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Here’s when to plant a new tree to make sure it thrives in its new home

Here’s when to plant a new tree to make sure it thrives in its new home

For healthy root growth, here's what you need to know before planting a tree sapling during winter dormancy.
Group of mini cacti

A mini cactus can be an adorable addition to any garden – here’s how to care for it

A mini cactus can be an adorable addition to any garden – here’s how to care for it

Here is a comprehensive guide to caring for miniature cacti to make sure yours stay healthy and happy.
A bundle of freshly harvested red radishes

How to grow radishes for a bountiful and nutritious harvest

How to grow radishes for a bountiful and nutritious harvest

Here is a complete guide to planting and growing your own radishes for a delicious garden harvest.
Young plants growing under a row cover

A complete guide to winter gardening with row covers

A complete guide to winter gardening with row covers

Gardening with row covers is a great way to extend your gardening season during the wintertime. Here's how to use them.
Pilea perperomioides

Plant of the week: Pilea peperomioides, aka the ‘UFO plant’

Plant of the week: Pilea peperomioides, aka the ‘UFO plant’

Our plant of the week is the Pilea peperomioides, also known as the UFO plant. Here's everything you need to know about growing this unique beauty.
Climbing pothos

Not sure when and why you should be using plant poles? Here are some tips

Not sure when and why you should be using plant poles? Here are some tips

Vining plants like monstera, pothos, and philodendrons love to climb. Use this guide to set yours up with a moss pole to help them reach for the sky.
A basket of zucchini on a wooden table

A simple guide to growing and harvesting your own zucchini

A simple guide to growing and harvesting your own zucchini

A guide to growing zucchini at home for a delicious harvest.
Several harvested artichokes

How to plant, grow, and care for artichokes, our favorite fleshy green veggies

How to plant, grow, and care for artichokes, our favorite fleshy green veggies

Artichokes are delicious and nutritious. Here's how to grow your own.
A flowering Tillandsia aeranthos

A complete guide to the Tillandsia aeranthos, an air plant with striking leaves

A complete guide to the Tillandsia aeranthos, an air plant with striking leaves

Ever wondered how to care for the Tillandsia aeranthos, also known as the air plant? Here's everything you need to know to help your plant thrive.
A pothos as a wall vine

Want to make your pothos plant’s vines thicker? Follow this guide

Want to make your pothos plant’s vines thicker? Follow this guide

Has your pothos gotten a bit leggy? Try this easy guide to make the vines thicker, the leaves larger, and the plant even more attractive.
Peperomia caperata

Plant of the week: Peperomia caperata – learn how to care for the emerald ripple peperomia

Plant of the week: Peperomia caperata – learn how to care for the emerald ripple peperomia

Learn how to take care of the Peperomia caperata, also known as the emerald ripple peperomia
ZZ plant

Are your ZZ plant leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it

Are your ZZ plant leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it

Has your ZZ plant started turning yellow? Here's what you need to know.
Spider plant on a table

Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil

Make sure your spider plant thrives – starting with the soil

Not sure where to start when it comes to making a soil blend for a spider plant? Here's what you need to know.
Person carrying old Christmas tree

Why mulching might be the best option for your old Christmas tree

Why mulching might be the best option for your old Christmas tree

That old Christmas tree doesn't need to go to the landfill. There are lots of new options, including turning the tree into eco-friendly mulch.
Tomatillo plant

Do you live in climate zone 10? Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect climate zone 10 plants

Do you live in climate zone 10? Here’s our guide to choosing the perfect climate zone 10 plants

Here's everything you need to know about choosing and growing plants if you live in warm climate zone 10.
Ornament on a Christmas tree

What to do with an old Christmas tree: 6 ways to recycle your tree after the holidays

What to do with an old Christmas tree: 6 ways to recycle your tree after the holidays

Here are six easy ways to recycle your old Christmas tree so that it doesn't go to waste after the holidays end.
A woman holding a potted cactus

Don’t know how often you need to water your cactus? We have answers that might surprise you

Don’t know how often you need to water your cactus? We have answers that might surprise you

If your cactus is overwatered or underwatered and you just can't seem to figure out what it needs, we've got you covered with this easy guide.
A heart succulent with a red fabric background

