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A small bear paw succulent in a pink pot by a window

How to care for an adorable bear paw succulent

How to care for an adorable bear paw succulent

Bear paw succulents are cute and easy to grow. Here's how to care for one.
A bowl of freshly washed kale

Kale is delicious and nutritious: How to grow your own harvest this winter

Kale is delicious and nutritious: How to grow your own harvest this winter

Kale is a great, hardy plant to grow in your garden. Here's how to have a successful harvest this winter.
Indoor ivy on a trellis

How to grow ivy indoors without it taking over your house

How to grow ivy indoors without it taking over your house

We'll tell you how to grow beautiful indoor ivy plants that will elevate your home and not take it over.
Branches of a zz plant

ZZ plant care: What you need to know about this super forgiving plant

ZZ plant care: What you need to know about this super forgiving plant

ZZ plants are easy to care for and quick to forgive. This is how to care for them.
Small rounded greenhouse

Small greenhouse tips: 5 ways to make the most of limited space

Small greenhouse tips: 5 ways to make the most of limited space

Limited space doesn't mean limited potential! Here's how to make the most your small greenhouse.
Potted polka dot plant with pink and green leaves

Your complete guide to polka dot plant care – Everything you need to know about this colorful perennial

Your complete guide to polka dot plant care – Everything you need to know about this colorful perennial

Polka dot plants are small, cheerful plants. Here's how to add them to your home or garden.
Purple orchids growing in a basket

How to keep orchids alive and growing in your home or office

How to keep orchids alive and growing in your home or office

Orchids are gorgeous flowers that can thrive in your home or office. We offer easy tips for giving this stunning flower the proper care.
Cilantro grown hydroponically

Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant

Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant

Here's a simple guide to starting a hydroponic garden in your home this winter.
A bucket of compost scraps

How to make a compost bin from a 5-gallon bucket

How to make a compost bin from a 5-gallon bucket

You can compost at home without dedicating too much time or space. Here's how to make your own DIY compost bin with a 5-gallon bucket.
Purple orchid flowers with white stripes

How to grow orchids in water for an exotic and beautiful display

How to grow orchids in water for an exotic and beautiful display

Combining orchids and hydroponics can do wonderful things. We list everything you need to know to successfully grow orchids in water.
Close-up of daffodils in sunlight

4 November garden plants you should consider growing

4 November garden plants you should consider growing

If you're wondering what to grow late in the fall, here's a guide to what to plant in your garden this November.
Stone house with yard full of golden leaves

4 outdoor gardening projects to focus on this November

4 outdoor gardening projects to focus on this November

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these four projects this November.
A potted calathea makoyana on a blue background

Why calathea plants are perfect for your home office (and how to care for them)

Why calathea plants are perfect for your home office (and how to care for them)

Add a calathea plant to your home office for a relaxing atmosphere.
A fiddle leaf fig in a pot inside a white wicker basket

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in top shape

How to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf figs to get your plant back in top shape

Let's walk you through how to treat brown spots on fiddle-leaf fig leaves and return your plant to a beautiful green.
Stack of seed potatoes on a pile of soil

Where to buy seed potatoes for your garden

Where to buy seed potatoes for your garden

Start growing potatoes today with these great seed sources.
Beets laying on a table

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s what to know about storing beets for winter

Can you leave beets in the ground over winter? Here’s what to know about storing beets for winter

Here's everything you need to know about leaving beets in the ground over winter, including whether to do it.
A close-up of flowering peace lilies

Successfully propagate your own beautiful peace lily with these 4 tips

Successfully propagate your own beautiful peace lily with these 4 tips

Hoping to successfully propagate your peace lily? Here are some tips to make sure you're successful
Leaf mulcher

Are mulched leaves good for grass? Here’s how to mulch a lawn full of leaves this fall

Are mulched leaves good for grass? Here’s how to mulch a lawn full of leaves this fall

Fall leaves can benefit your garden, even making an excellent fertilizer! Our guide helps turn your leaves into mulch.
Beautiful light purple aster

The colors of fall flowers can be striking: 10 flowers that’ll have your garden bursting with fall colors

The colors of fall flowers can be striking: 10 flowers that’ll have your garden bursting with fall colors

Just because summer is over, it doesn't mean your garden has to dial back the color. Plant these flowers to keep your yard bursting with color.
A small box full of freshly harvested beets

Planting beetroot? Useful tips you need to know

Planting beetroot? Useful tips you need to know

This is your guide to successfully planting beetroot.
Pampas grass

Accentuate your fall garden with these ornamental grasses

Accentuate your fall garden with these ornamental grasses

These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your fall garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
Voodoo lily growing by a mossy wall

Spook out friends and family by growing these plants for Halloween

Spook out friends and family by growing these plants for Halloween

To make Halloween extra special, we've compiled a list of the spookiest plants to add to your garden this season.
A sage plant with purple flowers

6 plants you should cut back to keep your garden thriving this fall

6 plants you should cut back to keep your garden thriving this fall

Help your garden thrive by cutting back these plants this fall. Your garden will thank you come springtime!
Woman kneeling harvesting tomatoes

How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

The growing season might be ending, but pest season isn't. Here's how to protect your fall garden from pests like slugs, snails, beetles, and cutworms.
Large oak tree with orange leaves in autumn

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this October.
Horizontal cordon pattern espalier tree

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Want to grow trees in limited space? Try espaliering, a unique and beautiful way to grow trees.
Red and green rubber tree in a gray pot against a white background

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
Purple grapes on a vine

Follow these steps to keep grapes longer in your fridge

Follow these steps to keep grapes longer in your fridge

Avoid sour grapes by following these steps to keep your fruit fresh longer.
A ladybug on a red, yellow, and orange flower

You should never use ladybugs as pest control – this is why

You should never use ladybugs as pest control – this is why

Ladybugs are helpful for gardens but shouldn't be a pest-control solution. This is why.
Pumpkin growing on trellis overhead

You can grow pumpkins vertically – give these methods a try!

You can grow pumpkins vertically – give these methods a try!

Despite their weight, pumpkins can grow vertically. Here's how to get them started for a harvest full of healthy gourds.
Close-up of a red hibiscus flower

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

Hibiscus plants can be delicate, so it's important to pick the best pest control spray. Here are our picks.
A dogwood tree with white flowers in a field

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

Have you always wanted a dogwood tree in your yard? Here's how to make that happen.
A pair of ladybugs on a leaf

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Ladybugs can help you control aphids in your garden. Here's what you need to know about using them as a pest control method.
Brown snail on green fruit

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Pests love to invade your garden, but a solution is Epsom salt. We discuss why this would be great protection for your garden.
Freshly mowed lawn with a white push mower

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Don't let your lawn be susceptible to red thread lawn disease. Learn how to control and treat it.