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One of the great things about a small, compact grow box is that you can pursue hydroponic gardening in a smaller space. To create an optimal space design for your grow box, check out some of these handy tips for initial planning and installation.Consider Power SourcesAlthough some growers use generators or other off-the-grid power sources, a lot of small grow boxes plug into larger electricity grids. Look for where wall outlets are in any interior space to make sure your box will have a ha …

pH value is one of the most important things for any hydroponics setup. Too high or too low of a pH value can really have a devastating effect on plants. It's not uncommon for growers to see the real effect of extreme pH levels in withering plant stems, burned or yellowed leaf tips, or other signs that plants are not doing well.So how do you provide for this very specific chemical puzzle? How do you keep the right pH in a hydroponic environment?Here are some ways that growers around the wor …

We've talked a lot about some of the most common reasons to do hydroponics, but other interesting arguments for this innovative type of gardening have to do with obscure science that not all of us are aware of.One of these ideas is connected to that old saying “you are what you eat,” and a lot of us get this on some intuitive level, but we don't really understand how the body gets revitalized by the nutrients that it takes in.Your Body is Younger Than You ThinkIf you're in dismay about bein …

Troubleshooting a hydroponics crop cycle isn't always easy.When problems arise, it's hard for beginners or even seasoned hydroponic growers to quickly identify what's wrong with plants. Here are some general guidelines you can use to stay on top of your plant’s conditions and recognize hydroponics problems sooner.Know the warning signs and how to spot themDespite the fact that a lot of symptoms for plant burning, bacterial blight and other problems are often similar, you can sometimes get a …

These days, a lot of soil farmers and hydroponics farmers have been finding out that there are lots of options for keeping worms and other crawly critters off of plants. With the rush toward organics and sustainable non-toxic farming practices, organic pest control has become a big issue in today's industry.Growers can take advantage of a number of different strategies to help make hydroponic produce better, and protect it from a wide range of insects.Protective barriersOne simple way to a …