Garden Design
Hydroponic gardening's popularity has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, especially in North America.
Hydroponics
is simply growing plants in a liquid-based growing medium without the
soil. Benefits of hydroponic gardening include a more
controlled environment without running the risk of introducing
soil-based insects or diseases, complete control over the amount of
nutrients each plant receives (no fighting with weeds for nutrients),
and better control over the space used since there's no need for root
spread.
Starting your own hydroponic garden takes time and attention, but once
running successfully, your new garden can yield excellent results.
Helpful Steps
Although
these are some helpful tips in starting your hydroponic garden, we
recommend coming in to the store or calling us to discuss your growing
project. This will allow us to better understand what you are trying
to accomplish and we can lead you down the right path. We are here to
help gardeners grow successfully the first time by offering the proper
equipment and the right information.
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Tomatoes, peppers and
herbs are perfect for beginners. Order seedlings for hydroponics that
have been started without soil, or gently wash away soil from the
roots in a steady flow of water until free of dirt.
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Use a hydroculture pot, a
double-walled pot, or a simple glass container for just a couple
plants. Single plants in a container filled with marbles or polished
stones makes an interesting decoration.
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Anchor plants in the pot with
vermiculite, rock wool or gravel. Each of these mediums contain no
nutrients, but give the plant the same support that soil would.
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Mix the hydroponic solution per
the instructions on the packaging. Hydroponic fertilizing mix will
provide all the main and minor nutrients that a plant grown in proper
soil would receive.
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Place the fish bubbler into the
pot as instructed on the packaging for a fish tank. This allows a
steady supply of oxygen to the plant's roots. Lay marbles, polished
rocks or clean gravel over the support medium for a more desirable
look.
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Monitor the pH level of your
solution on a regular basis, and change your solution as instructed by
your particular brand, usually every two weeks.
We Have The Answers
One of the most important items when it comes to hydroponics is to have a reliable source of information. With the proper equipment success is only ensured with proper instructions and information. This is were we are leaps and bounds above our competition. We know hydroponics, we know what we sell, we know what others sell, and most of all we will know what you need. The good news is we do not base it on price, but on project.