Most potted and garden plants have no chance to develop without fertilization. Here, soil ecosystems are inadequate for growth. Using artificial nutrients is therefore necessary to make up for the lack of certain minerals. Effective fertilization requires knowledge, which is difficult for beginners in gardening. What is liquid fertilizer? Liquid fertilizer is a suitable solution …

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When it appears there are more weeds on the lawn than the grass itself and you can’t remove them manually, weed killers come to the rescue. However, when deciding to use a weed killer for grass, vegetables, flowers, or any other plants, know that the application of each of these substances requires the utmost care. …

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Living organisms by definition are not homogenous. The species constantly evolve, including your vegetable and fruit plants. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what your plants are and aren’t resistant to. Pesticide resistance is the natural and transmissible capacity of certain plants to survive exposure to this pesticide product. How can it be explained that …

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Even the most tightly guarded hydroponic system may attract pests.  Previously we discussed one such pest, and now we shall concentrate on the other main pest likely seen.

How To Spot a Whitefly Infestation

When small pure white moth-like characters appear and take to the air when the plant is shaken, you are looking at a whitefly infestation in your grow room.  These flies feast on the plant juices, which can quickly turn your indoor hydroponic gardening system into a brown and rotting mess.

Two possible culprits are wreaking havoc on your plants: greenhouse whitefly and citrus whitefly.  Both cause significant damage, but there are also very simple controls to keep the infestation in check and eradicated.

Getting Rid of Your Whitefly Infestation

The first possibility is yellow sticky traps.  Yes; yellow traps will capture whiteflies because the flies are naturally attracted to white.  Collect the flies and dispose of the trap when the infestation is over.  Vacuum cleaners also work, are fun to run, but may not work as well as the traps.

The other possibility to keep flies in check is to use nature against nature.  Green lacewings are one exceptional option, and these will keep flies in check while also keeping further infestations down.

The flies eventually will die because of a mold that will accumulate on some plants within an indoor hydroponic gardening system.  Soapy water will take care of the mold, although the infestation will be extremely high at this point.

Keeping pests in check is an ongoing battle; good luck in your fight.

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Poor growth is one of the most common problems for crops. The most natural and economical way to feed your plants, therefore, is to offer them a rich and balanced soil from which they draw their food according to their needs. The nutrients needed to promote growth are often not found in the soil. In …

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Pam R. from North Carolina I started using the SNS 209 as a systemic on my roses at the end of last season, in the hopes I could get ahead of thrips. The difference is remarkable—my roses are more vigorous, less susceptible to disease, the leaves are darker green, and I am getting plenty of …

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