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When and how to transplant tomato plants for the best results

Keep your tomato plants healthy by following this guide on when and how to transplant them
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What you need to know about growing and caring for the handsome jelly palm

How to grow and care for your won handsome jelly palm
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What does blood meal do for plants? This is what we know

Blood meal -- sounds scary, but it's actually great for your plants.
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Why knowing your climate zone is essential to your vegetable garden

Do you know what climate zone you live in? Here's why it matters
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The best ways to arrange houseplants to maximize their impact

Tips for using your houseplants as a part of your home decor
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Plant of the week: Cissus discolor, the striking Rex begonia

This week's plant of the week is the cissus discolor, a striking Rex begonia
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Plant of the week: Rattlesnake plant, a calathea that won’t bite you

This week's plant of the week is the rattlesnake plant, a calathea that won't bite you
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5 educational gardening podcasts to listen to while you weed

Listen to these 5 podcasts about gardening the next time you're pulling weeds
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Where are all the butterflies? Study claims climate change is to blame

Signs of climate change are everywhere, and increasing. The latest data shows a critical decline in one important species.
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Plant of the week: Mistletoe, a parasitic plant with a romantic tradition

This week's plant of the week is the mistletoe, a plant that's romantic and also parasitic
Bird of paradise flower

Plant of the week: Bird of paradise, a stunning, tropical flower

This week's featured plant is the bird of paradise, a stunning tropical flower
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When and how you should factor climate zones into an upcoming move

How to factor climate zones into any relocation decisions
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Use these tips to turn your bedroom into a luxurious plant haven

Turn your bedroom into a plant haven by following this guide
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2021 gift guide: Gifts for your favorite houseplant aficionado

A gift guide full of unique items for your houseplant-obsessed friends and family
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2021 gift guide: The cutest plant accessories for your plant-loving friends

A gift guide of the cutest plant accessories to buy your plant-loving friends and family
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Plant of the week: Amaryllis, a festive, flowering bulb

This week's plant of the week is the amaryllis, a festive flower
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Tips to protect your garden hose from freezing temperatures

Make sure your garden hose doesn't suffer this winter by using these tips and tricks
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2021 gift guide: The coolest gardening gadgets out there

A gift guide for your friends who love the latest gardening gadgets
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2021 gift guide: Gifts for the gardener who has everything

A gift guide for the gardener who has almost everything
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Good, better, best: Grow lights to keep an indoor garden flourishing

Here are our recommendations for indoor grow lights
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How to find the best easy-to-grow flower seeds for your garden

Here's how to find the best easy-to-grow flower seeds to fill your garden with beautiful blooms
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What to do with root vegetables from your garden’s harvest

Here's what to do with all the root vegetables you're harvesting this fall
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7 ideas for using air plants as creative interior design

Improve your home decor with these ideas for displaying your air plants
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What you need to know about buying plants from big box stores

Not sure if you should buy your plants from big box stores? Here's what you need to know
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Looking for your next DIY project? Try a grow light system

Building your own grow light system will be both satisfying and beneficial to your plants. Here's how to get started
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This self-watering planter is the best low-maintenence garden buy this summer

Self-watering planters are amazing, and we've found the best for your garden
ferns

For the best results, here’s where to plant your ferns outdoors

For the best results, here's where you should be planting your ferns outdoors
blue robot

Are robots the next trend in gardening? Here’s what we know

Are robots taking over our gardens? Here's everything we know
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These 9 plant stands display plants and elevate your decor

Looking for a plant stand to decorate with? We've got you covered
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Plant of the week: Oxalis, an easy-care, purple plant

This week's featured plant is the oxalis, a flowering plant in the wood-sorrel family
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What to do with the fruit your garden is giving you this month

Here's what to do with all the cabbage you're harvesting this fall
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Plant of the week: Stephania erecta

This week's featured plant is the Stephania erecta, a tuberous plant
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Interested in using solar power in your garden? What you need to know

What to know about using solar power in your garden
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6 balcony vegetable gardening tips every new gardener needs

These tips will help your balcony vegetable garden thrive
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How to install an above-ground pool liner safely

Here's how to safely install an above-ground pool liner