Glenn Gissing

Hi! I’m Glenn and I am the creator of The Skilled Gardener. I love to share knowledge, offer advice and help answer any questions related to a range of garden based topics. I’ve watched and helped my family grow their own produce for years. Now it’s my turn to share the wealth of information I've acquired. I love what I do and I want to show you how you can achieve the same results! From little things, big things grow.

Do Succulents Get Bigger?

Do Succulents Get Bigger? (An Accurate Answer)

Succulents are fast becoming an extremely popular choice of plant for garden lovers. These wonderfully convenient patches of greenery are a satisfying addition to indoor and outdoor settings. They not only look great, but they are also quite easy to maintain and hard to kill. But, do succulents get bigger as well? Well, if you …

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How to Set Up Hydroponic System

How To Set Up Hydroponic System (The Best Resource)

Hydroponics is fast becoming one of the most popular growing produce in the gardening community. The equipment has become much more affordable and accessible, allowing even the most curious beginners to get involved without blowing their budget. Furthermore, a wealth of information is floating around these days, making getting started a lot less painful than …

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Succulent Growing Tall Instead of Wide

Why Succulent Growing Tall Instead of Wide? (With Easy Fix)

Succulents have become extremely popular in gardening over the last few years. It’s hard to fault them. They are quite inexpensive, they are low maintenance, and they are a joy to watch grow. One of the issues that succulent growers have is when they start to grow taller but not wider. But why succulent growing …

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How To Harvest Basil Without Killing it

How To Harvest Basil Without Killing The Plant? (My Best Tips)

Basil is a wonderfully smelling edible herb that belongs to the mint family. It usually contains lush green leaves and is used in a huge range of cuisines worldwide. Basil leaves are also known to offer many health benefits. They are a great natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; they can help detoxify the body, help fight …

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Fogger in Aeroponics

What is a Fogger in Aeroponics? (The Best Guide)

Aeroponics is a technique where plants of all stages are suspended in the air and grown using nutrient-infused air or mist gently sprayed on the plants’ roots. Unlike hydroponics, the plants don’t require any growing mediums such as soil, coco coir, Rockwool, etc. The term aeroponics was first coined in 1957 by a Dutch biologist …

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