Plants don't need soil. It's true. The reason they seem to need soil is because soil contains the nutrients and water they need for their survival. Take away nutrients and water from soil and your plant will die.

This simple idea lead to the newest gardening method developed - hydroponics. Many people prefer hydroponics because it is the one method that doesn't use soil. Without soil, hydroponics therefore is a more efficient way to provide food and water to your plants, minus the hassle.

Below are some great places where you can find hydroponic supplies:

PlanetNatural.com

An online shop dedicated to providing home gardeners everything they could ever need from hydroponic supplies to lawn care fertilizers, composting, greenhouse supply, seeds, pest control, and more. PlanetNatural.com has been around since 1991, providing quality product for the home, lawn, and garden.

Here are a few samples of hydroponic supplies they offer:

* Grow Light Timer - a device ideal for healthy indoor plant growth, keeping your plants on a regular light schedule
* The Original Can-Filters - a carbon air filter with a tested and true 99.5% odor removing capability and a suggested life span of 12-18 months.
* Hurricane In-Line Fans - these work even in wet environments, making them perfect hydroponic supplies to have

There are plenty more hydroponic supplies you can choose from, including odor control devices, cooling kits, air cleaners, outflow flanges, and filter canisters.

HomeHarvest.com

A division of Superior Growers Supply, Inc., Home Harvest Garden Supply offers alternative gardening supplies for the home gardeners. They provide organic fertilizers, natural insect controls, hydroponic supplies, indoor plant grow lights, hobby greenhouse, containers, propagation and irrigation supplies, and more.

Since 1988, HomeHarvest.com has been shipping to hobby growers, and most of their gardening products are available 365 days a year. In addition to their hydroponic supplies, they also provide useful and informational resources pertaining to virtually every aspect of plant culture and growth issues.

GardenAllYear.com

An organic gardening and hydroponic supplies store, GardenAllYear.com offers you one of the largest selections of supplies and materials for organic gardening and hydroponics. Their products include:

* Organic fertilizers - including bat guano, worm castings, hormone supplements, and rose & flower food and more
* Growing media - including rockwool, vermiculite, per lite, and more
* Organic pest control - including garden fungicide, pure Neem oil, and much more
* Advanced nutrients - including voodoo juice, B-52 fertilizer booster and more
* Rooting hormone - including Rootech cloning and cutting gel, Hormex and more
* Hydroponic supplies - including garden lighting, grow lights, replacement bulbs, Mylar and timers
* pH testing controls

HHydro.com

Horizen Hydroponics is a year-round garden center with headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a hydroponic supplies store, Horizen Hydroponics offers you simple hydroponic systems, plant grow lights, digital electronic ballasts, indoor gardening controls, gardening equipment, flower fertilizer, and organic fertilizers. Whether you are a hobby gardener or a commercial farmer, this online shop provides you with all that you need for indoor gardening with hydroponic equipment for a fun and clean hobby that's safe for the family.