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Colorful Plants for Shade Gardening: Plants That Bloom in Shade

Have you ever looked at your garden's shady spots and felt unsure what to plant there? Many gardeners face the challenge of...

41+ Creative Wood Log & Tree Stump Decorating Ideas and Designs

Tree stumps are often neglected because a lot of us do not understand their decorative value. Most of the time, tree stumps...

Winter Flower Garden Indoors: Blooming Plants to Grow In the House during Cold Weather Months

Every winter gardeners crave blooms, color, flowers, green leaves and spring! Try raising some of these easy flowering plants inside. Many gardeners suffer through the...

Preparing Houseplants For Spring

Spring is coming and your houseplants have awakened from their winter's nap. Here are some answers to readers' questions about how to help your...

A Houseplant that Adds Unusual Beauty: The Plumosa is not a True Fern but Looks Like One

This unusual plant is a close relative of the Asparagus Fern, but has a very delicate, soft appearance. It is valued for its use...

How to Use Houseplants in Holiday Decorating

The holidays are just about here and it's time to decorate! Don't leave houseplants out of the fun-there are several ways to add beauty...

Hard to Kill Houseplants: The Best Easy to Grow Houseplants for Low Sun or Well-lit Homes

Low maintenance houseplants are hard to kill, and thrive with little attention. These are the best types of houseplants for homes with either low...

House Plants for Health: Indoor Plants Improve Air Quality

House plants look great around the home and can be a cheery and welcome addition to any dwelling. They also filter toxins out of...

All About Cast Iron Plant: History and Care of this Classic and Hard to Kill Houseplant

Aspidistras were all the rage in Victorian England and are still a staple in many gardens today. Here's a look at these classic, easy...

How to Grow Your Own Salad Garden: Growing Greens and Garnishes in Limited Space

Harvest savings by growing a tasty and colorful salad mix in your own back yard. These days salad isn't just about clumps of iceberg lettuce...

What Are The Top Perennial Groundcovers For Shade?

In the enchanting world of gardening, where nature’s tapestry is the canvas and time is the brush, every corner holds potential. However,...

Easy Exotic Houseplants: Tropicals That Thrive Indoors in Containers

Choose houseplants that do more than just clean the air. Some have brightly colored blooms and even produce fruit! If you are looking for tropical...

Kill Spider Mites in the Garden: Control Mite Pests Using Organic Sprays and Natural Methods

Are your garden plants looking sickly, despite your best efforts? If so, you might be dealing with spider mites, tiny pests that...

18+ Stunning Bamboo Craft Projects Will Catch Your Eye

If you are looking for an alternative raw material wood to decorate your home, the bamboo is a wonderful option. It is a natural,...

14 Companion Planting Herbs to Repel Pests (From Anise to Wormwood)

Herbs have a positive impact on neighboring plants when planned as companion plants. These herb plants can do more than flavor dishes,...

How To Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants and GreenHouses

Have you ever noticed tiny, annoying insects buzzing around your houseplants and wondered how to get rid of them? These unwelcome guests...

Last Minute Gift Ideas For Houseplant Lovers: Books, Tools, Plants and More

It's crunch time-still have presents to buy? Here are some simple and inexpensive gift ideas for the plant lovers on your list. 'Tis the season...

Great Books For Indoor Gardeners Guides and How To’s for Every Library

For growing tips, troubleshooting advice, identifying a plant, or fun projects, these books have something for every houseplant lover! For troubleshooting, plant identification, or how-to...

35+ Charming Bicycle Planter Ideas For Your Backyard

Have you ever seen old bicycles turned into something new and lovely? Bicycle Planter Ideas are not just a trend; they are...

Growing Strawberries in an Organic Garden

Fresh strawberries are at their best when an organic gardener grows strawberry plants in a garden free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Fresh organic strawberries...

25+ Unique Wine Bottle Craft Ideas For Your Garden

Do you ever look at empty wine bottles and wonder what to do with them? The world is turning more towards Wine...

Top 10 Low-Maintenance Indoor Plants for an Office that Thrive in Artificial Light

Working in a typical office setup can become mundane. By adding a low maintenance houseplant, your work space will be less drab and become...

Houseplant Powerhouse Boosts Indoor Air Quality

Spider plants are wonderful houseplants for any home. As well as bringing beauty to a room, spider plants are always quietly working...

Child and Pet Safe Houseplants: Non-Toxic Indoor Plants

If you have concerns about keeping poisonous houseplants, invest in a few family friendly, non-toxic indoor plants. If you live with small children or pets...

55 Easy and Cheap Floating Deck Ideas For Your Backyard

Unlike traditional decks that are attached to the home’s structure, a floating deck is a different nook on its own because it...

