Growing plants from seeds is fun and inexpensive, but you need to provide young seedlings with appropriate sunlight to grow into strong plants. How much light do seedlings need to grow and thrive?

Let your grow lights shine on your indoor gardens this fall. Here’s how you can use, choose and shop for the best grow lights. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, ...

Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green thoughts. This is especially helpful when the dormant garden stares back at ...

Low light isn’t the only concern when starting seeds in January. Also consider the size of your indoor growing area and how ...

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When winter rolls around and daylight hours shrink, your indoor plants can start to look a little sad. You might notice slower growth or leaves losing their color. It’s easy to feel frustrated when ...

Don't toss that supermarket lemon. Learn how to grow lemon trees (Citrus x limon) from seeds to produce one of the most fragrant flowering trees around.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Starting seeds certainly seems like it should be simple: chuck some seeds into soil, park them near a window, and wait for your new green friends to ...

Whether you’re just starting your indoor garden or you’re looking to resurrect neglected houseplants, a good grow light can help. We know plants need sunlight, water and soil to thrive, but sometimes ...