Proper Air Circulation for Indoor Plants

Proper Air Circulation for Indoor Plants

Many indoor gardeners underestimate the need for air circulation for indoor plants. Regardless of whether you have typical houseplants or use grow tents, air circulation for indoor gardening is essential for healthy plants and strong yields. Fortunately, I’ve found that providing enough airflow and proper ventilation is pretty easy. Here’s what you need to know about air circulation for indoor plants, including tips to help improve air circulation in stagnant areas. Why Air Circulation for Houseplants Is Important Generally, air circulation is vital for houseplants for one core reason: providing fresh air. Plants need the right temperature and mix of oxygen and carbon dioxide to complete essential processes like photosynthesis. When the air is stagnant, the ratio isn’t usually ideal,

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How To Store Seeds For Next Year

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Once I started a vegetable garden, I wanted to keep it flourishing for as many years as possible. However, I also wanted to keep my costs under control, and that led me to an important question: How do I save seeds for next year? As soon as that crossed my mind, I knew it was time for a deep dive into how to store seeds for the next year. Additionally, as I researched the topic and made my first attempts at saving seeds for upcoming seasons, there was some trial and error. I wanted to cover what I learned to help you avoid some of that trouble. Here’s a look at how to store seeds for next year, as well

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9 of the Best Books on Growing Weed

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If you’re like me, few things feel as good as diving into a great book, especially if it helps me learn. That’s why I adore checking out books that help me improve as an indoor gardener. I have quite a few of the best books on growing weed on my shelf that I turn to regularly, and I highly recommend them to anyone, regardless of their skill level. But with so many excellent cannabis books out there, it isn’t easy to separate the winners from those that aren’t as useful. Fortunately, you don’t have to dig through them all to find some of the best books on growing weed around. If you’re ready to learn a bit about how you

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How Far Should LED Grow Lights Be from Plants?

How Far Should LED Grow Lights Be from Plants

Whether you’re new to indoor gardening or an expert, it’s critical to remember that the details matter. In many cases, that’s why you spend so much time researching plant options, choosing a grow tent, selecting or making your own fertilizers, and picking out your LED grow lights. But once you have all of the components of a solid setup, there’s one thing you need to figure out: the ideal LED grow light distance. On the surface, I know it may seem like how far away grow lights are from plants isn’t a big deal. After all, the sun is a great distance away, and it’s highly effective at supporting plant growth. However, with LED grow lights, distance matters. If the

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Grow Lights vs Sunlight from Window Sills

Grow Lights vs Sunlight from Window Sills

As an indoor gardener, I know that choosing between grow lights vs. sunlight from window sills is, at times, surprisingly tricky. Sunlight offers the ideal mix of lighting to support growth, which makes it seem like the perfect choice. But even so, that doesn’t mean sunlight from window sills is always enough. Since that’s the case, I always recommend looking at the benefits and drawbacks of both approaches. That way, you can choose the best lighting strategy for your plants, leading to the strongest yields and ensuring your plants thrive. Here’s what you need to know about grow lights vs. sunlight from window sills. Grow Lights vs Sunlight from Window Sills Grow lights are a type of technology designed to

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How to Start Seeds Indoors

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Whether you’re new to indoor gardening or have grows that are years old, knowing how to start seeds indoors is essential. Starting seeds before you transplant seedlings into pots (or an outside garden) gives your plants a head start. In turn, they’ll often grow stronger and larger, offering better yields. In many cases, figuring out how to start seeds indoors requires a bit of trial and error. As an indoor gardener myself, I’ve experimented with a range of techniques to get seeds to sprout. I wanted to create this guide to help others fast-track their grows. Here’s what you need to know about how to start seeds indoors. Starting seeds indoors While there are nuances when you start seeds indoors

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Grow Tent Setup Guide for Beginners

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When I was first starting out as an indoor gardener, I knew that having a full grow tent setup would make a difference. But figuring out how to set up a grow tent for the first time wasn’t easy, so I dealt with a lot of trial and error. Now, I’m using that experience to help others, leading me to create this grow tent setup guide for beginners to shorten the learning curve for those just starting.  I’m covering all of the basics in this grow tent setup guide for beginners. Plus, I discuss some of the best complete grow tents available at the end, making it simpler for anyone looking for an entire grow tent system in a single

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Homemade Plant Food for Indoor Plants

Homemade Plant Food for Indoor Plants

Homemade plant food for indoor plants is my go-to method to keep my indoor garden nourished and thriving. Along with doing an excellent job, homemade fertilizer is highly cost-effective. In many cases, you can use food scraps and similar items to create it, so going with DIY plant food reduces waste, too. Whether you have a flower garden, potted plants, or an indoor vegetable garden, you can give them the right nutrients by creating your own plant foods using a DIY recipe. If you’re wondering, “What is the best food to feed plants?” here’s what you need to know about homemade plant food for indoor plants. What Can Be Used as Plant Food? While you always have the option of

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Where is Cannabis Legal? Our Guide to Cannabis Laws in the USA and Around the World

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If you want to know, “Where is cannabis legal in the USA and elsewhere around the world?” look no further. This article shares the latest cannabis laws by state in the USA and the countries where cannabis is legal and decriminalized. We answer your frequently asked questions about marijuana legalization. The worldview on cannabis shifts on a seemingly daily basis. While some countries pursue legislation to legalize, at least for medicinal use, others remain firm that marijuana and any associated products should remain illegal. While there is a growing list of places where cannabis is legal, each location has its own rules. Some permit medical marijuana, while others have made recreational use legal. In some cases, possession of a small

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Best Grow Lights for Orchids

best grow lights for orchids

Orchids are one of the largest plant groups on the planet, offering up breathtaking blooms in a wide range of colors, shapes, and styles. They’re particularly popular as houseplants. In fact, they’re one of my favorites, injecting a space with a sense of grace and opulence. However, growing orchids indoors can come with challenges, particularly if you don’t have great natural light. Fortunately, finding the best grow lights for orchids doesn’t have to be challenging. By learning about the unique needs of orchids and checking out some orchid grow light reviews, you can identify the best option. Here’s what you need to know. How Much Light Orchids Need One of the biggest challenges I faced when it came to growing

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