This otherworldly type of plant with a vast range of species produces an amazing array of color and texture combinations that make you wonder how they landed on earth. Besides desktop Zen gardens and windowsill companions, succulents often make good ground cover outdoors and some species can grow quite large, given time. If you haven’t ever made friends with a potted succulent and are not quite sure where to start, or just love to read everything you possibly can on the subject because you have hundreds, read on!

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In the coming articles, we’re going to investigate some of the top choices for your hydroponic growing medium. We will look at the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how to properly prepare and use them to maximize your results. Whether you’re on the fence about going hydro or a veteran, stick around as there is something for all to learn!Rock What? What do you get when you melt sand and rock down and then spin it into a fibrous material, much like a favorite fair food? A tummy ache? No. A highly efficient support system for your plants? Yes! Stonewool (or more commonly call... [More]

This is the part I’ve been waiting for - I’ve spent two weeks eagerly watching my seedlings grow. I’m like a kid asking my parents, “Are we there yet?” over and over. I knew it was time to prepare for the transplant into the Aero Machine when my plants developed true leaves. I prepared my reservoir with ten gallons of water. At Worm’s Way they said I could use water from the tap, and that I should allow the water to sit so any chorine dissipates, and to expect the pH to need adjusting. I know in the future to start looking into a reverse osmosis system to ge... [More]

Now that I’m all read up on hydroponics, I did some shopping. You know that look people give you when you go to a buffet and come back to the table with more than you can possibly eat, trying to modestly arrange your plates and bowls in front of you? Yeah, I’m that guy. I also have a pension for flashiness. I remember my first car, a Hemi Cuda with a reputation for leaving the roads burning, cleverly disguised as a ’62 Impala with rust and torn upholstery. No one suspected a thing. I wanted all the bright and shiny, and lots of it. Fortunately, Roger (the Worm’s Way Ind... [More]

Do you live in an apartment complex with no room for an outdoor garden? Does the idea of letting your plants grow freely around your living space like an indoor urban jungle kind of make you claustrophobic? Are you looking to separate yourself from the bright lights required for your plants to live? An indoor grow room might be your best bet. “Grow room” can mean many things, from a spare bedroom to a closet to a free-standing container constructed specifically to provide your plants with the optimal growing conditions and environment (see Secret Jardin’s collection of DarkRo... [More]