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Philodendron Lifespan

Houseplants

Philodendron Lifespan: How Long Do Philodendrons Live?

Thinking of adding a new philodendron to your houseplant collection, but want to know how long they live before you do? In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the typicaly philodendron lifespan, and how you can extend the life of your new philodendron houseplant.

A shot of a houseplant with browning leaves that showcases fiddle leaf fig problems

Plant Problems

Common Fiddle Leaf Fig Problems and How to Fix Them

Does your fiddle leaf fig plant have problems that you can't seem to fix? Perhaps they have wilted leaves, or your plant is just dying outright. There are many different causes, depending on what's happening with your plant. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton takes a look at the most common problems with fiddle leaf fig plants!

marigolds annual or perennial

Flowers

Are Marigolds Annual, Biennial, or Perennial Plants?

Marigolds have many different uses in the garden, outside of being beautiful ornamental flowers. They are great for insect repellent and can provide plenty of diversity in just about any vegetable garden. But if you plant them, will they come back each year? In this article, we walk through if Marigolds are annual, biennial, or perennial flowering plants.

Garden Lavender

Herbs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Lavender in Your Garden

Are you considering growing some lavender this season? Lavender is one of the trickiest plants to grow, depending on your geographic location. Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey worked one of the most popular lavender farms on the west coast for several seasons. In this article, she walks you through how to plant, grow, and care for lavender, step by step.

tomato watering

Vegetables

How Much & How Often Should You Water Your Tomato Plants?

Struggling to come up with the perfect watering schedule for your tomato plants? Some gardeners will water them too much, and some seem to underwater their garden grown tomatoes. In this article, gardening expert and homesteader Merideth Cohrs walks through exactly how much water your tomato plants need, and how often they should be getting watered.

Hydrangea in Summer

Shrubs

15 Tips For Summer Hydrangea Care This Season

Caring for your hydrangeas in the heat of the summer is a bit different than spring or fall, and quite the opposite of winter. You are likely dealing with higher temperatures, and less moisture, depending on where you live. In this article, coastal gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago shares her top tips for summer hydrangea care!

Zone 9 Shade Garden

Ornamental Gardens

27 Shade Friendly Perennials For Hardiness Zone 9

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, then you likely have both sunny and shady areas of your garden. Planting in the shade requires a different type perennial that can fully thrive without as much sunshine. In this article, we take a look at our favorite shade-friendly perennials for shady areas in your zone 9 garden!

flowreing succulents

Cacti & Succulents

27 Beautiful Flowering Succulents For Indoor Gardens

If you are looking for a flowering succulent to add to your indoor plant collection, you have plenty of options to choose from! So, where do you start? In this article, we've hand-picked our favorite succulents that flower beautifully in many different colors. You'll learn about each plant, with names and pictures of each!