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Turn your outdoor space into an oasis with picture-perfect flowers and vegetables—and all the tips you’ll need to make them flourish. Worried that you have a brown thumb? You won’t by the time we get through with you!

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15 Good Luck Plants to Bring Fortune to Your Home

Placed strategically throughout the house, certain good luck plants are believed to bring prosperity, fortune, health and more. Here's what the feng shui experts say.

 

2 Things to Do with Cucumber Peels for Healthy Plants

This plant-care DIY is the perfect way to use cucumber peels


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Hydroponic Garden: What It Is, How to Start, and Expert Tips

Hydroponic gardening is a great way to grow food—without soil—in smaller spaces. Here's what you need to know.


Here’s What It Means If You See Powdery Mildew on Your Plants

Getting rid of powdery mildew on plants is easier than you may think.


How to Use Rice Water on Plants to Make Your Garden Thrive

Reduce kitchen waste and grow a healthier garden—both indoors and out!—by making your own rice water for plants

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How to Use Banana Water for Plants to Make Your Garden Flourish

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants


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How to Use Coffee Grounds to Make Your Plants Thrive

Your guide to the do's and don'ts of using coffee grounds for growing healthier plants

How to Keep Dogs Out of Your Yard

Struggling with unwanted canine visitors? We have 16 expert-recommended strategies for keeping dogs out of your yard.


If You See Purple Dots on Your Tomato Leaves, This Is What It Means

Purple leaves on your tomatoes could be a sign something isn't right. Luckily, there are ways to purge the purple...


How to Use Neem Oil on Plants to Protect Against Pests

Knock out nasty plant pests with the natural, safe and environmentally friendly pesticide neem oil


Revive Your Garden for Spring with This Sustainable and Organic Plant Food

Help your garden go organic with Arber plant food.

This Hidden Feature Lets You Use Your iPhone to Identify Plants, Pets and More

From succulents to statues, your iPhone can help you identify a wide range of mystery objects


How to Use Eggshells for Plants and Make Your Garden Flourish

Your garbage just might be your garden’s treasure. Here’s what you need to know about using eggshells to help your...


6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food...


8 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits Anyone Can Grow at Home

Growing fresh herbs isn't just for trendy restaurants and professional chefs. You too can get in on the farm fresh...


8 Best Indoor Plant Pots and Planters to House Your Growing Greenery

No matter the number of houseplants you already own, these indoor plant pots will inspire you to buy more.

11 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.


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If Your Indoor Plant Has Water Droplets on Its Leaves, This Is What It Means

Deciphering those drippy leaves is easier than you might think, and it can reveal the secret to happy, healthy houseplants


6 Best Plant-Care Apps to Download for All Your Plant Needs

Never mourn a dead, dried-out plant again when you use these plant-care apps


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Your Complete Guide to Indoor Plants: How to Keep Them Happy, Healthy and Green

Whether you’re a doting plant parent or a newbie with a brown thumb, this guide to indoor plants will help...


How to Care for Succulents

Listen up, gardening newbies! Succulent plant care is a breeze, and this growing guide makes it even easier.


7 Common Houseplant Pests and How to Get Rid of Them Safely

If your houseplants gave you a bit more than you bargained for, don't toss them! Instead, eradicate houseplant pests with...


How to Care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf figs are popular and generally easy to care for, making them a great fit for anyone looking to...


6 Indoor Plant Lighting Tips to Help Your Plants Thrive

Light is a plant's lifeblood—even though bright, direct sun isn't always the way to go. Thankfully, this guide to indoor...


Everything You Need to Know About Growing Herbs Indoors

Light-loving herbs and a sunny sill make for a flourishing indoor herb garden

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How to Care for Aloe Plants

This beautiful, easy-to-care-for plant doubles as a first-aid kit


How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

That white fluff on your plants is actually an insect that’s sucking the life out of them. Here’s how...


18 Living Room Plants to Spruce Up Your Space

The right living room plants can make all the difference in your home. Here’s what you need to know...


15 Best Bathroom Plants That Thrive in Humidity

Turn your bathroom into a leafy oasis with these low-light, humidity-loving bathroom plants


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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites

Nothing ruins the joy of your indoor garden faster than an infestation. Here's how to get spider mites out of...


How to Care for Prayer Plants

Once you master prayer plant care, you'll have a tropical showstopper to add elegance to your home