Should You Prune Your Orchid’s Roots?
Much of orchid care centers around protecting their sensitive roots. Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses the circumstances that might lead you to trim them and whether you should do it at all.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Dancing Bones Cactus
Unlike its desert-dwelling relatives, this cactus prefers a lot more humidity and a little less direct sunlight. Learn how to grow and care for these charismatic cacti with gardener Lindsay Miller.
19 Halloween Houseplants That Ooze Creepy Ambiance
With black leaves, oddball shapes, and possibly even carnivorous appendages, there are way more spooky houseplants out there than you’d think. Some are easier to grow than others, but they all add a creepy ambiance to the home. Just in time for the holiday, houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep has gathered a list of Halloween houseplants for you to add to your seasonal or year-round collection.
How Often do Orchids Bloom? When to Expect Orchid Flowers
If you've been patiently waiting for your orchid to bloom and want to know what to expect, we've got the details. Join orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss in uncovering when your plant should flower and a few tips to help the situation along.
How Long do Orchids Live? 9 Tips for Increasing Orchid Lifespan
Orchids are long-lived perennial evergreens. But what does "long-lived" mean for this plant? Orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss digs into the details of how long they can live and how to get them to that ripe old age.
11 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Orchid
How do you know if it’s time to repot your orchid? Perhaps its silvery roots are crowded, your potting medium is decaying, or your plant just keeps toppling off the shelf. Maybe you just got an orchid at the grocery store and can see that it was potted poorly. Houseplant enthusiast Emily Estep explains 11 scenarios in which you may want to switch your orchid from its old, dingy pot into something fresh.
11 Easy Orchids That Are Nearly Impossible to Kill
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy, and some certainly are. However, some beautiful orchids are surprisingly easy to maintain if you provide the right conditions. In this article, orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses some lovely low-maintenance varieties.
21 Kid-Friendly Houseplants for Your Budding Plant Enthusiast
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.
When and How Much to Reduce Houseplant Watering For the Off Season
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.
9 Houseplants That Will Help You Sell Your Home
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).
White Mold on Houseplant Soil: What it Means and What to Do
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.
How to Propagate Agave From Leaf Cuttings
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!