We asked plant experts to troubleshoot your seed-starting struggles. Here's what they had to say.

Some seeds, such as lavender and milkweed, require a period of cold before they will sprout. Gardeners can mimic this natural process, called cold stratification, either outdoors or indoors. Indoor ...

Don't throw out last year's unused seeds. Many if not most will still be viable, especially if stored in cool, dry conditions.

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s ...

Who needs to go to the closest garden and plant store to buy seedlings this spring when you have a seed starter kit like this? For only $20, you get six s ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

If you’re starting seeds indoors this spring, a few degrees in the room temperature can make a big difference. While cool-weather crops sprout just fine at relatively low temperatures, heat-loving ...