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• Hydroponic Watering Systems

  In a hydroponic garden, you grow plants without soil. Soil normally provides your plants with…

  Last Updated: Nov 22, 2010 | Views: 5820

• How Aquarium Lights Affect Potted Plants

  For many homeowners, keeping houseplants means considering how to provide light for those plants. Even…

  Last Updated: Oct 5, 2010 | Views: 7344

• Compact Fluorescent Bulbs for Plant Growth

  A compact fluorescent bulb is a light bulb that produces light in a method similar…

  Last Updated: Oct 4, 2010 | Views: 9915

• Plant Growth Under Different Lights

  If your houseplants aren't showing many signs of life, it could be that you aren't…

  Last Updated: Sep 30, 2010 | Views: 8921

• Organic Hydroponic Culture

  For people who live in apartments and have limited outdoor space, hydroponic gardens are a…

  Last Updated: Sep 30, 2010 | Views: 4650

• Types of Indoor Plant Lights

  Artificial lights cannot accurately reproduce natural sunlight, but they can produce a spectrum that provides…

  Last Updated: Sep 29, 2010 | Views: 4624

• Granulated Insecticide for Houseplants

  Houseplants bring the outdoors indoors and refresh a room with their color and life. Houseplant…

  Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 5014

• Indoor Growing for Vegetables & Herbs

  A gardener may choose to grow plants and herbs indoors for a variety of reasons.…

  Last Updated: Sep 23, 2010 | Views: 5245

• The Best Kelvin Lights for Plant Growth

  Kelvin light refers to the color of light based on temperature, so speaking about the…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 10396

• Can I Grow Seeds in an AeroGarden Without the Pods?

  AeroGardens require special growing pods that contain seeds and hold the plants in place as…

  Last Updated: Sep 28, 2010 | Views: 4736

• Artificial Light & Plant Growth

  Many homeowners use houseplants to add interest and color to their rooms. However, indoor environments…

  Last Updated: Sep 7, 2010 | Views: 3538

• Root Rot of a Rubber Tree

  The rubber tree or rubber plant is the common name of the species Ficus elastica,…

  Last Updated: Sep 4, 2010 | Views: 6529

• Mold in House Plants

  The idea of mold spores lurking in and around your indoor garden can be creepy,…

  Last Updated: Sep 4, 2010 | Views: 5111

• Hydroponics & Beans

  Nothing tastes better than home-grown vegetables. Many people, however, find themselves without space to grow…

  Last Updated: Sep 3, 2010 | Views: 6364

• Interiorscape Plant Care

  What once was simply called a houseplant is now an essential part of interiorscaping--the practice…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 5238

• What Wattage of Lights Are Best to Use in a Grow Room?

  A grow room must have enough light that the internal processes of the plants will…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 4400

• Indoor Calathea Plants

  Calatheas are part of the Marantaceae, or prayer plant, family and are native to tropical…

  Last Updated: Sep 2, 2010 | Views: 8176

• Houseplants in Low Humidity

  Homes provide a living environment with the perfect, comfortable climate for humans--temperatures around 70 degrees…

  Last Updated: Aug 19, 2010 | Views: 7450

• The Significance of Fluorescent Lights for Plants

  Maybe you've heard that fluorescent lights are ideal for plants, but you've got no idea…

  Last Updated: Aug 18, 2010 | Views: 3242

• Hydroponics Plant Food

  Plants grown in soil draw all of their nutrient needs from the earth, and natural…

  Last Updated: Aug 18, 2010 | Views: 4921

• How to Make a Macrame Plant Hanger

  The art of macramé enables endless possibilities for making at-home crafts. Plant hangers are a…

  Last Updated: Aug 18, 2010 | Views: 11274

• Bugs in Indoor Tropical Plant Soil

  Several insect pests inhabit the soil of tropical houseplants at varying stages of their life…

  Last Updated: Aug 17, 2010 | Views: 6765

• Carnivorous Plant Terrariums

  Carnivorous plants exist in fascinating shapes and forms, all having evolved carnivory as a means…

  Last Updated: Aug 15, 2010 | Views: 4167

• Indoor Plants in Alaska

  Alaska's cool, dark winter climate calls for creativity to keep plants alive and blooming all…

  Last Updated: Aug 12, 2010 | Views: 4746

• Can Reflective Light Grow Plants?

