Gardening takes us away to a far off land where the greens make us happy and replenish our weary souls. Gardeners are the happiest souls, and they are always on the lookout for trying something new. So, we thought of providing all avid gardeners with all the information about the new soilless gardening trend that they must try their hands at!
About Soilless Gardening
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Soilless gardening is a phenomenon where organic and inorganic materials replace soil. It is also called Hydroponics, and materials like Sphagnum peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, coarse sand, and coco are used instead of soil. You can easily grow plants like lettuce, strawberry, spinach, bell peppers, and herbs with the soilless gardening method.
How to Prepare the Soilless Mixture
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There are several soilless gardening mixes available in the market. You can get a suitable one and the seeds of the plant you want to grow. You can even make the mixture at home by combining half sphagnum peat moss and half perlite or vermiculite. All these components have nutrients that help the plant to grow properly.
Benefits of Soilless Gardening
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- Saves Water
- Enhanced Quality of Produce
- Faster Rate of Growth
- Environmental Friendly
