Indoor Growing

The zeezee is one of the best low-maintenance plants you can grow. This interesting plant with a tropical appearance is ideal for beginners or for busy people who may mean well but sometimes...

Warming pads, also sometimes called warming mats, are devices that are used to encourage early seed propagation in plants. These long flat pads are placed underneath trays containing seeds and...

Everyone has heard stories of people going into the woods to gather truffles and most of us have probably wondered why such a highly prized food item would grow in the forest. In fact, truffles...

One of the most detrimental diseases to any begonia plant is mildew. The symptoms of mildew include dark black spots on leaves or the development of white spots, which is called powdery mildew....

Spider plants are one of the most popular tropical plants to add to your home, because they are practically unstoppable even for those with a "black thumb." Cuttings to propagate your spider...

Indoor growing has become more and more common as today's population moves into apartments and tightly packed neighborhoods. Gardening inside your home poses a whole new set of challenges. One...

Many homes have a large fiddle leaf fig tree growing in a sunny corner because not only are these potted trees easy to care for, but they are also attractive additions to any room. One challenge...

The dahlia is a beautiful flower that comes in around 36 species. Your best bet is to choose the species available locally. Decorating the bedroom or even your living area with dahlias enhances...

Venus flytraps feed off animal protein rather than chlorophyll made by the sun like most plants. They need a warm, moist environment. Several things can cause a Venus flytrap to die.

Whether you want to experiment with growing plants that aren't suited to your climate zone or just want tomatoes and strawberries in winter, hydroponic gardening is a great solution. You can buy a...

Hydroponic gardening is becoming more popular, especially with gardeners who live in areas with short growing seasons. There's nothing better than fresh-picked lettuce and tomatoes all year round....

Cultivating an indoor garden can be done in any climate during any season. Special care must be taken to give indoor vegetables adequate care and growing conditions, but this is made easy with...

Gardeners use lights indoors to supplement or replace natural light to start seedlings, to provide extra light to indoor plants and to grow vegetables, herbs or flowers indoors. There are several...

Most people would have a greenhouse if they could afford one and the easiest way to do that is to use recycled glass. Windows and doors can be found almost any where and usually for free. This...

Rockwool is a man-made mineral fiber made by melting basaltic rocks, then spinning the molten rock into fibers. It's very similar to the process used to make cotton candy. What does this have to...

There's nothing better than a salad of fresh picked baby greens--especially in the middle of winter. Hydroponic gardening frees you from the constraints of weather, seasons and climate. This gives...

An earth box provides an easier way for indoor gardeners to get the most from their efforts. Water is separated in the box by a tray. Plants are watered by pouring water through a tube that takes...

The bird of paradise is a plant native to South Africa. This plant is a relative of the banana tree. The bird of paradise received its name because the flower looks like a bird in flight. The...

The lotus is an exotic aquatic plant of which all parts are edible. It produces an attractive bloom that opens in the morning, with the sunrise, and closes in the late afternoon. Because of this...

Coconut coir is the substance between the husk and the outer shell of a coconut. It is a soil amendment used much in the same way that peat moss is. Unlike peat moss, coconut coir is easily...

Organic greenhouse gardening is becoming more and more popular as a way of obtaining nutritious and low-cost food during the colder months of the year. Gardening in a greenhouse extends the...

Beautiful plant and floral arrangements are a standard in funeral gifts. They can be beautiful, expensive and quite large. After the funeral, many of the grieving family members like to take the...

Hydroponic gardening gives you the freedom to grow what you want and when you want it without worrying about climate, weather or seasons. Hydroponics is soil-less gardening, but that doesn't mean...

Bromeliads, or air plants, require very little care and can grow with just a little soil, so they are excellent choices for hanging baskets. These members of the pineapple family have brilliant...

Vanilla orchids live to bloom, so if yours isn't blooming, something is wrong. These tropical plants have very specific water, fertilizer, humidity, temperature and sunlight preferences, and they...

Avid flower gardeners know the most common way to multiply plants from a flowering perennial is to divide the roots and replant them. You also can root established perennial flowers in order to...

If you are new to hydroponic gardening and are not ready to make a big investment in time and equipment, or if you want to grow in an area without easy access to electricity, passive hydroponics...

Living in Northern climates or places that receive little sunlight can be disheartening to plant enthusiasts. Long, cold winters make it challenging to grow plants--even indoors. However,...

Hydroponic gardening gives you the ability to control every aspect of the plants' environment, but it also means you have to understand all the factors that affect that environment. Most...

Hydroponics have become increasingly popular with home gardeners for a number of reasons--the ability to grow crops year round, the lack of pests, and the ability to control and fine-tune every...

Drip hydroponic systems are one of the most commonly used methods of soilless gardening, for home and commercial growers. Drip systems are simple, relatively inexpensive and effective. In a drip...

A favorite of old fashion gardens and shady areas, the perennial bleeding heart plant is a spring blooming, delicate looking addition to your landscape. A bleeding heart plant can also make an...

Plumeria is a tropical plant with large blossoms that range from white with a yellow center to a deep ruby color. In their natural environment, they can grow upwards of 40 feet tall. Plumeria...

When people think of an indoor pine tree, they often think of an elegant, tall and fully decorated Christmas tree. While the pine tree is mainly used as a holiday decoration, it can also be...

If you are an experienced hydroponic gardener and want to create the ideal growth environment for your plants, consider mixing your own fertilizer or nutrients. Most fertilizers or nutrient...

Forget about running out to a crowded nursery for seedlings this spring. You can grow your own plants from seeds at home, for less than half the price of those sold in garden centers. In fact,...

A successful hydroponic garden relies on a balance of nutrients and water. If the nutrient solution is too concentrated, the plants will not absorb enough water. If the solution is too weak, the...

Abutilon or commonly known as Flowering Maple or Chinese Bell Flower can be grown in containers indoors or outdoors. Abutilon plants can be grown from seed. Abutilon are called Flowering Maple...

Fluorescent lights are a popular choice for people who grow indoor plants. There are two major varieties of fluorescent grow lights. The first is the standard fluorescent (T12) bulb, which puts...

Do you have a love for plants but can't seem to find the space to put them? While some plants take up a lot of floor space, there are alternatives to having plants on your floor. Hanging plants...

Aloe plants are very special plants with their beauty and gift of medicinal qualities. Most people think of aloe vera as soon as aloe is mentioned, but there are close to 400 different species of...

Plants require the full spectrum of color provided by sunlight to grow properly. This can be done indoors with the use of correct lighting. Incandescent and fluorescent bulbs each provide...

Even with the best of care, indoor plants may start to look droopy and lifeless. There are many possible causes. The key to bringing your houseplants back to life is to determine what is causing...

Aloe vera is a hardy succulent that grows well indoors in any region and outdoors in warm regions. Native to the Mediterranean, aloe vera plants don't need a lot of care and quickly suffer from...

Do your plants die from too much love?

What damages the bug will cause and how to keep them from moving into your garden.

The walking iris (genus Neomarica), also called the apostle plant, sends out "baby" plants from the tips of its stems, somewhat like a spider plant. It can be grown outside in temperate zones 8-10...

Using grow lights is a very simple way to grow greens indoors year-round. Greens that are grown under grow lights have more of an opportunity to become lush, vibrant plants because they do not...

Lotus bamboo is a type of houseplant that is generally grown indoors. It consists of a tall stem with leaves that sprout from the top. Trimming lotus bamboo is a fairly inexact process. The bamboo...

Aloe is a great indoor plant. It looks great in any home and it also has amazing medicinal benefits. However, when the aloe starts to die, there are two reasons: over watering or new shoots are...