Apr. 20—This story was originally published in March 2021. Seedling season is almost upon us. Because of the short growing season, many gardeners in Maine germinate seedlings indoors before ...

Without the perfect weather and growing conditions, caring for plants from seed to bloom or harvest isn’t easy. With a plant heating mat, you give your seeds the boost they need to germinate more ...

Preparing outdoor plants for winter is at the top of the list for most gardeners, but don't overlook the importance of winter care for your houseplants. Although they are indoors, winter is a ...

Cold soil is often the culprit when sown seed fails to germinate or takes substantially longer than normal to sprout. Delayed germination can cause seed to rot in the pot before it sprouts. Sitting ...

As a proud houseplant parent and journalist who writes about plants for a living, there's one thing I always tell people: winter is the most important time of year for houseplant care. It's when your ...

Young tomato plants using the JumpStart seed starter,on display at North Haven Nursery in Dallas, on Jan 18, 2013. This 18-day-old tomato plant was grown in a peat pellet under a light at North Haven ...

Mold on seedlings is common and typically doesn't harm the plants. Seedling mold is usually caused by poor airflow or overwatering the seedlings. Simple fixes like scraping off the mold and adding ...