate Seeds in Hydroponics

This is one of the questions you will be asking If you are new to hydroponic systems. There are many reasons why you might be considering a hydroponic system instead …

General Hydroponic Nutrients for Soil 

Finding the right fertilizer for your garden plant can be a big issue. Especially when you don’t know what to look for in a quality product. You do a quick …

Organic Materials: Can Meats Be Composted?

The process of composting refers to the idea of placing organic materials on the soil to serve as fertilizers for the plants. Approximately 30% of the total organic materials are …