Drip Trays and Spill Protection for Grow Rooms
Drip trays and spill protection keep runoff off the floor and away from cords. See how long pots can sit in water and why GFCI matters near trays.
Mushroom Compost for Cannabis Beds: Benefits, Salts and Timing
Spent mushroom compost adds organic matter to cannabis beds but can carry extra salts. Learn why weathered material is safer and how to use it.
Graywater for Cannabis Gardens: Is Laundry Water Safe to Use?
Graywater can stretch garden water, but UC Master Gardeners set firm limits on food plants. Learn what counts as graywater and what to avoid.
Coffee Grounds in Cannabis Gardens: What They Really Do
Used coffee grounds can improve cannabis bed soil in small doses but do not acidify it. Learn safe amounts for compost piles, soil and mulch.
Leaf Mold for Cannabis Beds: Turn Fall Leaves Into Soil Food
Leaf mold is decayed tree leaves that improve soil structure and hold water in cannabis beds. Learn how to make it in a bin or bag and use it.
Manure for Cannabis Beds: Fresh vs Composted and When to Add It
Fresh manure brings salts and weed seeds to outdoor cannabis beds. Learn which manure to use, how long to wait and how to mix it in.
Watering a Garden With a Sprinkler: A Cannabis Guide
Watering a garden with a sprinkler? Compare sprinkler types, measure output with cans, overlap coverage and water in the morning to cut waste in the wind.
Gardening Near Trees: Roots, Shade and Outdoor Cannabis
Gardening near trees means competing with roots for water and with canopies for sun. Learn how to site cannabis beds, protect roots and use containers.
Soil Moisture by Feel: When to Water Outdoor Cannabis
Check soil moisture by feel with a shovel and your hand. Learn where to sample, how ball and ribbon tests read in each soil texture and when to water.