Overwatering is more of a problem than underwatering, and it can lead to yellowing leaves and root rot. Use a liquid fertilizer for indoor plants. ZZ plants can thrive without fertilizer, but they're slow grow
Alternatively, consider a shelf or other furniture. For my house plants, I use an adjustable shelf (from Wayfair) and hanging kits for my lights that allows me to position my artificial lights a suitable distance above the plants depending on their growth stage (and the intensity of the light...
If you don’t have a bright window in your home, you can still grow plants that require medium to high light levels. Place the plant next to the brightest window you have and use artificial lighting to provide extra light. This is especially important in the darker winter months. Fancy “...
The average household temperature between 60-75 degrees F is sufficient for most seeds to germinate. However, some may require warmer soil and the use of a specialized heating mat. Provide light: Some seeds require light to germinate, and grow lights should be used 12-16 hours a day from ...
An Underground Greenhouse Is the Secret to Year-Round Gardening—Here's What to Know Fertilizer Nitrogen is critical for the growth of all plants—they use it to create the chlorophyll necessary for photosynthesis. It can also help plants grow and develop their leaves—and since your lemongras...
Indoor growers usually put their grow lights with a timer to simulate the sun. This makes it easy to turn on and off the lights for each “day” so grow lights are more automated. There are many different sized grow lights, from the CFL light bulbs you already use in your house to bi...
is enough time for the chemicals to dissipate and evaporate from the water and bring the water up to room temperature. Even though my water comes from a mountain spring, I still keep a couple of gallon milk bottles filled for watering, so it is warmed to room temperature before I use it...
All Types: Deadhead spent flowers about ½ inch below the bloom to encourage more blossoms and keep plants tidy. Soil: All begonias like evenly moist, well-draining soil with some added organic matter. For container-grown begonias, use a well-draining potting soil with added organic matter ...
Test Your Bulbs– You can use a lux meter to find out when you need to get new bulbs. Most grow lights with replaceable bulbs get weaker over time and need to be replaced every few grows (some more than others, for example LEDs can last for years). A lux meter can help you know ...
a bright location Once you have your plants and pots, it's time to choose a location for your indoor garden. ___39__ This will help your plants grow and stay healthy. If you don't have a spot that gets a lot of light, you can always use artificial lighting like grow lights. A...