Houseplants are a great beginner-friendly way to get children excited about gardening. But not all houseplants are suitable for the job. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best kid-friendly houseplants for young green thumbs.
It’s important to reduce houseplant watering in fall and winter to avoid soggy soil and potential root rot. But how much should you reduce it by? Houseplant expert Madison Moulton explains why you should reduce watering during the off-season and how to do it right.
When you’re preparing to sell your home, houseplants could be your secret weapon. Using houseplants in staging creates the welcoming and personal atmosphere buyers are looking for. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists 9 houseplants that will help you sell your home (and a few that you shouldn’t use).
Are you worrying about the icky, white mold growing on top of your houseplant soil? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss talks about what it is, what it affects, why it happens, and how to treat and prevent it.
Stunningly sculptural, agave plants bring bold architectural elements to the landscape and garden. But can you propagate them from leaf cuttings like other succulents? Gardening Expert Melissa Strauss will walk you through propagation of agave using leaf cuttings, and discuss some other methods, too!
Pests and diseases can be particularly difficult to deal with when they affect your indoor plants. If you've ever gone to battle with them, you know how frustrating they can be! Houseplant mom Melissa Strauss has some great plants that thrive indoors and are pest and disease-resistant.
Leaves come in many shapes and sizes, but charming heart-shaped leaves are some of our favorites. Fortunately, this is a common leaf shape. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of her favorite houseplants with these lovely, shapely leaves.
Are you looking for ways to make your houseplant collection more colorful? There aren't many plants that flower indoors, but there are many that have colorful foliage. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some beautiful plants with red foliage that you can grow indoors.
Are you looking for the perfect hanging plant to add vertical interest to your living space? Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss has some beautiful ones to share with you in this article.
If you don’t live in a tropical climate, many plants won’t work in the garden. But, lots of tropicals grow very well in the home. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss talks about some of the best tropical plants to grow indoors.
If you love colorful and beautiful houseplants and don’t mind a challenge, stromanthe plants are stunning tropical plants that look gorgeous when properly cared for. In this article, houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss goes over the care and keeping of these lovely plants.
Philodendrons are poplar houseplants with many varieties to choose from, each with its own special characteristics. Here, gardening expert Wendy Moulton examines the features of this beautiful houseplant and how to care for it.