How to Choose Annuals to Grow Indoors

Love the color and freshness of annuals but don't have any space outdoors? Don't worry-many of them do just fine indoors! Here are the...

Flowering Houseplants for Sunny Spots That Thrive in a Sunny Window

A sunny window brings blooms to anthurium, lipstick plant, goldfish plant, begonias, peace lily, kalanchoe, and more indoor plants. Flowering plants bloom best in bright...

27 Awesome Cheap Upcycled Trellis Ideas For Garden

Are you searching for a way to make your garden both stunning and eco-friendly? Upcycling, the art of transforming old or discarded...

Caring for Mother-In-Law’s Tongue (Sansevieria): An Easy-Care Houseplant

Some people don't bother buying houseplants because they can't seem to keep them alive. Mother-in-Law's Tongue is the perfect choice for beginners. Sansevieria is one...

How to Grow Fresh Vegetable Sprouts: Simple Sprouting Process – A Farm in Your Kitchen

How can you grow fresh vegetables during any season without owning your own land? The answer is as easy as a jar of water,...

5 Easy Herbs to Grow in a Container Garden: Hassle-free Indoor Herb Gardening

Growing herbs indoors gives a gardener more control over the environment. With regular waterings and sunlight, you can have a bountiful herb garden in...

How To Beat The Winter Doldrums With Houseplants

Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues...

The Kitchen Garden – Growing Culinary Herbs in Pots

Grow a selection of herbs for cooking in pots or other containers and create an instant herb garden for adding wonderful fresh flavors to...

Beginning an Indoor Herb Garden: Basics of How to Grow Herbs in a Window Garden

Most people think having a yard is the first step of having a garden, but inside container gardening is perfectly acceptable for a useful...

How to Grow and Care for Spider Plants – Ultimate Guide 2024

Are you wondering how to add a touch of green to your living space with minimal fuss? Spider plants, scientifically known as...

Growing Miniature Roses Indoors: Care, Feeding, and More

A guide to growing these popular plants indoors. Ever see those pots of miniature roses in the store? Have you gotten one as a gift...

What is Soil Made of?

And how much does that affect, anyway? The answer to the second question is easy: Everything. Which almost answers the first question too. Your garden soil probably...

Our Planting Guide (for Growing Good Gardeners!)

Our ever-expanding Planting Guide contains valuable information and helpful tips on growing herbs, growing vegetables, and raising a wide variety of fruit trees, nut...

31+ Creative Home Decorations With Leaves This Fall

Fall is the most beautiful season of the year. It is the season of creation, the season of decorating, the season of fallen leaves....

31+ Creative Garden Step and Stair Ideas

To make steeply sloping properties accessible for outdoor use, it's sometimes necessary to grade terraced areas. These terraces can be reached by properly designed...

27+ Clever Gardening Hacks and Tricks That You Never Thought Of

Whether indoor or outdoor, gardens are a great way to beautify your home. You can plant a variety of plants, including some that you...

Recycled Furniture – A Couple of Tables

I just realized I had not posted the before and afters for a couple of tables I re-did, recycled. I really liked the way...

31 Stunning Low-Budget DIY Garden Pots That You Never Thought

Looking for a cheap gardening idea? Then this article is for you. By using the unused items, you can make creative idea for your...

A Basic Herb Garden: Herb Gardening for Beginners

Planting a basic herb garden is the fastest and most satisfying way to start your edible garden. On one hand, many herbs are perennial,...

39+ Gorgeous DIY Garden Gate Ideas To Enhance Your Landscape

Your backyard will lose its prominence without a garden gate. It can be a combination of modern and vintage, materials, colors, styles. Try these 39...

Starting Seeds Outside? 4 Thoughts for Tip Top Crops

While many plants need to be germinated from seed well before the garden season starts, starting seeds direct in the garden is actually the...

21+ DIY Race Car Track Projects For Kids

As parents, we understand that finding a game that is both entertaining and educating for children is extremely difficult. However, we also know boys...

76+ Magical & Peaceful Zen Garden Ideas

A Zen garden is much more than designing with pile of rocks, sand, and bamboo plants. A Zen design garden is landscaping...

How to Grow Oregano (Origanum vulgare hirta, O. majorana)

Growing oregano is an effortless endeavor as long as you’ve got the loose, well-draining soil of its native mountainous growing conditions. Oregano is native...

Growing Basil from Seed or Seedling tray (Ocimum basilicum and O. spp.)

Are you a fan of pesto or pad thai? Growing basil is easy and quickly rewards a gardener with lush, fragranced foliage. There are...