🌳 The 5 Best Hydroponic Systems for Growing Vegetables Indoors in 2023

The BASICS: How to Use Grow Lights for Indoor Plants! 🌳
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The BASICS: How to Use Grow Lights for Indoor Plants! 🌳

ByRoger Holden

What would you do if you want to set up an indoor garden, but the lighting environment inside your house is inconducive? One of the options you would probably consider is investing in grow lights. These gardening accessories provide full-spectrum light enabling plant growth in areas that would otherwise be inhospitable for plants due to…

SIMPLE Steps on How to get RID of Fungus in Garden Soil | 🌳
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SIMPLE Steps on How to get RID of Fungus in Garden Soil | 🌳

ByRoger Holden

Different types of fungi exist naturally in soil, some of which are beneficial, others harmful. Unfortunately, there are thousands of fungi species that can easily mess up your garden and plants. These fungi are associated with root rot that messes up with plants’ root systems, affecting the water and nutrient uptake. Additionally, the fungi can…

Potting Soil vs Garden Soil | Understanding the differences!
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Potting Soil vs Garden Soil | Understanding the differences!

ByRoger Holden

When it comes to growing plants, indoors or outdoors, few aspects are as important as the choice of growing media. Unless your garden relies fully on hydroponics, you will probably have to choose between potting soil and garden soil at some point. So, what is the difference between these two soil types, and which one…

SIMPLE DIY Guide on How to Start Seeds for Hydroponics! | 🌳

SIMPLE DIY Guide on How to Start Seeds for Hydroponics! | 🌳

ByRoger Holden

Most hydroponics gardeners have probably been there; your garden is all set up, and all that remains is to plant your first seeds. There are numerous upsides to planting your own seeds as opposed to purchasing seedlings from retailers. By starting your seedlings, you have better control over the nutrients, light, water, and air that…

Aquaponics made Easy to Understand | How do aquaponics work?

Aquaponics made Easy to Understand | How do aquaponics work?

ByRoger Holden

Farming practices in the modern-day world are considerably different from those of decades ago. With the changes in climate, farming spaces, and tech advancements, fields such as aquaponics have continued to gain popularity. Basically, aquaponics is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. The former deals with the rearing of fish and other aquatic creatures, while…

8 Easy Steps to Make an Indoor Succulent Garden! | DIY Guide

8 Easy Steps to Make an Indoor Succulent Garden! | DIY Guide

ByRoger Holden

When it comes to indoor gardening, some people have better luck than others. Your experience might be greatly affected by the plants you choose, your skills and knowledge, your hardiness zone, and numerous other factors. Luckily, the succulent family of plants is among the best and easiest to grow for virtually anyone. This ease of…

What gardening zone am I in? Determining Planting Zones & Growing Zones

What gardening zone am I in? Determining Planting Zones & Growing Zones

ByRoger Holden

If you have some gardening experience, you have probably come across seed package labels with gardening zones indicated. What exactly do these zones mean, and which plants thrive in each zone? The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone interactive map was created to give gardeners an idea of the general climate conditions prevalent in their areas and,…

Budget Friendly: The French Cleat. Or, the Cheapest Way to Hang a TV on the Wall.

Budget Friendly: The French Cleat. Or, the Cheapest Way to Hang a TV on the Wall.

ByRoger Holden

Inspired by an article in an old issue of This Old House, this weekend we decided to use a French Cleat to hang our new flat screen TV on the basement wall. It seems really simple. It wasn’t. First, one half of the 2Ă—6 we were using cracked when Scott ripped it. Then Scott couldn’t…

Using Isopropyl Alcohol-Based Stain

ByRoger Holden

f you google “isopropyl alcohol-based wood stain,” it’s entirely possible you won’t find anything that resembles what you’re looking for. There’s probably a tutorial out there somewhere, but I haven’t found it yet. And although the bottle of concentrated tint that I use for staining with alcohol says, “May be mixed with water or alcohol…