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These are the materials that mimic the soil in everyday gardens. It serves as a support system for your hydroponic indoor garden. They function mainly for anchoring the roots and a reservoir for water and nutrient solutions. Special attention is also placed on aeration or proper plant respiration and drainage. A balance must be kept between keeping the plant nourished and over saturating the roots.  Types of Growing Mediums  Choice of a specific growing medium mainly depends on the type of growing system to be used. Certain systems have no mediums used because plant growth is best when roots are suspended in air or water. Improvement made with newer growing medium mixtures has been introduced for optimum plant growth in certain systems. Ideally, an equal mixture of water and air is advised making it available for the roots to utilize at all times. Water by gravity always moves downward through coarse mediums only to be deposited in the bottom of the container. This is eliminated with the use of a hydroponic system as water is constantly circulated in the system. The only system that this would not work would be the Ebb .. more »

Copyright (c) 2010 Filton KingswoodA summerhouse or garden room can be used for a wide range of activities ' to simply enjoy your garden, as a storage for home and garden items, as a children's play room or as a home office and workshop. But with so many different types and styles of summerhouses on the market in the UK today, how do you choose which is suitable for you? This article takes you through the considerations of buying a garden summerhouse.It's fair to say that a summerhouse makes a great addition to almost any garden, but before you rush out and invest in one, it's important to fully consider how you will use it. Not only do you have to think about your current needs, but your possible future needs to. Will you be using it in the most traditional way - as a mini 'home' in the garden? Or will you be using it mainly as a place to store garden items such as deck chairs, hose pipes and the lawn mower? Or are you planning on turning it into a children's play room? Or will you be using it .. more »