what is hydroponics used for
Post. Share. Hydroponics is the term used to describe growing without soil. It is also known as soil-less gardening. This includes the basic plant in a container of water, or a more intricate form of hydroponics, growing in a non-soil medium like gravel, sand, vermiculite, crushed rock bricks or even Styrofoam.ost. Share. Hydroponics is the term used to describe growing without soil. It is also known as soil-less gardening. This includes the basic plant in a container of water, or a more intricate form of hydroponics, growing in a non-soil medium like gravel, sand, vermiculite, crushed rock bricks or even Styrofoam.