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Stacey Nguyen

Stacey Nguyen

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Stacey's work has appeared on sites such as POPSUGAR, HelloGiggles, Buzzfeed, The Balance, TripSavvy, and more. When she's not writing or refilling a cup of tea, she's likely tending her indoor garden.

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A few small aloe vera plants

Have more aloe plant than you know what to do with? How to propagate its pups

How to propagate your aloe plant's pups to spread the aloe plant love.
Bees pollinating lavender flowers

The best plants to help relieve stress and anxiety

Life can be stressful, but plants can help take some of the stress away. Want to turn your home into a relaxing paradise? These are the plants you should get.
Dracaena marginata

Follow these easy dracaena care tips to keep your plant thriving

How do you pick the right dracaena for you and properly maintain it? Read here for our top dracaena care tips. 
Small white hellebore flowers

How – and where – to plant hellebores in your garden for lush, long-lasting blooms

Hellebores are easy-going flowers that can bloom in cold environments — here's what to know about caring for them.
A close-up of alocasia silver dragon leaves

Add style to your space with these trendy alocasia indoor plants

If you're looking to add a trendy alocasia to your houseplant collection, try these stunning varieties.
Room with a cat and plants

The best online shops for exotic houseplants

Check out these online shops if you want to buy exotic houseplants
Houseplants on a shelf

How to get rid of fungus gnats: 6 ways to eliminate this pest problem

Fungus gnats can be persistent with your indoor plants. Read this guide to find out how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
Gourd assortment

So many gourds, so little time! Here are 5 creative ways to use them this fall

Have too many gourds and don't know what to do with them? Here are some creative suggestions for using them.
Red and green croton plant

The best autumn houseplants for adding color to your home

If you're looking to dress up your home this fall, add autumn color to your home with these lovely houseplants.
Aloe vera plants for sale

10 fast-growing houseplants perfect for your home office

Office plants should be low maintenance and beautiful. Here are our top picks to keep your work view fresh and calming.
Variegated rubber tree plant in a white pot

Follow this guide to make sure your rubber tree plant thrives

Rubber trees are popular for their glossy leaves and low-maintenance care requirements. Here is everything you need to know to bring one into your home.
Hand holding ponytail palm in pot

Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

If you're wondering how to maintain a ponytail palm, check out this guide on how to grow this easy-care houseplant.
crown of thorns plant care guide pink

For lush blooms, here’s how to grow a crown of thorns plant inside your home

Featuring showy blooms and sharp thorns, the crown of thorns plant is an easy-to-grow tropical succulent. Here's how to care for one indoors.
Yucca tree in a planter against wall

How to grow a yucca tree indoors for a tall, lush statement plant

Yucca trees are some of the showiest and low-maintenance houseplants out there — here's how to grow and care for them.
A gardener fertilizing a young plant

What does NPK mean when it comes to fertilizing plants?

You'll often hear about NPK ratios for plant food. Here's what the numbers mean and how to pick the right plant fertilizer.
Peach tree

What to know about climate zones before planting your garden

Climate zones are vital to any gardener, but what is there to know about them? We break it down so you can use them when planning and planting your garden.
A golden pothos hanging in a container on a wooden wall

Beautiful, low-maintenance pothos varieties to add to your plant collection

If you're looking for beautiful pothos plants, here are the different varieties to add to your indoor plant collection.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

6 gorgeous mums to add color to your autumn garden 

If you're wondering which mum to get for your fall garden, here's a helpful guide to help you choose the perfect variety.
A home with a grass lawn

4 types of lawn grasses and how to choose the best one for your yard

Not sure what the difference is between different types of grass or how to choose between them? This guide will explain everything you need to know.
Sunflower under blue sky

Focus on color: Yellow plants that will bring cheer to your garden

Add some sunshine to your garden with these bright yellow plants.
Tomato plant preparing for harvest

9 tasty companion plants for tomatoes in your summer garden

Plant these tasty companions in your garden next to your tomatoes to get the healthiest harvest.
A small potted dracaena marginata

10 beautiful dracaena plants to add to your houseplant collection

If you're looking for a fuss-free houseplant, these 10 dracaena plants will make beautiful additions to any home.
Potted peace lily by a window

What does indirect sunlight actually mean?

Many indoor plants require indirect sunlight, but what does this mean? Here's what you should know.
Prayer plant

Prayer plant care: Everything you need to know to grow a lush and healthy plant

Prayer plants can be notoriously tricky to maintain, but you can have a lush, healthy plant with these care tips.
A close-up of a marigold bloom

Are marigolds perennials? It’s complicated

While your marigolds might come back year after year, here's why they aren't usually considered perennials.
Person repotting a plant

5 tips for preventing transplant shock when you repot your plants

Transferring and repotting your plants can introduce unwanted transplant shock. Use this guide to keep your plants healthy.
Glass bottle labeled vinegar on table

Does vinegar kill weeds? How to use your favorite household cleaning product in your garden

Use this guide to figure out the pros and cons of using vinegar as a weed killer in your home garden.
Neem oil

How to use neem oil on plants to control pests

Here's how you can control your houseplant pests with neem oil, and find out more tips.
Fiddle-leaf fig

How to propagate fiddle-leaf fig plants: A step-by-step guide

Propagating fiddle-leaf figs is quite simple, so you can easily chop and propagate sparse fiddle-leaf plants or share cuttings.
Alien eggs succulent

Incorporate the hortifuturism trend into your space for an out-of-this-world garden

Take a deep dive into the hortifuturism trend, which invites you to explore new frontiers in your gardening endeavors.
Green lawn

How to get a green lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy

From watering to fertilizing to mowing, here are some easy tips and tricks to help you get the lush, dark green lawn you've always wanted.
Flowers on a dark night

Goth style isn’t just a fashion trend – it’s taking over 2024 gardens, too

If you're tired of cottagecore, add a spooky touch to your greenery with the 2024 goth gardening trend.
Seedlings in plant tray

Hardening off your seedlings as you bring them outside is crucial – here’s how to do it

Here's a guide on how to harden off your seedlings for healthy and happy growing season crops.
A person kneeling in a garden, removing a plant with a shovel

Here’s what you should know about the updated USDA Hardiness Zone Map

Here's what the updated USDA Hardiness Zone Map means for gardeners as they prepare for the growing season.
A mix of colorful wildflowers

What is a chaos garden, and why should you start one this spring?

Chaos gardening is exactly what it sounds like: It's a low-maintenance and laid-back approach to gardening.