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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 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 add some green to their home

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...


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 Fungus 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


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How to Build a Hydroponic Garden in Just a Few Easy Steps

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 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...


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.


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.


Why Does My Plant Have Brown Tips on the Leaves?

Noticing brown tips on leaves of your indoor plants? Solve the problem with proper watering and fertilizing tips from a...


9 Best Plant Subscription Boxes For a Greener, Happier Home

Give the gift of greenery all year long with one of these plant subscription boxes.


15 Colorful Flowers That Grow in Shade

Love flowers but think your garden doesn't get enough sun? These shade flowers grow happily even without a lot of...


15 Toxic Plants You May Already Have at Home

When it comes to houseplants, sometimes the beautiful can be itchy—or deadly.

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20 Low-Maintenance Houseplants Anyone Can Grow

Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry! These low-maintenance indoor plants will stay green with even the tiniest bit of...


20 Plants That Are Poisonous for Cats

They may be pretty—but they’re also pretty toxic to our feline friends


13 Indoor Hanging Plants That Will Liven Up Your Home

Get ready to bring the outdoors inside! These gorgeous hanging plants will add instant ambiance to any space—and boost your...


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How to Revive a Dead or Dying Plant: 10 Simple Steps

Appearances can be deceiving, so even if a plant looks dead, it may not be. Try these expert gardening tricks...


8 Best Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors

Love fruit trees but don't have a backyard or garden space? No problem! You can grow these indoor fruit trees...


The 18 Best Places to Buy Plants Online

Forget getting your hands dirty. All you have to do is point, click, and pot.