How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water...
Tending to houseplants can be quite different from tending to garden beds. If you aren’t used to any form of container growing, you may be wondering, “How much water does a plant need to grow?” Plants...
View ArticleHow to water succulents: An easy guide to happy, healthy plants
Kara Eads / Unsplash Succulents are incredibly popular low-maintenance houseplants, and the wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes they come in mean there is a succulent for practically any garden....
View ArticleAre winter dormant houseplants a thing? Here’s what to know
Every year, we watch plants outside go dormant. The trees change color, drop their leaves, and we’re left with what appear to be dying forests blanketed in snow. But come spring, without fail, green...
View ArticleHow to care for Tillandsia aeranthos, the air plant with striking leaves
Mat Frau / Shutterstock If you've ever seen air plants in a nursery, you may have wondered how these unique, scraggly plants survive. They're often sold in terrariums, without soil or water to root...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about indoor anthurium care
marich / Shutterstock Anthuriums, also called flamingo flowers or laceleaf plants, are known for their stunning red flowers and dark, glossy leaves. Their tropical environment is easier to replicate...
View ArticleThe English garden style: Is it a good fit for your home?
Designing and setting up any kind of garden is a commitment, and it can be hard to know where to start. What plants do you choose? What style do you go with? How do you make it cohesive? There are many...
View ArticleBlack spots on roses? Here’s how to treat the fungus
freya-photographer / Shutterstock If you’ve started noticing some black spots on roses in your garden, chances are they’re infected with black spot disease. This disease, scientifically known as...
View ArticleHow to start calla lily seeds and grow beautiful blooms
Calla lilies are beautiful flowers that come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, purple, and pink. The blooms rest on elegant trumpet-shaped stems, and when they’re spent, they leave...
View ArticleDo bromeliads die after flowering? The full explanation
Helga_777 / Shutterstock Bromeliads are rather unique plants. Their leaves can be solid or variegated, and their flowers are vibrant and gorgeous. Many people buy bromeliads specifically for the...
View ArticleSpinach germination time: How to grow this salad staple
Julia Mikhaylova / Shutterstock Spinach is a popular cool-weather crop that’s grown in many garden beds and homes. It is one of the easiest crops to grow hydroponically, but it's also quite easy to...
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