Net cup angles in vertical hydroponics are little details that I missed back when I was a beginner. I thought, “Nah, this won’t affect my garden so much!” But I was wrong—some of my hydroponic plants were softening and drying out. That’s when I realize I’m using the incorrect net cup angle. In general, the…
Spinach is a nutrient-dense vegetable that works well in salads and sandwiches. When you buy spinach, it usually comes in a plastic bag with leaves of all sizes. But how do you know how many leaves you need for your recipes? Which leaves are better? I got you! Generally, spinach leaves are classified as young…
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It’s raining, and you’ve forgotten all about your potted plants outside. It happens sometimes. Most plants won’t be harmed by rainwater, but is it a concern to leave them out during the rain? It could be. On average, it is not harmful for potted plants to be left out in the rain and be given…
If you’ve been gardening for a while, you’ve probably heard of salt marsh hay somewhere along the way. You may be wondering what salt hay even is, and is it good used as mulch? I use them from time to time and yes, they are good. However, there are a few not-happy things that you…
Horticubes and rockwool are common growing mediums for hydroponic systems. I was initially unsure which of the two should be used in my system. So I bought a small pack of each to learn about their differences and decide which one is best for me. Here’s what I found. Generally, horticubes and rockwool vary in…
Pothoses are gorgeous hanging plants and browning ruins their looks, right? It’s aggravating that this browning can appear as blotches or spots in the leaf centers or at the leaf margins. I once asked myself, “So what is the cause of browning if it is revealed as small spots? Or blotches?” Generally, browning on pothos…