  Plants can grow using reflective light. Indoor plants are commonly surrounded by white or reflective…

  Last Updated: Aug 11, 2010 | Views: 4286

• Can I Grow Tomatoes & Lettuce at the Same Time With My Aero Garden?

  Vegetable gardeners should not use an Aero Garden to grow tomatoes and lettuce at the…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 5237

• How to Grow Tuberose Indoors With Grow Lights

  A tropical plant, tuberose, or polianthes, grows best as a houseplant except in tropical and…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 4469

• Mold on Peat Pots

  Many gardeners plant seeds in peat pots because of the ability to retain moisture that…

  Last Updated: Aug 8, 2010 | Views: 7826

• What can I do for constant hydroponic root rot?

  Add a fungicide to the hydroponic solution to prevent root rot from developing. Use a…

  Last Updated: Aug 6, 2010 | Views: 2954

• Hydroponics & Water Culture

  The soil in which plants grow provides nutrients and water in addition to structural support…

  Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 | Views: 3461

• Where Can I Find Lucky Bamboo?

  You can find lucky bamboo (Draceana sanderana) sold in many places, including malls and department,…

  Last Updated: Aug 4, 2010 | Views: 2768

• Artificial Light & Indoor Plants

  Plants add nature and oxygen to an indoor space. However, not all kinds of plants…

  Last Updated: Aug 1, 2010 | Views: 4954

• How to Build an Indoor Plant Growroom

  Build an indoor plant grow-room that is dedicated only to growing plants or design one…

  Last Updated: Jul 31, 2010 | Views: 5247

• Do Plants Grow Better Indoors in Summer or Winter?

  Indoor plants grow better in the summer than in the winter. During the summer, the…

  Last Updated: Jul 30, 2010 | Views: 4346

• How to Grow Low-Light Indoor House Plants

  House plants add color and texture to interior spaces and bring nature indoors. Many house…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 5196

• The Best Fluorescent Lights for Flowering

  Plants need light to grow, but not just any light will do. The quality of…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 6075

• Accessories for Growing House Plants

  Like a space traveler, a houseplant lives in a hostile environment. Just like an astronaut,…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 2816

• Miminum Temperature for Indoor Tropical Plants

  Minimum temperature requirements for indoor tropical foliage plants vary by species, but they generally do…

  Last Updated: Jul 28, 2010 | Views: 3431

• Hydroponic Gardening for Beans

  Hydroponic gardens produce flowers and vegetables without soil, cradling the plants' root systems in an…

  Last Updated: Jul 27, 2010 | Views: 4722

• Plants That Grow Under Fluorescent Light

  All plants require the proper amount of light to grow and remain healthy. Low-light plants…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 5062

• How to Plan an Office Garden

  An office garden provides a space for relaxing between hectic projects, even if the garden…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 2552

• Over-watering Indoor Plants and Gnats

  Gnats are commonly seen on indoor plants, according to Colorado State University. There's almost nothing…

  Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010 | Views: 4708

• Principle Uses of Hydroponics

  Hydroponics is the practice of growing vegetables in a soilless culture. Plants grown hydroponically are…

  Last Updated: Jul 25, 2010 | Views: 4474

• How to Grow Hydroponics Indoors

  Traditional gardening involves plenty of time spend digging in the soil. Although this may be…

  Last Updated: Jul 23, 2010 | Views: 2626

• What Is a House Plant That Doesn't Require a Lot of Light?

  Houseplants make it obvious when they lack enough light by growing longer, weaker stems and…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3989

• How to Care for Shefflera Plants

  Sometimes called umbrella plants, the schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla) is a popular houseplant that tolerates a…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3998

• How to Plant a Fescue in Nebraska

  A species of perennial grasses, fescue comprises of several varieties. Ordinarily a cool-weather grass, it…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 3157

• Can I Start Tomato Seeds in My Garage?

  According to EdibleContainerGardening.com, tomato seeds and seedlings grow well indoors--including in a garage--if their basic…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 4078

• How to Care for the Dieffenbachia Plant

  Commonly called "dumbcane," the dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia seguine) is a tropical evergreen perennial native to Brazil.…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 5583

• Indoor Plants That Have Leaves Similar to an African Violet

  African violets are indoor plants beloved for their nearly nonstop, colorful blooms nestling above dense,…

  Last Updated: Jul 22, 2010 | Views: 4817

• Can Peace Lilies Live Outside?

