Grow Lights

Grow lights are what make indoor gardening possible in apartments with north-facing windows or no usable sill at all. Plain-language guides to choosing, placing and scheduling a light.

Choosing a grow light
Lighting schedules
Placement and distance
Low-light apartments
Shelf lighting
Light terminology

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LED grow light illuminating seedlings on a shelf in a dim apartment corner

Grow Lights

How to Choose a Grow Light for Indoor Plants

Plain-language guidance on grow light types, brightness, color and placement, so you can pick something suitable without decoding spec sheets.

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Warm grow light glowing over small plants in a dim corner of an apartment

Grow Lights

How to Start an Indoor Garden With Very Little Natural Light

North-facing windows, basement apartments and shaded rooms are workable. Here is how to plan a low-light indoor garden.

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