Plant of the week: Hoya kerrii, the heart succulent

Plant of the week: Hoya kerrii, the heart succulent

Plant a heart succulent for a cute addition to your home or garden and learn how to care for it.
A greenhouse in a home garden

Grow cold-hardy veggies in an unheated greenhouse this winter – here’s how

Grow cold-hardy veggies in an unheated greenhouse this winter – here’s how

It's possible to grow cold-hardy veggies in an unheated greenhouse during the winter. Here's our complete guide.
Woman waters ZZ plants

Do ZZ plants cause cancer? Here’s the definitive answer

Do ZZ plants cause cancer? Here’s the definitive answer

The ZZ plant is a popular, hardy indoor plant. There is a persistent rumor, however, that the plant causes cancer. We did some digging to find out if it's true.
An assortment of frozen vegetables against a white background

How to properly store and preserve your harvest vegetables in cold storage

How to properly store and preserve your harvest vegetables in cold storage

A guide to properly storing and preserving your harvest vegetables in cold storage.
Indoor plant collection

Are these common houseplants safe for your cat? Read this guide to find out the scoop

Are these common houseplants safe for your cat? Read this guide to find out the scoop

Do you need to know which common houseplants you can keep around your cat? We have answers.
Small indoor herb garden

No space? No problem! Here’s how to create an indoor herb garden in a small space

No space? No problem! Here’s how to create an indoor herb garden in a small space

Are your meals lacking the flavor you crave, but you think you don't have enough space for an indoor herb garden? We've got tips that just might help!
Lucky bamboo

Plant of the week: Dracaena sanderiana – tips for growing the lucky bamboo

Plant of the week: Dracaena sanderiana – tips for growing the lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo is a charming, easy-to-care-for plant. Here's how to grow your own.
Shoe planter

5 garden upcycling ideas: Creative ways to reuse household items for plant accessories

5 garden upcycling ideas: Creative ways to reuse household items for plant accessories

Buying plant accessories can be expensive, but you can make quite a few pieces by recycling home items you already have.
A small collection of houseplants

These are the most popular indoor plants of 2023 – add one or all to your collection

These are the most popular indoor plants of 2023 – add one or all to your collection

Want to know which plants will be popular in 2023? Here's what we know.
A small jade plant in a white pot

Is your jade plant not blooming? Try this!

Is your jade plant not blooming? Try this!

Longing to see your jade plant's beautiful flowers? Here's what you can do to help it along.
A pile of brown potatoes up close

Have you ever wondered if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? We have answers

Have you ever wondered if potatoes are fruits or vegetables? We have answers

Are potatoes fruits or vegetables? Here's what you need to know about this delicious and hearty harvest.
A Christmas cactus in full bloom

How to care for a Christmas cactus, the festive, tropical plant

How to care for a Christmas cactus, the festive, tropical plant

How to care for everyone's favorite, festive Christmas cactus.
woman outside with plants

A complete guide to caring for your Christmas fern, an attractive ground cover

A complete guide to caring for your Christmas fern, an attractive ground cover

Here's everything you need to know about caring for a Christmas fern this holiday season.
Three people holding a small wooden crate full of lettuce

What you need to know about light deprivation (or ‘light dep’) greenhouses and how they work

What you need to know about light deprivation (or ‘light dep’) greenhouses and how they work

Light deprivation, or "light dep" greenhouses are gaining favor with lots of horticulturists and hobby gardeners alike.
Fiddle-leaf fig stairs

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Fiddle-leaf fig trees are beautiful — and a little high-maintenance. For several possible reasons, their leaves can develop brown spots. Here's how to treat them.
A close-up of a poinsettia bloom

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Bring festive cheer into your home this season with poinsettias. Here's how to grow and care for them.
A fresh holly branch

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

The holly plant is a classic symbol of Christmas. Here's how to care for it!
Christmas tree by the fireplace

How long do Christmas trees last? Here are our tips on keeping them fresh for a long time

How long do Christmas trees last? Here are our tips on keeping them fresh for a long time

Here are tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh so it doesn't die before you unwrap your presents for the holidays.