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House Plants

Bring the outdoors in by decorating your home with houseplants. Learn about different plant varieties and their growing needs so your living space is green in every season!

What kind of music do plants like?

Good Growing Tunes: How Plants Respond to Music
Next time you listen to music, ask yourself whether your plants would enjoy that tune. Jennifer Cole explores curating the perfect plant playlist.
5 houseplants to help you breath easy indoors

Sleep Easy With These Plants Perfect For The Bedroom
Do you have any houseplants in your bedroom? These five plants look and smell good, clean the air, and are worthy of a spot on your nightside table!
Poinsettia alternatives

The Dark Side Of Poinsettias And Awesome Alternatives For The Holidays
Call us crazy, but we think you should skip getting a poinsettia and deck your halls with these awesome houseplant alternatives this holiday season.
Hardy cyclamen

Plant Of The Month: Hardy Cyclamen Adds Interest To The Late Fall And Early Winter Garden
It’s a garden gift that keeps on giving! In our Plant of the Month feature, Jennifer Cole talks about the wonders of hardy cyclamen throughout November.

5 Cool Ways To Light Up Your Indoor Growing Space
Ready to let your green thumb shine in your indoor growing space? You’ll need good lighting for that! Here are some ways to make that happen for your plants.

Upcycled Planters Are Kind To The Planet, And Our Wallets
March 18th is Global Recycling Day, so we thought we’d offer tips on getting creative and upcycling everyday household items into beautiful planters!
Terrarium Gardens

How To Build A Mini, Low-Maintenance Terrarium Garden
Are you looking for a neat houseplant project? Rich Hamilton offers this how-to guide on creating a mini, low-maintenance terrarium for your home!
spider plant propagation

How To Propagate Spider Plants
Starting new spider plants is easy! All you need is good potting soil, some itsy bitsy spider babies, and this guide to create a houseplant haven.
DIY Plant fertilizer

How To Make An Organic Houseplant Fertilizer
Looking to give your houseplants a little extra love? Follow this recipe for an easy and organic indoor plant fertilizer from Stephanie Rose’s Garden Alchemy.
growing cacti

Easy Cacti To Grow: You Don’t Need A Green Thumb
Cacti are an excellent addition to your houseplant collection, but some are easier to care for than others. Here’s our list of some not-so-fussy varieties.

Why Fertilizing Indoor Plants In The Winter Is a Bad Idea
You might be eager to care for your indoor plants in the winter, but don’t go overboard with the TLC. Here’s why fertilizing houseplants now is a big no-no.

Can You Melt Snow To Water Your Houseplants?

5 Plants That Can Be Toxic To Pets
Pets are part of our families, but so are our houseplants! Help them live together in perfect harmony by keeping cats and dogs away from these toxic plants.
humidity and houseplants

How Humidity Affects Your Houseplants
Most of our houseplants come from rainforests, so it’s no wonder they love humidity! An environment with moisture in the air is sure to help your plants thrive.

Plant Parenting Is Hard: 5 Challenging Houseplants
Nobody said plant parenting would be easy. Houseplants are rewarding but they can be temperamental! Here’s our list of five hard-to-grow plant babies.
holiday houseplants

The Battle Of The Holiday Plants: Poinsettia Vs. Christmas Cactus
When it comes to holiday houseplants, are you a poinsettia lover or a Christmas cactus fan? Can’t decide? Check out this battle of the two popular plants.
Edible houseplants

Edible Houseplants: Grow These Tiny Orange Hat Tomatoes
Looking for a houseplant that looks nice and tastes delicious? The Orange Hat Micro Tomato checks all of the boxes and is perfect for indoor or patio growing!
mood-boosting houseplants

5 Houseplants That Help Ease Depression And Anxiety
We could all use a mental health boost these days! Try growing these five houseplants to help relieve stress, anxiety, and even depression.
orchid care

Orchid Care: Top 5 Ways To Keep Them Happy
repotting houseplants

A 101 Guide To Repotting Houseplants