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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.
Person pruning a tree

How to properly prune your trees in winter for healthy growth year-round

Properly prune your trees and shrubs this winter by following this guide.
Dracaena warneckii

9 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these nine dracaena plants would make beautiful additions to any home.
Kentucky bluegrass landscape

Keep your yard happy all year with these 5 grasses that grow in the winter

Here are five types of grasses that grow in the winter so your yard can be happy throughout the year.
Goldfish plant

Goldfish plant care: The tips and tricks you need to know

Have a goldfish plant? Here's everything you need to know about caring for it.
Maranta

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant this winter

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
Fertilizing lawn

A guide to winter lawn fertilizer for keeping your turf healthy this season

Are you getting ready for winter? Make sure you know what fertilizer to buy for your lawn by following our guide.
Plumeria plants with white petals and yellow centers

How to grow fragrant and stunning plumeria plants indoors year-round

If you're wondering how to grow fragrant, lush plumeria flowers inside of your home, here are some tips and tricks.
Alocasia frydek

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

If you're looking to add a trendy alocasia to your houseplant collection, try these stunning varieties.
A large croton plant with red, yellow, and green leaves in a black pot against a wooden wall

The best autumn houseplants for adding color to your home

If you're looking to dress up your home this fall, add autumn color to your home with these lovely houseplants.
Sliced sweet potatoes

How to grow sweet potatoes: 6 effective tips to grow these delicious tubers

Get a bountiful harvest of sweet potatoes by following these easy steps.
Pears on cutting board

When do pears come in season? What you need to know

This is everything you need to know about when your homegrown pears are in season and ready for cooking and eating.
Hand holding ponytail palm in pot

Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

If you're wondering how to maintain a ponytail palm, check out this guide on how to grow this easy-care houseplant.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

6 gorgeous mums to add color to your autumn garden 

If you're wondering which mum to get for your fall garden, here's a helpful guide to help you choose the perfect variety.
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.
Epsom salt

Is Epsom salt good for houseplants? 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.
Young aloe vera in a pot

9 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Office plants should be low maintenance and beautiful. Here are our top picks to keep your work view fresh and calming.
Purple onion

Growing onions in containers is easier than you think – here’s how to do it

Think you need a big outdoor garden to grow delicious onions? Think again! Here's our guide to growing onions in pots with tasty results.
Growing chives

5 companion plants to keep your chive plants company

When planning out your indoor or outdoor garden, consider these 5 companion plants to grow alongside your chives to help them thrive.
Fiddle-leaf fig

How to get rid of fungus gnats: 5 ways to eliminate your gnat problem

Fungus gnats can be persistent with your indoor plants. Read this guide to find out how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
Dill herb

From harvest to the table: Here’s how to grow delicious dill

Here's a complete guide to growing dill, a delicious, tangy herb.
Fresh bunch of cilantro

How to grow the super-divisive cilantro plant to brighten up your meals

Here's everything you need to know about how to plant, grow, and harvest cilantro for fresh herbs all season long.
Aloe vera pups

Here’s how to care for your aloe vera plant to reap its soothing benefits

Here are tips on how to grow your own aloe vera plant for the best results.
African lily flower

These are the best zone 8 plants for your warm, bright climate

Zone 8 plants can include a wide range of greenery. Learn about the best flowers, fruits, and vegetables for zone 8.
Propagate succulent

How to propagate succulents: Simple ways to multiply these easy-care plants

Here are tips on how to propagate succulents to add to your collection and share with fellow plant enthusiasts.
Lilac flowers

How to prune lilacs for healthy growth and beautiful blooms

Lilacs need to be pruned, but it has to be at the right time. Here's a guide on how to prune lilacs for future blooms.
Onion with roots showing

Can you grow onions in containers? What you need to know

Here's everything that you need to know about growing onions in containers for a successful harvest in your garden.
Ripe raspberries

Grow these 5 unique companion plants for raspberries in your garden

There are certain plants that are great companions for raspberries. Find out which plants will help your raspberries thrive.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips. 
Ear of corn

Can you grow corn indoors? The answer might surprise you

Corn is a big plant that produces big flavor—but can you grow it indoors? Here are the details you need to know.
A hand reaching up to pick a ripe red apple

Do you live in climate zone 6? How to tell if your plants will last

Here's what you need to know about growing plants if you live in climate zone 6.
Purple clematis

Caring for clematis, a beautiful climbing vine for your summer vertical garden

Clematis is a beautiful climbing vine that's a hardy addition to your vertical garden. Learn how to care for it.
Bagworm on a branch

Bagworms can kill your trees – What to know to get rid of them

Save your trees and bushes from bagworms by following this advice.
Person tending seedlings in soil

Want to know what organic matter does in gardening soil? Here’s the scoop

Get to understand what organic matter does in soil by reading all the details here.