The condition of the water becomes of paramount importance for the healthy growth and development of the plant in hydroponics. When to change the water and how should be done in a hydroponic system is a problem that every beginner and veteran hydroponic grower has experienced. In general water in hydroponic should be added every…
If, like I did, you sprayed your indoor plants with alcohol to clean or shine their leaves or to get rid of mealybugs (like I did, too), and you’re not sure what happens next, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know. Alcohol can be used as an insecticide to kill soft-bodied insect pests that…
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Unlike the good old days, choosing a watering can today is increasingly challenging because of the so many choices available. However, knowing the basics makes it easier to choose the watering can that works best for your needs. In general, when choosing a watering can, the five most important factors to consider are 1) material,…
Basil comes in all different kinds, breeds, flavors, and scents. However, isn’t it jarring to have some basils smell like licorice or lemon while others smell like cat pee? In general, basil plants can produce different scents akin to cat urine, lemon, licorice, or even cinnamon due to the presence of particular compounds like mercaptan,…
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What big herbs can be grown indoors? There’s the giant Italian parsley (Petroselinum crispum ‘Géant d’Italie’), giant sage (Salvia disermas L.), and the giant fennel (Ferula communis), which grows up to 10 feet. But nothing beats the biggest herb in the world: the banana, which comes in many colors. Bananas colors depend on two factors:…
Misting has been a hotly contested topic in the gardening world. It’s a case where you’re on the extremes of the arguments – it’s either you think that it’s a waste of time or the secret technique in raising a healthy plant. Misting with mist sprayers has no beneficial effect on the plant since it…