  Peace lilies suffer from injury or death at temperatures below 60 degrees F. This makes…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 4181

• How to Care for a Potted Vine or Plant

  Potted plants and vines require specific care in order to thrive in their limited environment.…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 3996

• Can You Put a Plant Grow Light in a Fluorescent Fixture?

  Grow lights come in many different styles. Fluorescent grow tubes work in a regular fluorescent…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 3368

• Hydroponic Gardening Basics

  Like people, plants require certain elements to survive and thrive. While traditional gardening provides many…

  Last Updated: Jul 21, 2010 | Views: 3154

• How to Move a Plant From Soil to Hydro

  Starting plants in soil is a low-cost and simple method to begin a hydroponic garden.…

  Last Updated: Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 7052

• Process of Hydroponics

  Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants without the use of soil, uses specific water delivery…

  Last Updated: Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 4444

• How Do You Choose the Right Size Pot for Your Houseplant?

  Proper pot size it vital for houseplant health. Pots that are too small dry out…

  Last Updated: Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 4859

• Home Remedy for Taking Care of Houseplants

  Houseplants beautify your home and bring the natural world indoors year-round. Keeping houseplants healthy, though,…

  Last Updated: Jul 20, 2010 | Views: 5250

• Tiny Flowers That Eat Insects

  Carnivorous plants and flowers rely on nutrition extracted from insects, arachnids and sometimes small mammals.…

  Last Updated: Jul 19, 2010 | Views: 4113

• Proper Care of Kalanchoe

  Kalanchoe is a succulent flowering plant, popular as a houseplant. The kalanchoe, native to Madagascar,…

  Last Updated: Jul 19, 2010 | Views: 3821

• Split-Leaf Philodendron Monstera Deliciosa Plant Care

  Although Monstera deliciosa thrives outdoors in warm regions, such as Florida and Hawaii, many people…

  Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 7187

• How to Use Incandescent Lights for Grow Lights

  Incandescent lights work best when used as grow lights for a single plant, or to…

  Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 4314

• Which Plants Do Better in an Office Environment?

  Plants can put the finishing touches on any office environment. Before bringing plants into an…

  Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 4492

• Red Flowering House Plants

  Houseplants create beauty in any indoor room of the home and provide a burst of…

  Last Updated: Jul 18, 2010 | Views: 4854

• Caring for an Aglaonema Plant

  Aglaonema, also known as Chinese evergreen, is a robust plant, native to the rain forests…

  Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 4431

• Indoor Plants & Pots

  Container gardening, as the name implies, means growing tall or trailing annual, perennial or biennial…

  Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 3740

• How to Grow Table Top Herbs

  Many attractive, aromatic and flavorful herbs can be grown indoors right on your table top.…

  Last Updated: Jul 17, 2010 | Views: 3848

• How to Trim Indoor Plant Leaves

  Keeping houseplants healthy requires appropriate soil, adequate light, moisture and fertilizer. Most oblige with vigorous…

  Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 | Views: 2868

• Symptoms of Aspergillus Niger

  According to some archeologists, the 10th biblical plague of Egypt may have been caused when…

  Last Updated: Jul 15, 2010 | Views: 4695

• The Best Lights for Plant Growth

  Indoor gardeners use artificial lights and choose plants that do not need full sun for…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 3892

• What Houseplants for Southern Exposure?

  There are many houseplants that will thrive in a south-facing window. According to the University…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 4761

• How to Care for Dracenia House Plants

  There are more than 40 species in the Dracaena genus. Commonly grown as houseplants, the…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 4566

• How to Make a Terrarium for a Venus Fly Trap

  Terrariums provide a low-maintenance way to grow indoor plants that require few nutrients but need…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 4739

• What Helps a Plant Inside Your House Grow Faster?

  For best results with indoor gardening, provide up to 16 hours a day of light.…

  Last Updated: Jul 13, 2010 | Views: 2783

• How to Care for an Aglaonema

  Indoor plants provide year-round greenery to the home. Low-maintenance plants are usually preferred over high-maintenance…

  Last Updated: Jul 14, 2010 | Views: 4558