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How Much Light Do Plants Need?

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Light requirements vary for different types of plants.

Depending on the variety, plants may require full sun (six or more hours of direct sunlight), partial shade (four to five hours with no direct sunlight) or full shade (no direct sunlight).

Nannette Richford

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Nannette Richford is an avid gardener, teacher and nature enthusiast with 4 years experience in online writing and a lifetime of personal journals. She is published on various sites, including Associated Content. Richford holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Maine Orono and certifications in 7-12 English, K-8 General Elementary and Birth to

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