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A Christmas cactus in full bloom

How to care for a Christmas cactus, the festive, tropical plant

How to care for a Christmas cactus, the festive, tropical plant

How to care for everyone's favorite, festive Christmas cactus.
woman outside with plants

A complete guide to caring for your Christmas fern, an attractive ground cover

A complete guide to caring for your Christmas fern, an attractive ground cover

Here's everything you need to know about caring for a Christmas fern this holiday season.
Three people holding a small wooden crate full of lettuce

What you need to know about light deprivation (or ‘light dep’) greenhouses and how they work

What you need to know about light deprivation (or ‘light dep’) greenhouses and how they work

Light deprivation, or "light dep" greenhouses are gaining favor with lots of horticulturists and hobby gardeners alike.
Fiddle-leaf fig stairs

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Fiddle-leaf fig care in winter: What to do about those brown spots?

Fiddle-leaf fig trees are beautiful — and a little high-maintenance. For several possible reasons, their leaves can develop brown spots. Here's how to treat them.
A close-up of a poinsettia bloom

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Poinsettias are classic holiday houseplants: How to plant and grow them

Bring festive cheer into your home this season with poinsettias. Here's how to grow and care for them.
A fresh holly branch

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

A complete guide to caring for the holly plant, a common symbol of Christmas

The holly plant is a classic symbol of Christmas. Here's how to care for it!
Christmas tree by the fireplace

How long do Christmas trees last? Here are our tips on keeping them fresh for a long time

How long do Christmas trees last? Here are our tips on keeping them fresh for a long time

Here are tips for keeping your Christmas tree fresh so it doesn't die before you unwrap your presents for the holidays.
A pile of butternut squash with one cut in half to expose the inside of the squash

How to cure and store squash for the winter

How to cure and store squash for the winter

Don't let your fall squash harvest go to waste! Here's how to cure and store squash for the winter so you can have all the tasty winter soup you want.
Three types of heuchera growing outdoors

Trying to beat the cold? Here are our favorite frost-resistant plants for any climate

Trying to beat the cold? Here are our favorite frost-resistant plants for any climate

When the weather gets chilly, you might wonder if you can grow anything that won't wilt. We have the tips you need to keep your plants alive through the frost.
A hanging maidenhair fern

Everything you need to know about growing healthy ferns indoors

Everything you need to know about growing healthy ferns indoors

Ferns can add a touch of green to any shady corner. Make sure your ferns are at their healthiest by following these tips.
Three little fake Christmas trees

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: Which is friendlier to the environment?

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: Which is friendlier to the environment?

If you've ever wondered if real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment, we have your answers.
Decorating a Christmas tree

The 6 best types of Christmas trees to fill your home with holiday cheer

The 6 best types of Christmas trees to fill your home with holiday cheer

Here are six Christmas tree varieties to look out for when Christmas tree shopping this holiday season.
Growing potatoes in a garden

How to grow potatoes this winter for a delicious harvest

How to grow potatoes this winter for a delicious harvest

Potatoes are surprisingly easy to grow over winter. Here's what you need to know for a successful and delicious harvest.
Sprigs of Christmas herbs next to holly and twine

The best Christmas herbs to grow to infuse the Yuletide spirit into your home

The best Christmas herbs to grow to infuse the Yuletide spirit into your home

The best and easiest-to-grow holiday herbs for infusing your home with yuletide cheer and stepping up your recipes.
Outdoor garden with hay

The best vegetables to plant in December

The best vegetables to plant in December

Vegetables planted in December need to grow indoors, and then you transplant them in the spring. We list the ones that are most ideal for this.
Thanksgiving cactus in bloom

The Thanksgiving cactus is a beautiful, low-maintenance holiday staple – Here’s your guide to caring for it

The Thanksgiving cactus is a beautiful, low-maintenance holiday staple – Here’s your guide to caring for it

Add a festive houseplant to your collection this holiday season with the Thanksgiving cactus. And learn how to keep it healthy and happy.
Monstera plant with lights

