How long does it take for a cactus to grow? Here’s what we know
ABO PHOTOGRAPHY / Shutterstock When it comes to durable houseplants for people who want something green in their home but don’t have time to devote to a lot of care, cacti are a great option! Sure,...
View ArticleWhat is a butterfly garden? Here’s how to create one in your landscape
Georgi Baird / Shutterstock Butterflies are crucial pollinators for outdoor gardens. Oftentimes, we observe them in passing as they come and go from the flowers we plant year to year. Some years, you...
View ArticleIf you have pets, be careful adding these plants to your collection
Shadow Inspiration / Shutterstock Houseplants and pets are both soothing and fun to have around your house. Unfortunately, some pets and plants don’t mix. There are plants toxic to cats and plants...
View ArticleDon’t let these common plant pests ruin things: What to do when you find them
MabelAmber / Pixabay As much as we wish it weren’t true, houseplants and greenhouses aren’t exempt from pest problems. Since they’re inside, you don’t have to worry about deer or rabbits or squirrels...
View ArticleA complete guide to caring for the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, a striking red plant
The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is a gorgeous, fast-growing type of hibiscus native to Asia. Outdoors, they can grow quite tall, but are more easily managed as an indoor plant. With large, showy flowers and...
View ArticleHouseplants 101: Everything you need to know about your snake plant
Snake plants are a popular low-maintenance houseplant that is easy to grow in most homes. They don’t need a lot of care, making them a great choice for beginners, as well as people with busy schedules....
View ArticleThe 4 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener
There are over 20,000 varieties of ferns around the world, and most of them can be grown both outdoors and indoors! Since they come in a variety of shapes, textures, and colors, a potted fern will add...
View ArticleYour complete sago palm maintenance guide
Sago palms may not be true palms, but they are just as gorgeous. However, with these subtropical houseplants, you won’t have the same kind of look offered by those tall trees. Instead, the green fronds...
View Article8 items you won’t believe you can compost
When it comes to what you can compost, you should always look to the EPA for the best guidance on what’s safest. What you can compost is essentially limited to things that were once living matter in...
View ArticleHow do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think
armifello / Shutterstock Peace lilies are a popular houseplant known for their elegant white blooms and dark green leaves. They're said to bring a calming sense to a space, so much so that they’re...
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