Hydroponics is simply replacing the soil medium with water making the overall process, quicker, cleaner, and more rewardable. This allows you to alter and choose from a variety of setups and procedures that can be manipulated to get the best possible results for whatever you are growing. It gives you the choice of where you want to grow, whether it be indoors/outdoors, or a greenhouse. While maintaining proper pH levels, and sufficient lighting and nutrients will be similar to that of traditional gardening.