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Beneficial Microbes

We get it; adding bacteria and fungus to your garden seems counterintuitive – but believe us when we say it's worth it. Increasing the microbial diversity in your plants can help improve the plant's vigour, increase yield, increase nutrient uptake, and aid in pest prevention.

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The Benefits Of Foliar Feeding

Foliar Spraying is the application of water/nutrients directly to the plant leaves through a spray bottle. It is not the most common way to feed your plants, but it has many benefits, and its popularity is on the rise. Foliar spraying should not solely be how you feed your plants as it has disadvantages.

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pH & EC Meter Maintenance

It is essential to look after your pH and EC meters as you will get inaccurate readings from them if you don't, which can have drastic effects on your plants.

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Fans 101

Getting your ventilation system right in your growing environment is key to healthy plants. Pulling fresh air into your grow room not only provides your plant with fresh CO2. It also helps keep the temperature down and reduce humidity – eliminating all the problems (and pests) that come with it.

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Root Issues - How to spot, fix & prevent

You will inevitably encounter a rootzone issue at some point. With our help, you will spot it early on, fix it, and learn the best practice to prevent future rootzone issues.  

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Easy Guide To Taking A Cutting

Taking plant cuttings is a great skill to have, and it allows you to keep your favourite strains of a plant going. Follow our five easy steps below, and you'll be away laughing.

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Gardening Sustainably

Whether you are a hydroponics grower or a good old fashioned dirt farmer, we all want to do our bit to help mother nature. We've compiled our top tips to help you garden more sustainably.

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Choosing the right LED

What's so good about LEDs anyway? Well, they put out a tonne less heat than HPS or CMH. They use less power and last a lot longer, making them better for your wallet and the environment. They can capture the full growing spectrum in one light. You don't need a separate ballast or shade giving you more space in your growing environment and fewer power cords to trip over.

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Top Tips For Pest Prevention

Prevention is 100% better than cure when it comes to your plants' defence against pests. We've compiled our top tips to help you keep your indoor garden a pest-free zone.

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Beat The Heat

Summer is fast approaching and while warmer temperatures are welcome in some areas, your garden is not one of them. Summer temperatures can cause an abundance of problems for your plants. Don't fret; we are here to help you beat the heat!

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What is runoff and why do I need to check it?

Why check it, you ask? If you regularly check your runoff, you will ensure your plant is feeding correctly, and your pH isn't fluctuating.

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Nitrogen Deficiency 101

Are your plants looking a little yellow? It could be a sign of a Nitrogen Deficiency. 

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Getting Your pH Right

Maintaining your pH levels is one of the essential factors in hydroponics, and it is often overlooked and not our first point of call when a problem arises within our garden.

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Avoid These 5 Mistakes In Your Hydroponic Setup

A hydroponic system can be an easier way to grow plants as you have control over the climate and conditions the plants are growing in. Once you've decided t…

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What Lighting To Consider For Your Hydroponic Setup

All hydroponic setups need sufficient lighting to compensate for a lack of direct access to natural sunlight. Choosing the best lighting options for your h…

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