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Turn your outdoor space into an oasis with picture-perfect flowers and vegetables—and all the tips you’ll need to make them flourish. Worried that you have a brown thumb? You won’t by the time we get through with you!

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This Hidden Feature Lets You Use Your iPhone to Identify Plants, Pets and More

From succulents to statues, your iPhone can help you identify a wide range of mystery objects

6 Eye-Catching Vertical Gardens Designed to Grow Up in Small Spaces

Vertical gardens aren't just for urban spaces anymore. With so many options for creating green walls, flower towers and food...


8 Best Indoor Herb Garden Kits Anyone Can Grow at Home

Growing fresh herbs isn't just for trendy restaurants and professional chefs. You too can get in on the farm fresh...


8 Best Indoor Plant Pots and Planters to House Your Growing Greenery

No matter the number of houseplants you already own, these indoor plant pots will inspire you to buy more.


11 Best Plant Stands to Show Off Your Indoor Garden

Every plant parent should have a gorgeous indoor plant stand to display their pride and joy.

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If Your Indoor Plant Has Water Droplets on Its Leaves, This Is What It Means

Deciphering those drippy leaves is easier than you might think, and it can reveal the secret to happy, healthy houseplants


6 Best Plant-Care Apps to Download for All Your Plant Needs

Never mourn a dead, dried-out plant again when you use these plant-care apps


7 Common Houseplant Pests and How to Get Rid of Them Safely

If your houseplants gave you a bit more than you bargained for, don't toss them! Instead, eradicate houseplant pests with...


How to Care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf figs are popular and generally easy to care for, making them a great fit for anyone looking to...


Everything You Need to Know About Growing Herbs Indoors

Light-loving herbs and a sunny sill make for a flourishing indoor herb garden


How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

That white fluff on your plants is actually an insect that’s sucking the life out of them. Here’s how...


18 Living Room Plants to Spruce Up Your Space

The right living room plants can make all the difference in your home. Here’s what you need to know...


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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites

Nothing ruins the joy of your indoor garden faster than an infestation. Here's how to get spider mites out of...

How to Propagate Houseplants

Even newbie plant parents can birth leafy babies if they know how to propagate plants


How to Decorate with Indoor Plants to Create an Inviting Space

Houseplants are often overlooked in home decor, but they add a fresh, green and appealing quality to any room. Here...


How and When to Repot a Plant

With the right potting soil and container, plus a gentle hand, you can add years to the life of your...


What Is Root Rot, and How to Care for It

Root rot, the leading cause of houseplant death, is far easier to prevent than cure


How to Care for Snake Plants

Want a houseplant but not sure you have a green thumb? Choose a hard-to-kill plant, like a snake plant. Here's...


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How to Get Rid of Gnats

Get rid of the pesky bugs once and for all with these easy and affordable solutions


How to Get Rid of Aphids

Sluggish growth? Yellowed, crinkled or sticky leaves? Aphids may be the culprit.


How to Care for Spider Plants

These hanging beauties are easy to look after, and they even grow their own family. Here's what to know about...


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15 Tall Indoor Plants to Add to Your Home

Tall indoor plants add depth, height and texture to any room

Caring for My Mother’s Plants Is Helping Prepare Me for a Life Without Her

Sometimes I hate caring for my mother's plants, but I know they'll be a source of comfort in the future


Why Houseplants Are Better Than Dogs

Keeping my leafy roommates alive is my ideal way to be a caregiver


Here’s What It Means If You See White Fungus Balls in Soil

They pop up seemingly out of nowhere, but should you be concerned? We got the scoop on those strange, little...


How to Grow Your Own Food: A Beginner’s Guide

Everything you need to know about growing your own food at home, whether you have a large backyard or a...


10 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard

Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?


The Meaning Behind Your 50 Favorite Flowers

From honoring rainbow-riding goddesses to warding off monsters, your favorite flowers have some fascinating stories behind their colorful blooms.