Get festive with these houseplant “holidadecoration” ideas

Get festive with these houseplant “holidadecoration” ideas

Want to make your home feel more festive? Use these tips to decorate your houseplants with holiday cheer.
Christmas poinsettia

Add holiday cheer to your home with these colorful houseplants

Add holiday cheer to your home with these colorful houseplants

If you're tired of dying Christmas trees, these vibrant plants will bring festive holiday cheer into your home all season long.
A person laying out all the materials to fertilize a houseplant

Here’s how often you should be fertilizing your indoor plants

Here’s how often you should be fertilizing your indoor plants

Here's how often you should fertilize your indoor plants and how to set up a schedule.
Seed starting in cups

Gardening 101: 7 easy seeds to grow in cups for a tiny, adorable, and low-maintenance indoor garden

Gardening 101: 7 easy seeds to grow in cups for a tiny, adorable, and low-maintenance indoor garden

Whether you want some indoor greenery or you're just short on space, try growing these seeds in cups. Not only will they thrive, but they'll look adorable, too!
A person holding a bowl of air plants

6 air plants that make for the perfect air-purifying indoor plants

6 air plants that make for the perfect air-purifying indoor plants

These six air plants will make beautiful additions to your indoor garden and will help purify the air in your home.
Two fiddle leaf fig leaves with dark brown spots caused by root rot on a white background

Brown tips on plants can be a sign of many different conditions – Here’s how to identify and treat them

Brown tips on plants can be a sign of many different conditions – Here’s how to identify and treat them

Do the leaves on your indoor plants have brown tips? Here's what's causing them and how to fix the problem.
Person watering cactus

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

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 permanently.
Red amaryllis with a white center

Your guide to festive holiday flower bulbs this Christmas

Your guide to festive holiday flower bulbs this Christmas

If you're thinking about picking up a holiday flower bulb for Christmas, here are some helpful care tips.
plants growing in greenhouse

How to protect your plants and keep them warm in the greenhouse for winter

How to protect your plants and keep them warm in the greenhouse for winter

Keep your greenhouse plants safe this winter with some easily sourced materials and a bit of elbow grease. Here's how to protect your plants from the cold.
Frosty fern

From mini Christmas trees to ivy wreaths, here are the best small holiday season foliage picks

From mini Christmas trees to ivy wreaths, here are the best small holiday season foliage picks

From ivy wreaths to mini Christmas trees, here are some small alternatives to full-sized Christmas trees this winter.
woman caring for plants

Plant of the week: Darwin’s orchid, a beautiful flower with star-shaped blooms

Plant of the week: Darwin’s orchid, a beautiful flower with star-shaped blooms

This week's featured plant is Darwin's orchid, a beautiful flower with star-shaped blooms
A variegated Hoya kerrii

4 breathtaking hoya varieties that are perfect for beginners

4 breathtaking hoya varieties that are perfect for beginners

Here are four breathtaking hoya varieties to add to your indoor garden.
Thanksgiving cactus in bloom

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas cactus: How they’re different

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas cactus: How they’re different

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the difference between the Thanksgiving cactus and the Christmas cactus.
Wintergreen basket

7 easy patio plants that will thrive into the cold winter months

7 easy patio plants that will thrive into the cold winter months

Here are seven low-maintenance plants that will thrive on your patio through the winter cold.
Cyclamen

Focus on color: Red plants that will bring a festive vibe to any home or garden

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.
A gravy boat of Brussels sprouts on a cutting board

A complete guide to growing delicious Brussels sprouts in the winter

A complete guide to growing delicious Brussels sprouts in the winter

Brussels sprouts are the perfect savory side. Here's how to grow them this winter.
Person pruning a tree

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

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.
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.
Five grown tomatoes

Can you grow tomatoes indoors during the cold winter months?

Can you grow tomatoes indoors during the cold winter months?

Growing tomatoes inside during the winter is possible. If environment conditions are met, you'll enjoy a fresh indoor harvest!