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Mother of thousands plant with plantlets

Mother of thousands: How to care for this plant

If you're looking for a unique succulent, mother of thousands is an excellent option that is great for beginners. Here's how to grow one.
Medium-sized Boston fern in a pot on a balcony

Boston fern care guide: Everything to know about this low-maintenance plant

Fiddle-leaf fig

Fiddle-leaf figs are finicky – here are tips on how to troubleshoot common issues

Compost bin

A beginner’s guide to composting

The flower of a peace lily

How do you care for a peace lily indoors? It’s easier than you think

A zen garden with large rocks in it

How to install a zen garden in your backyard

Bird's nest fern in planter

The 4 best types of indoor ferns for any home gardener

White azalea flowers

Plant these stunning flowering shrubs for a showstopping garden display

Green and white hosta plants

5 incredible hosta varieties to consider for a shade garden

Person repotting a plant

5 tips for preventing transplant shock when you repot your plants

Neem oil

How to use neem oil on plants to control pests

Alien eggs succulent

Incorporate the hortifuturism trend into your space for an out-of-this-world garden

Flowers on a dark night

Goth style isn’t just a fashion trend – it’s taking over 2024 gardens, too

If you're tired of cottagecore, add a spooky touch to your greenery with the 2024 goth gardening trend.
A mix of colorful wildflowers

What is a chaos garden, and why should you start one this spring?

Chaos gardening is exactly what it sounds like: It's a low-maintenance and laid-back approach to gardening.
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
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 small potted pine tree wrapped in Christmas decorations next to a tiny snowman figurine

Get festive with these houseplant “holidadecoration” ideas

Want to make your home feel more festive? Use these tips to decorate your houseplants with holiday cheer.
Family sitting on a couch watching tv.

These are the 18 best gardening shows to stream right now

Get inspired and get outdoors during this gardening season with these great gardening shows ready for you to binge.
A hanging maidenhair fern

Everything you need to know about growing healthy ferns indoors

Ferns can add a touch of green to any shady corner. Make sure your ferns are at their healthiest by following these tips.
golden pothos plant

Are pothos plants toxic? What you need to know

Here's everything you know about the toxicity level of pothos plants
A potted indoor mint plant

Here’s how to grow mint indoors for delicious results

Growing a mint plant indoors is easier than you think. Here's how to grow mint indoors so you always have some on hand.
Apps on a phone

Looking for a garden planning app? These 8 will simplify your growing season schedule

There's an app for anything — download these garden planning apps to make plotting your space as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Several raised garden beds with legs, full of soil and small plants

No more crouching down: How to build a raised garden bed with legs for easy gardening

Make your gardening time easier. Here's how to build a raised garden bed with legs.
Planning a spring garden

Companion planting chart: How to use it to plan the perfect spring garden

Here's what you need to know about using a companion planting chart.
Garden boxes with legs

What types of plants can you grow from garden boxes? You’ll be surprised with all your options!

Here's everything you need to know about choosing a garden box and setting one up in your home landscape.
Pathway made of flagstone rocks

Everything you need to know about choosing the best rocks for landscaping

If you want to incorporate rocks into your garden landscape, here are the main types of landscaping rocks you should know about.
Vanilla flowers

Growing your own vanilla plant doesn’t need to be difficult: Here’s what you need to know

Here's everything you need to know about planting, caring for, and harvesting vanilla at home.
A tall privacy hedge beside a garden path with two smaller round hedges

What you need to know about growing hedges for privacy

Privacy is important. Here's how to grow hedges to protect yours.
Shoe planter

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.
Cyclamen

Focus on color: Red plants that will bring a festive vibe to any home or garden

This month's focus on color is all about the best, most festive red plants to add to your garden, indoors or outdoors.
Vines growing on a house

How to train climbing vines to climb up a trellis or along a wall

Pothos, climbing roses, and cucumbers are just a few plants that love to climb. Here's a guide to helping them reach for the sky.
Retaining wall with plants

How to repair a retaining wall without overspending

Repair the retaining walls in your garden without going over budget with this how-to guide.
A happy gardener with gloves

3 simple ways plants can (and should) be incorporated into a slow living routine

Here's everything you need to know about the slow living moment and how gardening can fit into a slow living routine.
Pumpkin on a stick fruit close up

How to make your home spooky with pumpkin on a stick plants

If you're wondering how to grow a pumpkin on a stick plant for a unique autumn houseplant, here's a complete guide.
sunflowers in late summer

How late can you plant sunflowers and still see blooms? What you need to know about these beautiful giants

Worried you waited too long to plant sunflowers? Here's what you need to know about how late you can plant them to still get big, beautiful blooms.