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Assorted pink, green, and white polka dot plants in a white pot

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.
how to grow dracaena sanderiana lucky bamboo close up

Plant of the week: Dracaena sanderiana – tips for growing the lucky bamboo

Lucky bamboo is a charming, easy-to-care-for plant. Here's how to grow your own.
Scale insects on a stem

How to get rid of scale on plants: Everything you need to know about these pests

Scale on plants can be frustrating to deal with, but it doesn't have to be. Here's what to know about identifying, preventing, and getting rid of scale insects.
Three small houseplants in unique plant pots

6 best small indoor plants for your tight space

Want to grow an indoor garden but don't have a lot of room? These six small indoor plants are the perfect way to add color and life to any small space.
A purple and green zebrina plant in a white pot, sitting outside

Wondering how to care for an inch plant? Top tips for the tropical plant

Here's a care guide for the colorful and tropical tradescantia zebrina plant (aka inch plant).
Golden pothos cutting rooting in a glass

5 amazing plants that grow in water, no soil necessary

Growing plants in water doesn't have to be difficult. Start with one of these five plants that grow in water for a fun and easy hydroponic garden.
A group of hanging basket plants

The 6 best indoor hanging plants to add to your inside garden

Indoor hanging plants are delightful, and there are plenty of great options to choose from. If you're having trouble picking, try one of our six favorites.
Pink hoya flowers

Hoya care: A complete guide to the ‘wax plant’

Hoya plants are beautiful and easy to grow. Here's everything you need to know to get started growing your own hoya plants today.
A snail on a leaf

These organic pest control methods are proven winners

Dealing with pests is a big issue inside of homes, around gardens, and in other structures. We list organic and effective pest-control methods.
A small echeveria in a beige pot on a wooden table.

How to care for echeveria, a shrub-like succulent

Echeveria is popular for homes, offices, and succulent gardens, because it's a beautiful and low-maintenance plans. If you want to grow your own, here's how.
A cluster of stargazer lily flowers

Stargazer lilies – how to grow them for stunning blooms

Add stargazer lilies to your home or garden for stunning flowers this summer. This simple care guide will tell you how.
A white coffee cup tipped over on a matching saucer with roasted coffee beans spilling out of it

How to grow a coffee plant (and how many beans it can produce)

Coffee is delicious, but did you know you can grow your own? Here's everything you need to know about growing your own coffee plant.
Cast iron plant

Cast iron plant: A complete guide to this hardy plant

Cast iron plants are lovely and lush. Luckily, they're also easy to grow. Here's everything you need to know to keep your cast iron plant happy and healthy.
Areca palm

A complete guide on how to care for an areca palm

Areca palms add a touch of tropical flair to any indoor space. This guide will explain everything you need to know to care for your own areca palm tree.
Asparagus fern

Asparagus fern care guide: Everything you need to know

Asparagus ferns have beautiful, feathery leaves and are easy to grow. Here's everything you need to know about caring for these lovely indoor plants.
Light brown slug

The best ways to control slugs and snails organically

Try these methods to help you get rid of uninvited guests in your garden without causing harm to your family, pets, or plants. 
Close-up of caladium leaves that are mostly red with a little bit of white and green edges

Caldium care: A complete guide to this indoor/outdoor plant

Caladium plants are beautiful and easy to care for, both indoors and out. Here's what you need to know to keep yours happy and healthy.
Small pine tree

6 stunning types of evergreen trees for your yard

Winter can be a dreary time of year, but evergreens can liven things up. Here are our six favorite types of evergreen trees for you to add to your yard.
A small pumpkin sitting on top of a fence post

This is how many pumpkins per plant you can grow

Pumpkins are delicious and decorative, but how many can you expect to harvest this season? Here's what to expect when pumpkin harvest season comes around.
Basil plant bathed in sunlight

6 incredible types of basil for your herb garden

Basil is a delicious and versatile herb, but which type is right for you? Here are our six favorite types of basil for you to try growing this year.
Pink cyclamen in a terracotta pot

How to plant and care for cyclamen, a petite perennial

Cyclamen are beautiful flowers that love cool weather and bloom in fall and winter. Here's what you need to know to grow and care for it.
Maple trees with red leaves in front of a building

6 gorgeous fall trees for colorful foliage

Stunning fall colors are a highlight of the season for many people. If you want to bring these colors to your home, here are the best fall trees to plant.
Winter squash plants

These are the 5 best squash companion plants (and the worst)

Squash is delicious and easy to grow, but what should you plant with it? This guide to squash companion plants will help you plant your next vegetable garden.
Red roma tomatoes on a table

Everything you need to know about growing Roma tomatoes

Roma tomatoes are delicious and easy to grow. Want to add them to your next vegetable garden? Here's everything you need to know to ensure a great harvest.
White lisianthus flowers on a wooden table

Lisianthus flowers are like roses, but better: Your care guide

Lisanthus flowers are beautiful and look strikingly similar to roses, minus the thorns. Here's how to grow this gorgeous but finicky flower in your own garden.
Pale orange celosia flowers

How to grow celosia and add vibrant color to your garden

Celosia plants are a stunning way to add color and texture to any home or garden. Here's what you need to know in order to keep yours happy and healthy.
A branch of pink bleeding heart flowers

What you need to know about growing the delicate bleeding heart flower

Bleeding heart flowers are unique and beautiful, but they have a reputation for being difficult to grow. Here's what you need to know to grow this flower.
Ripe tomatoes on a vine

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Let’s find out

Tomatoes are tasty vegetables...or are they fruits? We'll answer that question and explain why it's important to know in this guide to tomato classification.
Close-up of an African violet

Keep your beautiful African violets flourishing with these top care tips

African violets are gorgeous and easy to care for. If you want to bring one home with you, here's everything you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
A jacaranda tree beside an apartment building

Jacaranda trees: A complete growing and care guide

If you need a flowering tree for your yard, why not grow a jacaranda tree? Here's what you need to know about this gorgeous tree and its purple flowers.
A potted pink and green aglaonema plant

How to care for aglaonema, a popular, stunning indoor plant

Aglaonema plants are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to bring one home with you, here's what you need to know to keep it happy and healthy.
Hands scooping soil out of a flower pot

What exactly is loam soil? Here’s what to know

Different plants need different types of soil, but one soil type most plants will grow in is loam. What's loam soil, and why do plants love it? We have answers.
White panicle hydrangea flowers

How to care for limelight hydrangeas, a gorgeous fall bloom

Limelight hydrangeas are beautiful and easy to grow. If you want to add these stunning flowers to your garden, here's everything you need to know to grow them.
Several Queen Anne's lace flowers

Queen Anne’s lace can be invasive: What you need to know about it

Queen Anne's lace is a gorgeous and elegant flower that can spread to take over a space. If you want to control its growth, here's what you need to know.
A weeping willow tree planted in a patch of grass surrounded by stone in front of a building

Want a stunning willow tree? Find the right type for your zone

Willows are beautiful trees, and there are many types to choose from. To help you pick the best one for your yard, here are five of our favorites.