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Who can use a Bicycle Repair Stand?

Anyone who owns a bike can use a bicycle repair stand.  They are essential for anyone who wants to do repairs on their own bike or who wants to complete their own maintenance.  The stand allows you to hold the bike off the ground in a variety of positions.  Many stands even let you hold …

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Can I use Fluorescent Lights for my indoor garden?

Fluorescent lights are a good compromise when you want bright light but do not want to have a high electric bill.  These lights emit light that can be very similar to sunlight but cost much less than metal halide to operate.  They are the happy medium lights for many amateur gardeners.  This is because they …

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How to install your indoor Grow Lights

It is important to understand that plants are used to getting light from the sun, which is millions of miles away.  When you are placing grow lights for your plants, please remember that if they are too close, they can burn the plants.  You also have to check the ambiance of the light to make …

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Reasons to have Multiple Grow Tents

Even homeowners who want to get an early start on growing their garden may want to have multiple grow tents.  This is because different plants have different needs.  Some plants grow better in direct sunlight, so these need more heat and light.  Others grow best in the shade, so they will need less light.  Instead …

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Starting your new Garden with Hydroponics

It is easy to start your new garden with hydroponics.  All you need is a fertilizer solution and a grow tent.  You can start the seedlings by suspending them slightly above the water so that the bottom of the seed just touches the solution.  Then you wait for the roots to develop and anchor the …

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Using a Grow Tent Inside your Home

You can use a grow tent inside your home to keep your delicate plants safe from winter storms.  The only thing you have to be careful of is to have the tent in a well-ventilated room.  Plants process carbon dioxide, so they need access to circulated air.  If there is not enough ventilation, the plants …

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Are Hydroponics suitable for all Plants?

Hydroponics, or growing plants without soil, is not suitable for all plants.  Plants that have small roots, such as many versions of cacti, should not be grown without soil.  You must also consider the fertilization needs of your plants because some nutrients will not dissolve well in water, which is the growing medium for this …

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Can I use HID lights outside?

High intensity discharge (HID) lights may be used both outside and inside but you must have the proper ballast for the light.  You should also put a cover over the light during storms so that it is not exposed to excess moisture.  You should not run wire from inside your house to an outside light …

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What is a Hydro Farm?

A true hydro farm is actually a combination of a couple of different system to help you grow plants.  The top of the system is hydroponic and hold the plants with the roots in the water.  The bottom of the system is normally a freshwater fish tank that lets the fish move around the roots …

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What is the Meaning of a Hydro System?

The meaning of a hydro system is that it is based upon water.  Hydro is the Greek word for water and it is the basis of the hydroponic systems.  These plants are grown inside a grow tent with artificial light and no dirt.  This also lets you control the amount of nutrients received by the …

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Can I use a Grow Box inside the House?

You can use a grow box inside your house as long as you have enough room and enough ventilation.  It is important to have adequate airflow around the box and into the room.  Plants need to breath, just like people, but they breathe carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen.  They need to have a constant supply …

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Can I use a LED Grow Light for Outdoor Plants?

The only consideration when using a LED grow light for outdoor plants is to keep it protected from the weather.  You should not hang the light in a location where it will be exposed to rainfall or snow.  Using a wooden cover for your plants and placing the grow light under the cover, gives you …

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