September 18, 2009 – 4:38 pm
Most grow lights are so cumbersome they limit what you can do with a plant. They come with heavy ballasts that require complicated mounting systems, forcing you to bring the plant to the light, not vice-versa. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a light that could easily be suspended above the plant without a hefty mounting system, or a light that just clipped onto a windowsill or shelving?
LED grow lights offer that kind of versatility. There’s no ballast, so you don’t need hefty brackets to Finish Reading this Post
September 15, 2009 – 4:36 pm
When you give plants the exact frequency of light they need, you really notice a difference in the rejuvenating growth. Not all light is the same. Certain frequencies of sunlight are used by plants to create photosynthesis and encourage healthy growth. When you use a light that has those exact frequencies, you are getting the maximum light growth potential for your plants.
That’s why LED grow lights are so ideal. They produce an ideal frequency of light for plant growth. LED lights can be used Finish Reading this Post
September 12, 2009 – 4:35 pm
Want to maximize the power of your indoor garden without maxing out your electric bill? An LED plant light is 80 percent more energy efficient than a HPS light, but still provides the best light for your plants. That means a 90 watt LED light produces as much light as 400 watt HPS light, which can mean serious savings to your electric bill. Running two 90 watt LED lights will cover two different 12 foot growing areas, but cost no more electricity than leaving the garage and porch lights on at ni Finish Reading this Post
September 9, 2009 – 4:32 pm
Why limit yourself to an outdoor growing season? Life’s too short, and grocery store vegetables don’t cut it when you could be enjoying fresh vegetables throughout the year. Why not taste summer year round? Even if you live in a city where it’s winter five months out of the year, indoor gardening is always an option.
Indoor gardening is easy, productive and fun. It makes a great hobby that’s not only satisfying, but produces fresh food throughout the year. Any extra indoor space you have Finish Reading this Post
September 6, 2009 – 4:31 pm
Growing organic? Better double-check your soil. Unless you’ve owned your yard for generations and know exactly what’s been done with it over the years, you can’t always be sure that the backyard is organic. Just ask the Obama’s. Their organic soil went to sludge after it was discovered that the land was contaminated by the Clinton’s. Hilary Clinton’s garden was fertilized by sewage, which is actually pretty common, but it’s against the rules for organic gardening. Now Michelle Obam Finish Reading this Post
September 3, 2009 – 4:29 pm
You may wonder about the expense of LED technology, but actually they are much cheaper than HPS or fluorescent lights when you consider their energy savings and long lasting lifespan. Your typical HPS light is really little more than junk after a season or two, while an LED light can last nearly a decade providing a maximum spectrum of energy efficient light.
With LED, growing is maximized to its supreme efficiency. Not only do LED lights last 10 to 20 times longer than HPS lights, but they also Finish Reading this Post
August 30, 2009 – 4:27 pm
Do you live in the city, but love fresh herbs and vegetables from the garden? Have you always wanted a green thumb, but lacked the outdoor setting to really grow for yourself? Why not try an indoor garden?
Many may be discouraged from indoor gardening because of the reportedly high energy consumption. Fresh herbs and vegetables are nice, as is the extra savings on your grocery bill, but is it worth the higher costs you’ll pay for electricity? Plus, increasingly high electric bills can stand ou Finish Reading this Post
August 27, 2009 – 4:26 pm
Interested in indoor gardening and growing your own fresh peppers and tomatoes but fear the risk of fire? Get technology you can depend on that’s as easy to set up as a reading lamp in the living room.
LED technology doesn’t need the expert skills of an electrician. All you have to do is plug it in. In fact, simply by hanging one UFO LED light, you can provide plenty of light to a 12 foot vegetable growing area using just a little more electricity than a typical living room lamp.
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August 24, 2009 – 4:24 pm
I hear it all the time from gardeners disappointed in the size of their tomato plants mid-season. You can’t blame them. Fresh tomatoes are the highlight of the growing season, so it’s natural to get impatient waiting for them to grow and bloom. It’s also common to be a little disappointed if your tomato plants don’t produce the yields you’re expecting, especially soon enough for an early seasonal fresh salad.
The key is to start growing seedlings early, well before planting season. A f Finish Reading this Post
August 21, 2009 – 4:22 pm
In these recessionary times, it’s important to get the maximum mileage out of every dollar. That means spending money wisely, purchasing items that produce far more than their initial cost value. Not only do we have to tighten our belts, but we also have to invest our dollars wisely so they work for us
That’s why purchasing LED plant lights makes so much sense, even in recessionary times. LED lights make it possible to produce your own fresh food throughout the year. It saves money on your g Finish Reading this Post