As marijuana laws in the United States become less restrictive, more people are searching for basic marijuana gardening instructions. Cultivating marijuana isn't like growing other plants, especially if you desire maximum potency and yield. The cannabis plant requires special care, from the soil, water, and nutrients used to the temperature, light, and ventilation levels. Cannabis covers it all in a simple, concise way to help you increase both the quality and yield of your personal harvest.

Here's what you'll find in this updated visual guide:

• Instructions on how to grow and maintain a small marijuana garden for your own noncommercial use
• The full spectrum of options available for growing marijuana, from indoor, climate-controlled systems to open-air and outdoor growing
• Time-tested techniques and modern methods for strain selection, disease and pest prevention, and proper plant nutrition
• Expert advice to yield a consistent and dependable supply of buds