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Missteps in the garden should be expected regardless of whether you’re growing in soil or hydroponics....

We’ve got some bad news…the most important part of running a hydroponic garden that is sustainable long-term...

If you want to take your hydroponic gardening game up a level, achieving a more consistent yield from...

When hydroponic gardeners think of growing media, crowd favourites like expanded clay and coconut coir...

When it comes to pests and diseases, hydro growers have it easy. A customised nutrient regime means plants...

We all want healthy plants. Plants with thick stems and bushy green foliage. Big plants, rife with ready-to-harvest...

Gardeners might be some of the world’s most organised people and for good reason. Going head-to-head...

One of the many advantages of growing hydroponically is that your plants are less susceptible to pests...

If you’ve got a grow room (or tent), you need grow lights. They’re non-negotiable. Knowing which lights...

When it comes to pests and diseases, hydro growers have it easy. A customised nutrient regime means plants...

Investing in your first hydroponic system. Researching and re-researching proper lighting, nutrient,...

For hundreds (if not thousands) of years, garden pests have been more or less the same. Aphids. Spider...

In 1986, Hydroponic Xpress was born; to be frank, the soil quality in WA wasn’t cutting it. Back then,...

We’re about to undermine every teacher who told you it was polite to keep your hands to yourself but,...

Believe it or not, there was once a time when LED lighting was so expensive that the only companies using...

You know what they say – out of sight, out of mind. This saying rings true for many growers who...

While there are many hydro set-ups to choose from, the dutch bato system offers a level of affordability,...

Good things come to those who wait. We wait for our milk to become cheese, we wait for our grapes to...

Depending on your set-up and crop, Hydroponics can be as simple or as complicated as you need it to be....

The first step you should take is to purchase a carbon filter. A carbon filter and fan combo is hands...

First thing’s first – what are plant nematodes? Before getting into the nitty-gritty of this question,...

For experienced growers, hydroponics is an attractive way to garden. Often, this is due to varied growing...

Let’s get started with the basics. What is dissolved oxygen and why is it so important? Dissolved oxygen...

Whether it’s overfeeding the family goldfish or overwatering the lawn, we’ve all been there. No matter...

Let’s start with the basics. Mycorrhizae are beneficial fungi that develop symbiotic relationships with...

Although many growers will reach for the hydrogen peroxide at the mere mention of biofilm, it’s not always...

There are many ways a grower can promote healthy and abundant roots. One of the easiest and most effective...

Growth hormones are a set of 5 essential chemicals that all plants naturally produce. These are abscisic...

Poor water quality can be detrimental to the success of your system. Water that is too hard, too high...

Traditionally in hydroponics, nutrients are fed to plants via roots. You know the drill. Fill up your...

Before we delve into the ways plants are able to reproduce, it is important to understand some basic...

The topic of seeds can get pretty complicated. Inside one tiny seed is a whole host of genetic information...

So, what is silica and more importantly, why should you be adding it to your crop? Silica is a general...

Another common reason for a deficiency that many growers unknowingly face is due to their choice of growing...

Hydroponic media, such as expanded clay, does not contain nutrient for your plants. When you use expanded...

This brings us to the point of today’s newsletter. Apical dominance is excellent for plants in...

BENEFICIAL BUGS So, what are beneficial bugs? Simply put, beneficial bugs exist in your garden’s own...

Last month, one of our customers came into the store looking for help problem solving why her plants...