Houseplants

Learn how to grow houseplants, troubleshoot pest and disease issues, and cultivate a green paradise in the comfort of your own home!

close up of hands holding an enclosed glass terrarium filled with pretty textured plants and rocks.

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How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever looked at a beautiful terrarium and wanted one of your own? In this article, gardening expert Wendy Moulton explores this captivating art form and each step to get you there. You may be surprised at how easy it is to create a mini ecosystem with the right tools and info. Let's dig deeper into terrariums and how to make one.

Close-up of a Monstera houseplant in a white pot on a light windowsill. This is the most popular tropical plant among statement houseplants and has an iconic appearance. This tropical plant features large, heart-shaped leaves with dramatic splits and holes that resemble Swiss cheese. The leaves are glossy and dark green.

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27 Statement Houseplants for a Gorgeous Indoor Garden

What makes a statement plant? Is it its size, the color of the leaves, or the flowers? Or could it be because it stands out around other plants? To make a statement, you need at least one feature that will make you gravitate towards it to take a closer look. Here, gardening expert Wendy Moulton shares her list of plants that have that magnificence that attracts us to grow houseplants in the first place.

Vibrant purple orchids fill a delicate purple vase, set elegantly on a sunlit windowsill, adding a pop of color against the brightness. In the background, multiple purple vases house more orchids, creating a beautiful and harmonious display of floral abundance.

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How and When To Fertilize Orchids

Caring for orchids doesn’t have to be complicated, but a few key elements will make all the difference. In this article, gardening expert and orchid enthusiast Melissa Strauss discusses the importance and methods of fertilizing orchids for abundant, beautiful blooms.

Close-up of Spiral Aloe leaves. The Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) is a remarkable succulent prized for its striking and intricate appearance. This plant produces a stunning rosette of spiraling, fleshy leaves. The tightly packed leaves create a symmetrical spiral pattern. Each leaf is armed with small, soft spines along its margins.

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How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Spiral Aloe

Do you want to add the eye-catching fractal leaves of spiral aloe to your landscape? Grow this rare, enchanting spiralized succulent in rock gardens and containers with extra well-drained soil and mild temperatures. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into all the details for cultivating this African native plant.

Preparing succulent soil substrate on a white table. On the table there is one large white plastic tray with piles of various components for preparing the substrate. Women's hands pour small orange pebbles from a glass bowl using a small spatula.

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What’s the Best Soil for Succulents?

Succulents are incredibly picky about their soil and need it to drain quickly to keep their sensitive roots dry. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains the best soil for succulents, including a recipe on how to make your own succulent potting mix.