Cayla Leonard
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Cayla Leonard is a writer from North Carolina who is passionate about plants. She enjoys reading and writing fiction and poetry of all kinds, playing dungeons and dragons, and putting together jigsaw puzzles.
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The perfect soil for succulents: What you need for thriving plants
Succulents are easy to care for and fun to grow. If you're unsure what kind of soil to plant your succulent in, this is the guide for you.
These are the best indoor trees to bring nature inside your home
Growing trees indoors is a great way to bring life to your home, and it doesn't have to be difficult. Here are the best indoor trees for you to grow.
How to grow winter jasmine for January blooms
Winter jasmine is a beautiful flowering shrub that is among the first plants to flower in spring. Here's everything you need to know about growing your own.
How to care for winter rye, a fantastic cover crop
Winter rye is a hardy and enthusiastic cover crop. This guide will explain the benefits and pitfalls of this cover crop, as well as how to grow it for yourself.
The ultimate guide to choosing the best potting soil for indoor plants
Choosing the right soil sets your plants up for success. Here's what you need to know to pick the right potting soil for your indoor plants.
Winterberry: A complete care guide for this holiday favorite
Winterberry trees are easy to grow and excellent at livening up a dreary winter landscape. Here's what you need to know to add one to your garden.
How to care for coreopsis, a long-blooming plant
Coreopsis flowers are beautiful native wildflowers that are easy to grow. If you want to grow this flower, here's what you need to know about coreopsis care.
The neon pothos is perfect for beginners: A care guide
Neon pothos is a beautiful pothos variety that anyone can grow. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, here's how to care for your new neon pothos plant.
How to care for the gorgeous begonia maculata
Begonia maculata are gorgeous houseplants. If you want to grow your own, here's everything you need to know about caring for them.
How to care for tradescantia nanouk, a colorful addition
Tradescantia nanouk is a gorgeous houseplant that can be a bit particular about its needs. If you want to bring one home with you, here's how to care for one.
Oxalis triangularis care: Tips to help its moody foliage thrive
Oxalis triangularis is a gorgeous plant with unique dark foliage. Here's everything you need to know to care for your own oxalis triangularis plant.
Philodendron micans is a popular houseplant for a reason
Philodendron micans is a lovely houseplant that many gardeners want to bring home. If you want to grow your own, here's what you need to know.
The ficus Audrey: The fiddle-leaf fig’s better cousin
Ficus Audrey is a wonderful houseplant, perfect for people who want a fiddle-leaf fig without the hassle. Here's what you need to know to grow your own.
5 types of succulents that are perfect plants for your home
Succulents come in so many fantastic shapes, sizes, and colors. Wonderingg which succulents are the best for you? Here are five of our favorites.
Manjula pothos care: Everything you need to know
Manjula pothos is a gorgeous pothos variety. Want to add this low-maintenance beauty to your houseplant collection? Here's everything you need to know.
How to care for the monkey tail cactus for endless blooms
The monkey tail cactus is a beautiful and unique cactus. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to help it thrive.
How to care for the tricky (but gorgeous) philodendron gloriosum
Philodendron gloriosum is a gorgeous houseplant, but it's a bit tricky to grow. If you're determined to add it to your collection, here's what you need to know.
How to care for the pencil cactus plant (it’s not actually a cactus)
Pencil cactus plants are fascinating and fun to grow. If you want to add these incredible plant to your home or garden, here's what you need to know.
How to care for the rare variegated monstera — it’s not for beginners
Variegated monsteras are gorgeous, but they need a bit of extra attention in order to thrive. Here's why that is and what you need to know to care for them.
This is how to make a homemade gnat trap that actually works
Gnats are annoying pests, but they're luckily easy to get rid of. Here's how to make a simple but effective homemade gnat trap to protect your plants.
Indoor gardening: Hydroponics growing tips for any plant
Here's a simple guide to starting a hydroponic garden in your home this winter.
Mother of thousands: How to care for this plant
If you're looking for a unique succulent, mother of thousands is an excellent option that is great for beginners. Here's how to grow one.
Boston fern care guide: Everything to know about this low-maintenance plant
Boston ferns are beautiful and low-maintenance plants. If you want to add one to your home or garden, here's what you need to know about their care.
Our favorite desert plants you will love
Gardening in the desert is made much easier if you grow desert plants. These are our favorite desert plants to add life and color to a dry, rocky garden.
How to care for monstera albo: A complete guide
Monstera albo is a popular monstera that has a reputation for being difficult to grow. If you want to bring this plant home, here's what you need to know.
Freesia care: What you need to know about these fragrant flowers
Freesia flowers are bright, colorful, and smell incredible. If you want to add these lovely perennials to your garden, here is everything you need to know.
6 types of gourds you should know this fall season
Looking for a new and interesting gourd to add to your fall garden? Here are six incredible types of gourds that you'll love growing.
These 7 orange flowers will make your garden pop
Orange is a vibrant color that can brighten rooms and gardens, and there are plenty of orange flowers to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.
When is the best time to harvest butternut squash?
Butternut squash is delicious, and even better when freshly harvested from your own garden. Here's everything you need to know about how and when to harvest it.
How to turn your compost to keep the soil aerated and nutrient rich
Turning your compost pile for the best results may seem intimidated. Here's what you need to know.
4 of the best medicinal herbs you can grow indoors
You don’t have to give up growing medicinal herbs when it's the colder season. We offer four easy recommendations to continue growing them.
Hickory trees: Everything you want to know about these hardwoods
Hickory trees are lovely, beneficial, and surprisingly easy to grow. If you want to grow one of these beautiful hardwoods, here's what you need to know.
How to dry gourds: Your complete guide
Dried gourds make versatile and fun decorations. If you want to dry your own freshly harvested gourds at home, here's everything you need to know.
Are mums perennials? It’s complicated
Mums are gorgeous fall flowers, but can you grow them year after year? Here's what you need to know about whether mums are perennials or annuals.
8 fruits and vegetables you can carve that aren’t pumpkins
Pumpkins are the classic jack-o'-lantern choice, but did you know you can carve other fruits and vegetables as well? Here are some of our favorites