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Purple and blue hydrangeas

Make sure your hydrangeas have the best blooms by pruning them properly

How to prune your hydrangeas this summer to ensure the best blooms
Dark pink bougainvillea flowers along a fence top

Bougainvillea is gorgeous – here’s how to care for it

Bougainvillea is a stunning tropical plant that comes in vines, shrubs, and trees. If you want to add this plant to your garden, here's what you need to know.
Closeup of a southern magnolia flower

6 popular magnolia tree and shrub species for your yard

Magnolia trees are stunning and popular plants. No matter what your climate or yard is like, one of these six magnolia trees is sure to be a great fit.
Hand in a brown and white glove holding a pile of Epsom salt next to an evergreen tree

What is diatomaceous earth – and why does your garden need it?

Diatomaceous earth is a useful garden tool, keeping many pests away from your plants. Want to get started using it for yourself? Here's what you need to know.
Seedling growing from soil

This is when you should start seeds indoors

Growing seeds is all about timing. Here’s when to start your plants indoors to ensure that they grow healthy and strong.
Several houseplants including a money tree and a cactus on a window sill

A complete money tree care guide

Money trees are beautiful trees that symbolize good luck. This guide will help your money tree thrive by answering all your questions about money tree care.
Spider plant

Spider plant care: Everything you need to know

Spider plants are hardy plants that can withstand a lot, but how can you ensure yours is thriving? Here's everything you need to know about spider plant care.
A gardener pruning plants

How to prune houseplants: A complete guide

Pruning your indoor houseplants will help keep them happy, healthy, and thriving. Our tips will show you how to do it right.
Close up of dark and light green dracaena leaves

How to propagate dracaenas from cuttings

If you've been gifted a dracaena cutting or need to prune your own, here's what to know about propagating dracaena.
Avocados growing on a tree

Are avocados vegetables or fruits? We have your answers

Are avocados fruits or vegetables? Here's what we know
Shelves of air purifying plants

The 7 best houseplants for allergies

These 6 plants are not only great for allergies, but they also help purify the air. We call that a win-win.
A crate full of harvested herbs

Growing herbs in a greenhouse: What you need to know

There are hundreds of different herbs that grow effectively under greenhouse conditions. Our guide will walk you through the process.
Person watering a plant using a white jug

How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

Here's how to feed your plants well with our simple homemade plant food recipe.
5 different succulents planted in clay mugs

How much sunlight should your succulents have?

Do succulents need full sun, or can they thrive in the shade? Here's what you need to know
Close up photo of a purple, yellow, and white passion flower

How to successfully grow a passion flower indoors

Want to grow a beautiful passion flower but don't have the outdoor space? Don't worry! Here's what you need to know about growing one indoors.
A metal bucket labeled compost, laying on its side against a blue background. Food scraps spill out of it.

Can you get rid of that terrible compost stench?

Most compost smells are avoidable and easily fixable, so no one needs to suffer through smelly soil. We list the causes and solutions.
A potted begonia with other small potted plants and a watering can inside on a table

How to keep your plants watered while you’re on vacation

August is the perfect time to take a vacation! Here's how to make sure your plants don't die while you're away
Hardy Greenhouse Plants

6 common greenhouse plants even a beginner can’t kill

You'd have to try to kill these greenhouse plants — they're that hardy
Seedlings growing in brown pots

How to grow houseplants from seeds

Here's what you need to know about growing houseplants from seeds — we'll even suggest easy-going varieties to get you started.
Mother of thousands plant with plantlets

Plants don’t have to be difficult to propagate — these are the easiest to start

These plants are simple to propagate -- and will thrive no matter how new at it you are
Bird's nest fern growing in a white pot

Here’s how you can help indoor ferns thrive

Ferns aren't just outdoor plants — they can thrive when you bring them inside. Here's how to help them flourish indoors.
A person holding a pothos plant

Here are the top oxygen-producing plants to bring into your home

Get these oxygen-producing plants to boost your health. Here's how to grow them in your home.
White and pink silk roses with dark green leaves

How to clean silk flowers for beautiful arrangements

Silk flowers are beautiful but require special care — here's how to clean them gently and safely
Potted rosemary plants on a table

A guide to growing rosemary indoors from seed to spice up your dishes

Under the right conditions, not only can you grow rosemary indoors, but you can also grow it from seed to plant — here's how
Kangaroo paw plant

Gardening 101: Your guide to kangaroo paw plant care

Kangaroo paw plants are beautiful and easy to care for, indoors and out. To add these stunning flowers to your home or garden, follow this simple care guide.
A person composting greens

Can you compost meat? What you need to know

Is meat on the list of things you can compost? Read on to find out!
Succulent in planter

Ensure your succulents thrive in winter with these 4 tips

Succulents are super hardy -- here's how to ensure they flourish in the winter months
Herbs rooted in water

The 8 best plants to grow in a hydroponic garden

These are some of the best plants to grow in your hydroponic garden
A person repotting a plant

How to pack plants for moving so that the movers (or you) don’t damage them

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about your plants. Here's how to pack your plants so that they arrive at their new home safe and sound.
Mint on windowsill

How to grow mint indoors with these 3 different methods

Whichever method you choose, get started on growing your own mint indoors with this handy guide.
Grow lights in a greenhouse

Is it a good idea to use greenhouse grow lights? Here’s what to know

Some artificial lights can help plants grow, but not all of them work well in a greenhouse. Here are the right ones to use.
Spider plant with spiderettes

Spider plants are hardy hydroponic plants – here’s how to grow your spider plant in water

Propagate and grow your own spider plants — this is how.
Hanging planters made of a recycled tire and bucket.

Here are some fun and easy DIY plant wall ideas

Use these ideas to build a plant wall in your home.
A potted pothos plant on a table

Gardening 101: Grow tropical plants in any climate year-round

Tropical plants aren't all high-maintenance -- these are the best ones out there
A fruit-bearing pomegranate tree

How to grow pomegranates from seeds

Learn how to propagate your own pomegranate tree from seeds that you can scoop up at home.