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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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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 your plants and your home.

How to Care for Prayer Plants

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


How to Propagate Houseplants

Even newbie plant parents can birth leafy babies if they know how to propagate plants


How to Care for Monstera Plants

These iconic split-leaf plants are a classic for a reason


15 Types of Succulents for Your Home or Office

No green thumb? No problem. For low-maintenance indoor plants, choose from these types of succulents to liven up your space.

How to Decorate with Indoor Plants to Create an Inviting Space

Houseplants are often overlooked in home decor, but they add a fresh, green and appealing quality to any room. Here...


How to Create a Living Wall That Brings the Outdoors In

Check out these surprisingly simple tips and tricks to grow a living wall in your home. It's truly easier than...


16 Indoor Flowering Plants to Make Your Home More Colorful

Plants are a healthy, pleasing addition to any indoor setting—and flowering plants are even better! Add some color and natural...


How to Care for a ZZ Plant

ZZ plant care couldn't be easier, making this beauty a great option for newbie gardeners


How and When to Repot a Plant

With the right potting soil and container, plus a gentle hand, you can add years to the life of your...


How to Care for a Pothos Plant

Pothos plant care couldn't be easier, and these horticulturist-approved tips will ensure yours has a long, healthy life—no green thumb...


What Is Root Rot, and How to Care for It

Root rot, the leading cause of houseplant death, is far easier to prevent than cure


How to Care for a Jade Plant

Jade plant care is super simple, making this beauty the ideal beginner plant

How to Care for Snake Plants

Want a houseplant but not sure you have a green thumb? Choose a hard-to-kill plant, like a snake plant. Here's...


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How to Get Rid of Gnats

Get rid of the pesky bugs once and for all with these easy and affordable solutions


How to Get Rid of Aphids

Sluggish growth? Yellowed, crinkled or sticky leaves? Aphids may be the culprit.


How to Care for Spider Plants

These hanging beauties are easy to look after, and they even grow their own family. Here's what to know about...


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19 Plants That Are Poisonous to Dogs

Listen up, pet parents! Your home may have poisonous plants for dogs, and it's time you made some smart plant...


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15 Tall Indoor Plants to Add to Your Home

Tall indoor plants add depth, height and texture to any room


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21 Small Indoor Plants for Apartment Dwellers

You don't need a green thumb—or a ton of space—for these compact beauties to brighten up your home


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12 Plant Watering Tips: How Often and How Much to Water Houseplants

Be flexible, and let the soil guide when your plants need a drink


Caring for My Mother’s Plants Is Helping Prepare Me for a Life Without Her

Sometimes I hate caring for my mother's plants, but I know they'll be a source of comfort in the future

Why Houseplants Are Better Than Dogs

Keeping my leafy roommates alive is my ideal way to be a caregiver


Here’s What It Means If You See White Fungus Balls in Soil

They pop up seemingly out of nowhere, but should you be concerned? We got the scoop on those strange, little...


How to Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know about growing your own food at home, whether you have a large backyard or a...


10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?


16 Best Compost Bins for Turning Table Scraps into Gardening Gold

Ready to start composting? Here are the best bins and pails to choose from.


The Meaning Behind Your 50 Favorite Flowers

From honoring rainbow-riding goddesses to warding off monsters, your favorite flowers have some fascinating stories behind their colorful blooms.