Most experienced indoor gardeners will agree that light-emitting diode (LED) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) are the two most effective types of grow lights to use for indoor gardening. They are far more beneficial than traditional incandescent lighting, resulting in bigger, healthier plants. But which one of these grow lights is the best? While both LED … Continue reading
Ladybugs (family Coccinellidae) are small flying insects with a bright orange or yellow-colored shell containing several black spots. With their beautiful appearance and docile nature, even young children are drawn to these gentle insects. However, having ladybugs in your garden could offer more benefits that simple aesthetics. Ladybugs feast on a variety of problem insects … Continue reading
Any serious green thumb will tell you that having the right lighting is an essential element for an indoor garden. Since plants grown indoors receive little, if any, natural sunlight, it’s up to you to provide them with the necessary artificial light for them to grow. As you may already know, all living plants use … Continue reading
Container gardening is a versatile and highly effective technique for growing fruit, vegetables and other plants without the need for a large soil garden. As the name suggests, plants are grow in “containers” that are filled with soil. This offers several unique advantages that simply aren’t found in traditional ground-based gardening. To learn more about … Continue reading
There’s nothing that compares to the natural warmth offered by a decorative houseplant. Whether it’s used in the living room, bedroom or practically anywhere else inside the home, it’s sure to offer a unique decorative element that compliments the decor. In addition, decorative houseplants are also known to help purify the air by removing dust … Continue reading
Are you thinking about starting an indoor garden? Doing so is a fun and rewarding way to grow your own fruits, vegetables and practically any other plants you desire. Instead of driving miles across town to the local supermarket, you can walk over to your indoor garden and pick freshly grown produce. One of the … Continue reading
Strawberries are a delicious fruit that many people enjoy eating plain or using as an ingredient in cakes, pies, jams and other foods. Contrary to what some people may believe, strawberries can actually be grown indoors. It takes a little more work and dedication, but you can successfully grow them without the need for a … Continue reading
Arguably, the single greatest benefit of growing plants hydroponically rather than a traditional soil-based environment is the ability to produce larger plants in less time. Most experienced gardeners will agree that plants grown hydroponically are significantly larger than those grown in soil. But why exactly does this happen? If you are interested in learning more, … Continue reading
There are several unique advantages of living in an apartment: you don’t have to worry about lawn maintenance, there are oftentimes communal areas like pools and gym rooms free to use, and you aren’t responsible for fixing broken appliances. Of course, the disadvantage associated with apartment living is the limited space they offer. If you … Continue reading
One of the hurdles that keeps many people from starting an indoor garden is the cost. Even a small garden consisting of a just a couple vegetables and herbs can easily rack up an expensive price tag along with several hours of your free time. You’ll have to purchase high-quality soil, pots, lighting, timers, fertilizer, … Continue reading