If you're trying to start seeds indoors during the winter or just want to help your houseplants thrive in a space where there ...

If your plants exhibit these physical signs of not getting enough light, it may be because your grow light is too far away or ...

Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a head ... A cheaper alternative: Shop lights that are commonly used for task lighting in garage and basement workspaces can produce just as healthy ...

Best of all, the grow lights I use all seem to be on deep discount ... That's not all you'll need for your seed starting station—you can pick up the heat mats you'll need, too (and they're ...

Growing plants from seed isn't difficult, but it does take planning. Before rushing out and buying a bunch of random seeds ...

For seed-starting and growing young veggie and flower plants, fluorescent lights need to be 2-4 inches above the leaves. The light should be right on top of the leaves without touching them (the ...

Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels tells how to determine how much light plants need and where to find the right ones.

Winter sowing also eliminates the need for pricey grow lights, seed starting trays, pots, and heating mats. Helps seeds acclimate. Seeds that are started indoors generally need to be hardened off ...