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What to look for in an indoor hydroponic garden: basin size, net cup spacing and type, light intensity, timers, pumps, cleaning, upgrades and materials.

What to look for in a grow light for house plants: adjustable height, beam angle and tilt, solid construction and a full spectrum LED.

What to look for in hydroponic net pots: algae prevention, durability, easy cleaning, water efficiency, easy plant removal and cross-system fit.

Compare the four most popular hydroponic systems, NFT, flood and drain, deep water culture and the Kratky method, and learn why oxygen matters for roots.

William F. Gericke coined the word hydroponics in 1929. Learn about his work and the long history of growing plants without soil.

The pros and cons of soil, expanded clay (LECA), perlite, vermiculite and rockwool, so you can pick the right growing medium for your plants.

Yes, plants can grow in artificial light. Learn which plants suit low light and how LED grow lights can replace sunshine indoors.

Overwatering and underwatering look alike. Use this guide to tell them apart and keep your houseplants alive.

Get your indoor plants ready for spring and summer with tips on watering, nutrients, sunny spots, leaf care and seasonal planting.

Rockwool is a sterile, light growing medium with excellent aeration and water retention, ideal for germinating seeds and rooting cuttings.

Perlite is a light, inert volcanic mineral full of tiny air pockets that improves aeration and drainage in hydroponics and soil.

Vermiculite is a super absorbent mineral growing medium that holds water and nutrients and evenly distributes moisture to plant roots.