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Bathroom plant layout

Incorporate these shower plants into your bathroom for a green infusion

Curious about incorporating tropical vibes into your bathroom? Bring green to your bathroom with these shower plants.
A woman holding a potted cactus

Will your cactus survive the winter? What you need to know

If you're worried about your cactus plants surviving the winter, we've gathered up everything you need to know
Pressed flowers

How to press roses and save your treasured memories

Want to press roses? Here's how to preserve these gorgeous blooms.
Pothos vines

How to prune pothos to keep them tidy and thriving

How to prune your pothos to make sure it continues to thrive
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.
Epsom salt

Can you use Epsom salt for plants? What you need to know

Epsom salt is good for more than just muscle soaks — your plants love it, too. Here's where to find it and how to use it.
A succulent in a gift box

The 5 best places to buy succulents online to start your plant collection

Want to buy succulents online but don't know where to look? These websites are a good place to start!
Bird's nest fern by a window

Here’s how to care for your bird’s nest fern for lush, arching leaves

Although touted as a beginner-friendly plant, the bird's nest fern can be a challenging houseplant. Here's how to care for it.
Person watering a plant box

Wondering how much water a plant needs? Here’s what you need to know

Wondering how much water a plant needs to be happy? Get yourself and your plants on a schedule! Here's what we recommend.
Indoor ivy on a trellis

How to grow indoor ivy plants without having them take over your house

We'll tell you how to grow beautiful indoor ivy plants that will elevate your home without taking over it.
Succulent arrangement

Wondering how to water succulents? Here are the best succulent watering tips

What is the ideal method for watering a succulent? Here are the best ways to water succulents for healthy growth.
A group of houseplants

Is there mold in your plant soil? What you need to know

Worried about fungus on your beloved houseplants? Here's how to tell if those spots are mold and how to get rid of them.
Spider plant on a table

How to propagate spider plants for beautiful, easy home decor

Mature spider plants produce babies that stem from the parent. Here's how to grow them into lovely new spider plants.
A small aloe vera

Worried about your sick aloe vera plant? Here’s how to save it

Here's everything that you can do to cure your sick aloe plant after identifying the root of the problem.
An anthurium in a pot

How to repot anthuriums so they continue to thrive in your home

A complete guide to repotting anthuriums successfully so that they continue to fill your home with beauty.
Cut aloe vera

How to cut and harvest your aloe vera plant for the best results

Here's a guide to cutting and harvesting an aloe vera plant for the best results.
Jasmine flowers

Jasmine plant care made easy: How to grow and maintain these beautiful, fragrant plants

Jasmine plants are a lovely and aromatic addition to every garden. Here's how to help them grow their best.
Watermelon peperomia

From baby rubber plants to watermelon peperomia, add these peperomia varieties to your low-maintenance plant collection

Peperomias are some of the most striking plants available to plant novices — here are the best varieties out there.
Easter tulips

9 attractive Easter flowers to liven up your home for the holiday

These gorgeous flowers will add a colorful touch to your home for Easter.
Person holding string of pearls

Everything you need to know about trailing succulents care for lush, thick growth

Trailing succulent plants can be tricky, but here's how to give them the right care for lush, healthy growth.
Various plants on different stands

Grow your indoor or outdoor garden and support these Black-owned plant shops for Black History Month

Thinking about adding one more plant to your windowsill, or changing up the pots your green babies live in? Visit one of these Black-owned plant shops first.
Jade plants

Stunning jade plant types to add to your succulent collection

With so many jade plant varieties to choose from, picking out your favorite can be daunting. Here's a helpful guide.
Wiping dust from ficus elastica

Your guide to rubber plant care and the best varieties to add to your home

Rubber plants are striking in any home. Here are five to add to your collection for beautiful statement pieces.
Hoya pubicalyx

Easy hoya plants to add to your indoor plant collection

Hoyas are some of the easiest plants to grow in an indoor plant collection. Here's how to care for them.
hanging Scindapsus pictus

Plant of the week: Scindapsus pictus, also known as the silver satin

Learn how to care for the "silver satin" plant, from watering and light needs to how to keep it from getting leggy.
A pothos as a wall vine

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

Learn how to take care of the Peperomia caperata, also known as the emerald ripple peperomia
Spider plant on a table

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.
Fiddle-leaf fig beside stairs

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

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

The holly plant is a classic symbol of Christmas. Here's how to care for it!
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.
A variegated Hoya kerrii

4 breathtaking hoya varieties that are perfect for beginners

Here are four breathtaking hoya varieties to add to your indoor garden.
Jasmine flowers

4 of the most aromatic indoor plants

These aromatic indoor plants will have your home smelling beautiful!
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.