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Fruits

How to Grow Dragon Fruit Trees Indoors

Dragon fruit is an otherworldly subtropical cactus that produces colorful flowers and delicious fruit. Although it’s not a typical houseplant, you can grow this juicy delicacy indoors. In this article, tropical fruit enthusiast and plant expert Matt Dursum shows you how to grow healthy dragon fruit indoors.

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Shrubs

5 Reasons Your Indoor Azalea Is Dying and How To Fix It

These beloved woody perennial shrubs bring their colorful charm indoors through florist-potted varieties. The forced blooms in vibrant shades emerge as many other plants are resting. If your indoor azalea shows signs of stress and decline, join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring a few primary causes and how to restore its vigor.

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Houseplants

15 Best Hanging Plants That Don’t Mind Low Light

Hanging plants take houseplant decor to the next level. Those that tolerate low light make placement and growing easier in conditions many find less than ideal. Explore the strongest performers to trail and cascade across situations with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Houseplants

9 Philodendron Care Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Philodendrons are some of the most popular houseplants available, in part thanks to their easy care requirements. However, that doesn’t mean they remain happy through every care mistake. Join farmer and houseplant lover Briana Yablonski to learn some common philodendron care mistakes to avoid.

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Houseplants

29 Best Plants to Grow in Your Office

Offices come in all shapes and sizes. You may sit in a cubicle with artificial lighting or near a window with bright indirect sunlight. No matter the conditions, you can successfully grow beautiful, stunning houseplants. Start with one of these 29 perfect species for the office, from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Gardening Tips

11 Plants That May Keep Moles Out of Your Yard

Dealing with moles can be a major hassle. Fortunately, there are some great plants that are reputed to deter these small but destructive mammals. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some plants that are said to repel those tunneling terrors out of your yard.

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Edible

15 Healthiest Plants to Grow in the Kitchen Garden

Home chefs rejoice! Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs are indispensable in the kitchen. Whether you like making casseroles, rice-based dishes, or pasta-focused cuisine, you’ll need versatile plants that you can use in different ways. Gardener Jerad Bryant shares these 15 species that excel in kitchen gardens.

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Ornamental Gardens

11 Plants That Bloom Throughout the Year

Plants that flower throughout the year are garden and houseplant champions. They bring color across seasons, flowering almost continuously in optimal conditions and where hardy. Join garden expert Katherine Rowe in exploring repeat bloomers to incorporate for an extended show of color throughout the year in warm climates and with a long display in frostier growing regions.

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Herbs

Why Is My Indoor Lavender Dying? 13 Expert Fixes

Is your precious indoor lavender dying? Although you can grow this culinary gem indoors, there are a few issues to look for. In this article, herb enthusiast Matt Dursum explains why your indoor lavender is dying and what to do about it.