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A field of rye grass

How to care for winter rye, a fantastic cover crop

Winter rye is a hardy and enthusiastic cover crop. This guide will explain the benefits and pitfalls of this cover crop, as well as how to grow it for yourself.
A poinsettia flower with Christmas lights beside it

Add holiday cheer to your home with these colorful houseplants

Christmas trees don’t last well past December, no matter how fun it is to furnish them with lights and garlands. What can last are colorful houseplants.
Several red anthurium flowers clustered together

Focus on color: Red plants for a vibrant, holiday-ready space

Brighten up your landscape with a splash of scarlet or burgundy. There are plenty of plants with delicate red blooms and those with striking red foliage.
Christmas tree by the fireplace

How to make your Christmas tree last longer this holiday season

Here are tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh so it doesn't die before you unwrap your presents for the holidays.
A patio at night decorated and lit by string lights

Protect your outdoor lights from rain with these simple tips

If you have lights outside your home, you may worry about how the rain could damage them. Here's what you should be doing to keep them safe from wet weather.
Christmas tree decorated with red and white baubles

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: Which is friendlier to the environment?

If you've ever wondered if real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment, we have your answers.
Woman holding a plant in soil

The ultimate guide to choosing the best potting soil for indoor plants

Choosing the right soil sets your plants up for success. Here's what you need to know to pick the right potting soil for your indoor plants.
A spineless holly or winterberry plant

Winterberry: A complete care guide for this holiday favorite

Winterberry trees are easy to grow and excellent at livening up a dreary winter landscape. Here's what you need to know to add one to your garden.
A Christmas display with two blooming flower bulbs

Festive houseplant decor: Holiday ideas for a greener season

Want to make your home feel more festive? Use these tips to decorate your houseplants with holiday cheer.
Person pruning a tree

How to properly prune your trees in winter for healthy growth year-round

Properly prune your trees and shrubs this winter by following this guide.
A small songbird eating a red berry in the snow

Add these plants to your garden to provide winter food for your local birds

Add these plants to your yard or garden to attract birds throughout winter.
Sprigs of Christmas herbs next to holly and twine

The best Christmas herbs to grow to infuse the Yuletide spirit into your home

The best and easiest-to-grow holiday herbs for infusing your home with yuletide cheer and stepping up your recipes.
A small potted pine tree wrapped in Christmas decorations next to a tiny snowman figurine

From mini Christmas trees to ivy wreaths, here are the best small holiday season foliage picks

From ivy wreaths to mini Christmas trees, here are some small alternatives to full-sized Christmas trees this winter.
Yellow coreopsis flowers

How to care for coreopsis, a long-blooming plant

Coreopsis flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that are easy to grow. If you want to grow this flower, here's what you need to know about coreopsis care.

How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
Neon pothos

The neon pothos is perfect for beginners: A care guide

Neon pothos is a beautiful pothos variety that anyone can grow. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, here's how to care for your new neon pothos plant.
Hanging potted Christmas cactus

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

Here's how to care for the Christmas cactus to get beautiful, bold blooms over the holiday season.
Polka dot begonia plant

How to care for the gorgeous begonia maculata

Begonia maculata are gorgeous houseplants. If you want to grow your own, here's everything you need to know about caring for them.
A bird of paradise planted outdoors

Successfully grow a bird of paradise houseplant with these tips

Bird of paradise plants can be tricky to maintain. Here's how to successfully do it at home.
A goldfish plant blooming in a dark room

Goldfish plant care: The tips and tricks you need to know

Have a goldfish plant? Here's everything you need to know about caring for it.
Mealybugs clustered on stems

Have a gross mealybug infestation on your plants? Try one of these remedies

Mealybug infestations can be annoying for you and your plants. Here's how to put a stop to them.
Tradescantia nanouk

How to care for tradescantia nanouk, a colorful addition

Tradescantia nanouk is a gorgeous houseplant that can be a bit particular about its needs. If you want to bring one home with you, here's how to care for one.
Zebra plant

Caring for the unique zebra plant: What you should know to keep it thriving

Zebra plants are lovely houseplants with striking foliage. They can be a bit finnicky, though. If you want to add one to your home, here's what you to know.
Oxalis plant with white flowers

Oxalis triangularis care: Tips to help its moody foliage thrive

Oxalis triangularis is a gorgeous plant with unique dark foliage. Here's everything you need to know to care for your own oxalis triangularis plant.
A potted fishbone cactus

How to care for your fishbone cactus, one of the cutest cacti out there

Here's everything you need to know about growing the incredibly unique looking fishbone cactus.
Marble Queen pothos

How to care for the marble queen, a regal and popular pothos plant

Of all the many types of pothos plants, marble queen is perhaps one of the most popular. Here's everything you need to know about this stunning pothos variety.
A ficus Audrey plant, potted

The ficus Audrey: The fiddle-leaf fig’s better cousin

Ficus Audrey is a wonderful houseplant, perfect for people who want a fiddle-leaf fig without the hassle. Here's what you need to know to grow your own.
Sedum plants from above

5 types of succulents that are perfect plants for your home

Succulents come in so many fantastic shapes, sizes, and colors. Wonderingg which succulents are the best for you? Here are five of our favorites.
A philodendron micans climbing a moss pole on some stairs

Philodendron micans is a popular houseplant for a reason

Philodendron micans is a lovely houseplant that many gardeners want to bring home. If you want to grow your own, here's what you need to know.
Hand holding potted mini monstera

Plant of the week: Mini monstera, a plant with striking leaves

This week's featured plant is the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, also known as mini monstera, a plant with striking leaves.
A Christmas cactus with flower buds

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas cactus: How they’re different

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the difference between the Thanksgiving cactus and the Christmas cactus.
Manjula pothos in a basket

Manjula pothos care: Everything you need to know

Manjula pothos is a gorgeous pothos variety. Want to add this low-maintenance beauty to your houseplant collection? Here's everything you need to know.
A few small aloe vera plants

Have more aloe plant than you know what to do with? How to propagate its pups

How to propagate your aloe plant's pups to spread the aloe plant love.
Person watering plants

How much water do your houseplants need? Here’s a guide to houseplant water needs

Worried about how to water your houseplants? Don't overwater or underwater your indoor plants. Reach for this guide first!
A monkey tail cactus with pink flowers

How to care for the monkey tail cactus for endless blooms

The monkey tail cactus is a beautiful and unique cactus. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to help it thrive.