Systems, Brands & Buying Decisions

Answers to common questions people ask before choosing an indoor garden system. Covers comparisons, popular brands, expectations, limitations, and real-world decision factors.

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  • Is AeroGarden shutting down?

    There were reports that AeroGarden, the long-time maker of popular indoor hydroponic gardens, announced it would close its business effective January 1, 2025 after about 20 years on the market. This decision was attributed to business challenges and was shared directly with customers in a wind-down notice. However, AeroGarden has also recently been reported as Read more

  • What’s better than hydroponics?

    There is no single method that is always better than hydroponics. What works best depends on your space, your goals, and what kind of experience you want. Hydroponics is usually better for indoor herbs, leafy greens, and year-round growing, especially in homes with limited sunlight. It offers consistent growth and fewer variables to manage. In Read more

  • What are the disadvantages of a smart garden?

    Smart gardens make indoor growing easier, but they do have some limitations that are worth considering before choosing one. One disadvantage is limited space. Most smart gardens are designed for compact plants, so larger or deep-rooted plants do not grow well. This makes them best suited for herbs, leafy greens, and small edible plants rather Read more

  • What is the best hydroponic setup for home use?

    For most homes, the best hydroponic setup is a fully automated smart garden. These systems combine lighting, watering, and nutrient delivery into one unit, which makes indoor growing simple and consistent. Smart gardens work especially well for herbs, leafy greens, and salads, and they require very little daily attention. Built-in LED lights support year-round growing, Read more

  • What is the lowest maintenance hydroponic system?

    The lowest maintenance hydroponic systems for home use are fully automated smart gardens that handle lighting, watering, and nutrient delivery for you. These systems are designed to reduce daily care and guesswork, making them ideal for indoor growing. Both LetPot and Botanium are considered low-maintenance hydroponic systems. They provide built-in LED grow lights, water circulation, Read more

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Happy with it so far, can see the plants getting bigger all the time.

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Great little setup for veggies without all the hassle. You don’t have to be a gardener at all, the app makes it simple. If you’ve been thinking about starting but feel like you can’t, LePot makes it possible.

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