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Stacey Nguyen

Stacey Nguyen

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Stacey's work has appeared on sites such as POPSUGAR, HelloGiggles, Buzzfeed, The Balance, TripSavvy, and more. When she's not writing or refilling a cup of tea, she's likely tending her indoor garden.

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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.
Several bromeliad flowers in various colors

How often do bromeliads flower? How to help these blooms thrive

Can't wait to see your bromeliad flower? Here's how to know when it'll start putting out beautiful blooms.
Coconut at the beach

How to use coconut coir in gardening: Your guide to using coconut husk for plants

Coconut coir can be a great asset to your garden — here's how to use it properly for the best results
A bumble bee on blue forget-me-not flowers

Amazing tips for forget-me-nots care so they don’t take over your garden

Forget-me-nots spread across a garden easily. This is how to care for them properly for beautiful, manageable blooms.
Bromeliad pups

How to propagate bromeliads to expand and share your beautiful collection

How to properly propagate your bromeliad for the best results
Phone with plants

Looking for the best plant care app for your collection? Here are our favorites

Identifying plants and caring for them can be tricky, so try the best plant care apps to keep your collection healthy.
Organic green sugar snap peas

This is how to know when to harvest your peas for maximum flavor and crispiness

When should you harvest peas for the best flavor? Here's how to get the timing right.
Herbs in Mason jars

This DIY Mason jar herb garden is the perfect weekend project

Grab a few Mason jars and get planting with our easy-to-follow guide.
Dill herb

The 6 best dill companion plants to grow in your garden

In this guide, we go over the six best companion plants to grow alongside your dill as well as what not to plant next to it.
A large potted cactus

How to fix an overwatered cactus so it comes back better than ever

Have you been overwatering your cactus? Here are important tips on how to save it from dying.
Peaches in a container

These are the best zone 9 fruit trees we’ve found

Live in zone 9? Here are the best fruit trees we've found for your garden and tips on how to successfully grow them.
Coral Knock Out roses

6 amazing companion plants for Knock Out roses (and 3 you should skip)

Here are the flowers, vegetables, and shrubs that you should — and shouldn't — plant with Knock Out roses.
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.
Orchid stem

Wondering how to make an orchid grow a new spike? Here are 3 essential tips

Here are the three best ways to help your orchid thrive so it grows a new spike.
White jasmine blossoms

How to propagate your jasmine from cuttings to spread the fragrant love

Here's a guide on how to propagate jasmine from cuttings to spread the fragrant love with fellow plant lovers.
Woman reading book by plants

Zone 10a planting guide: Here’s what you need to know about what you can plant

Here's a guide that tells you the flowers, foliage plants, fruits, and veggies you can grow if you live in climate zone 10a.
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.
Madagascar palm tree

Madagascar palm care guide: Everything you need to know about this lush succulent

Learn how to care for your Madagascar palm with this guide.
A happy gardener with gloves

Zone 9b planting guide: Everything you need to know about nourishing a garden in this warm climate

Here's a helpful guide that tells you the flowers, fruits, and veggies you can grow in warm and sunny climate zone 9b.
Purple iris flowers

Your complete guide to planting and growing beautiful irises this summer

Irises are beautiful flowers that you can easily grow in the summer. Here's what you need to know about caring for them.
Brown dog on a bed of roses

From gerbera daisies to roses, here are dog-friendly flowers to grow in your summer garden

Dogs can be curious creatures, so make sure to only grow pup-friendly flowers wherever your dogs play. Here are some pet-safe flowers.
Purple allium blooms

Your guide to growing the gorgeous ornamental allium flower – yes, it’s related to onions

Ornamental alliums repel pests and add structure to a garden — here's your guide on how to care for them.
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.
Gray green Agave americana

Everything you need to know about caring for the fascinating, hardy century plant

Although intimidating in looks, the century plant, or Agave americana, is easy to care for. Here's what you need to know.
Green garden cart with basket on the side full of fruit

Your guide to choosing a garden cart for all your yard projects

Gardening can be a lot of manual labor. With a garden cart, you can minimize physical strain and be more efficient.
A field of lavender flowers

Focus on color: The most vibrantly purple plants to add to your garden this season

This month's focus on color is all about the most vibrant purple plants to add to your garden.
Pink Euphorbia milii

For lush blooms, here’s how to grow a crown of thorns plant inside your home

Featuring showy blooms and sharp thorns, the crown of thorns plant is an easy-to-grow tropical succulent. Here's how to care for one indoors.
Pink ranunculus flowers

How to grow ranunculus flowers for fresh-cut blooms this spring

Ranunculus flowers can be tricky to grow, but their lovely blooms make caring for them worth your time. Here's how to grow them.
Person planting into landscape fabric

What is landscape fabric, and why would you need it in your garden?

Landscape fabric has both pros and cons — here's what you need to know about using it for your garden and yard.
A patch of calendula flowers

Impatient in the garden? Check out these fast-growing flowers to start from seed this spring

Growing flowers from seed can be a slow process, but there are beautiful, fast-growing flowers that you can grow in no time.
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.
Pink geraniums in hanging basket

How to choose the perfect flower pots for a beautiful outdoor spring garden

Finding the right flower containers can elevate your space and help your blooms thrive. Here's how to pick the right ones.
Pink dahlia

How to plant dahlia flowers this spring for showy, lush growing season blooms

Dahlias are beautiful blooms that can be a bit tricky to care for. Here's what you need to know about growing them.
Amaryllis flower close-up

Start planning for your spring garden with these beautiful amaryllis flower varieties

Amaryllis flowers make for great spring blooms. Here are our favorite varieties for growing season gardens.
White hellebores

How – and where – to plant hellebores in your garden for lush, long-lasting blooms

Hellebores are easy-going flowers that can bloom in cold environments — here's what to know about caring for them.