Expand your indoor herb garden with these unique plants
Look up spring indoor herb garden essentials, and you’ll usually find the basics: parsley, basil, and cilantro. While you can’t go wrong with these cooking staples, you can boost your go-to recipes...
View ArticleIndoor plant care: How often should you fertilize?
Many people use fertilizers to make up for poor soil or give plants a boost right before blooming or fruiting. Some gardeners prefer to fertilize their plants on a set schedule, while others only...
View ArticleCan plants grow in water beads? Here’s what we found
Keeping your plants healthy includes keeping them hydrated, but what is the best way to do that? There’s traditional watering, automated watering systems for when you’re out of town, and even water...
View ArticleGrow ginger from a store-bought root in 6 simple steps
WebTechExperts / Pixabay It’s not every day you grow a plant from something you’ve purchased in the produce section of your grocery store, but that's one of the things that makes ginger unique! Not...
View ArticleDo prayer plants flower? Here’s what you need to know
Prayer plants, or marantas, are some of the most fascinating houseplants you can grow. They have oval leaves that are typically dark green with lighter markings, but what they’re best known for is the...
View ArticleHow to get rid of gnats without harming your plants
BARTON / Getty Images In most cases, gnats are little more than a nuisance. For gardeners, though, a gnat infestation can spell devastation. While adult gnats don’t damage plants, the larvae will eat...
View ArticlePeace lily care: What to do if leaves are turning yellow
Thắng Lê / Pexels Peace lilies are native to tropical and subtropical climates where you’ll likely find them growing on a forest floor. They’re hardy in USDA zones 11 and 12 and can be planted...
View ArticleHow to store fertilizer safely and effectively
Gardening can be a fun way to unwind and enjoy delicious homegrown fruits and veggies. Some plants are more stubborn than others, but luckily, there are plenty of tools and products available to help...
View ArticleKeep pests away from basil plants with these tips
Lavi Perchik / Unsplash Basil is a delicious herb that's easy to grow and extremely versatile. Unfortunately, there are some basil pests that also find it delicious. Luckily, there are easy ways to...
View ArticleHow to water succulents: An easy guide to happy, healthy plants
Kara Eads / Unsplash Succulents are incredibly popular low-maintenance houseplants, and the wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes they come in mean there is a succulent for practically any garden....
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