Soilless growing methods are increasing in popularity because of the advantages achieved by eliminating soil and opting for substrates instead. Soil is not a necessary component to grow healthy, thriving plants. Alternative methods of gardening, such as the ones listed below, produce equally strong plants while providing many other benefits such as water an energy savings.
Here are four different soilless growing methods which are alternatives to traditional gardening that you can use in your home or office.
Four Soilless Growing Methods
- Hydroponics
- Aeroponics
- Fogponics (also referred to as “mistponics”)
- Aquaponics
Feature Image: Auxano hydroponic garden. Image via Philip Houiellebecq, Coroflot.com.