Hanging grow lights might seem like a simple task but there are various aspects to consider before hanging lights. The type of lights, spectrum, coverage, and intensity will influence the best way ...
Differences between Imperial and Metric fittings
When selecting compatible fittings for your project it’s essential to know what you’re buying. There are key differences between imperial and metric, and understanding them is the first step to ens...
How to Get Rid of Whitefly – Tips for Prevention & Treatment
Whiteflies are a common problem for growers and have the ability to cause significant damage to plants. Colonies can quickly multiply in various growing environments such as greenhouses, hydroponic...
10 Tips on How to Lower Humidity in a Grow Tent
High levels of humidity can cause issues such as poor plant health, mould, mildew, pest problems, disease, and lower yields. If you’re struggling to lower humidity in a grow tent, keep reading for ...
How Often to Change Hydroponics Water
The quality of water in a hydroponic system can impact growth and affect your harvest. It is essential that hydroponic growers closely monitor water quality to avoid issues such as stunted growth, ...
Dealing with Botrytis, Powdery Mildew and VOCs in Your Grow Space
Protecting crops from airborne diseases like viruses, bacteria, mould, and powdery mildew is essential for a smooth operation. When these issues begin to arise, it can often be very difficult to er...
Sowing the Seeds of Success: A Guide to Seed Planting during January and February
As winter begins to loosen its grip on the UK, gardeners eagerly prepare for the upcoming growing season. January and February may seem like frosty months, but for the keen horticulturist, it's the...
How to Heat a Grow Tent: 11 Tips for Raising the Temperature
Temperature plays an important role in the growth and development of plants. Maintaining the temperature of a grow tent at optimal levels will help your plants thrive and promote bigger harvests. A...
Automatic Plant Watering Systems to Water Plants While Away
As dedicated indoor gardeners, it can be a worry leaving your plants unattended. Much of your time and effort has gone into cultivating your crop, so ensuring they stay healthy when you’re away is ...
How to Raise Humidity in a Grow Tent
How to Raise Humidity in a Grow Tent Plants need optimum levels of humidity to ensure they maintain the correct moisture balance to prevent dehydration, wilting, disease, and rot. The beauty of gro...
How to Build an Indoor Grow Room & Common Mistakes to Avoid
If you’re wondering how to build an indoor grow room and what common mistakes to avoid, read on for some top tips. Done right, a grow room can provide the perfect space to nurture your plants in a ...
How to get into Vertical Farming – A Beginners Guide
Vertical farming is becoming increasingly popular as people look for ways to establish better food security and reduce reliance on shop bought fresh produce. This method is especially popular with ...
Spider mites are a common pest that feed on plant sap and can cause a considerable amount of damage. They can ruin crops and can even kill your plants if the infestation is not treated in good time...
How to Control and Get Rid of Fungus Gnats
What are fungus gnats and how do I get rid of them? Fungus gnats are small, flying insects that slightly resemble a mosquito. They are members of the Sciaridae family and are also known as sciarid ...
Aphids are very small flying insects that belong to the Aphidoidea superfamily of insect species. They are infamous as being one of the most prevalent pests and cause havoc for agriculture and gard...
Thrips are bothersome insects that can infest your plants and ruin all your hard work. Luckily, there’s ways and means to control them and stop them from coming back. Read on for advice and tips on...
How to Reduce your Electricity Bill
With the recent increases in energy prices, it’s essential we start looking at ways in which we can reduce our electricity consumption to help save money on our energy bills! Ways you can reduce yo...
Container gardening is the practice of growing plants in pots. It’s ideal if you are limited on space and can be used to grow a wide variety of flowering plants, fruits and vegetables. Beginners en...
What components make up a complete grow tent kit?
Tents Without the tent, there is no grow tent kit! We have a variety of tents in different sizes and styles to suit your needs. LITE tents are a great choice for those of you who are just getting s...
A Comprehensive Guide to Plant Cuttings and Successful Propagation
What is propagation? Propagation simply refers to the process in which new plants grow. This can be from seeds or cuttings. What is a plant cutting? A cutting, often referred to as a clone, is a si...
How to Control Your Temperatures in Summer?
Grow room temperatures in summer Perfecting your environment can be a bit of a struggle when summer arrives. Many growers face elevated temperatures and inconsistent humidity ranges throughout the ...
A Beginners Guide to Hydroponic Systems
It’s no secret that Hydroponics is the future. Traditional methods of growing typically waste large amounts of water which just isn’t necessary! In order to work towards sustainability, this is som...
How to Mix Your Nutrients Correctly
The Importance of Mixing your Nutrients Correctly Do you find yourself wondering if your nutrient solution is exactly as it should be? Many growers overlook the process of mixing up their nutrient ...
Mulder's Chart - Plant Nutrition and Interactions
Mulder’s Chart Have you ever had a deficiency that can’t be explained? Have you given your plants everything they need in order to thrive, but are looking worse for wear? If you have answered yes t...