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A black cat with white spots on its face and neck sits next to a Poinsettia plant, known for its vibrant red bracts but also as one of the potentially poisonous holiday plants to pets if ingested.

Houseplants

11 Common Holiday Plants That Are Poisonous to Pets

There’s nothing like growing festive ornamental plants during the holiday season. But did you know that some of them are harmful to your furry friends? In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you common holiday plants that can poison your pets.

A white lotus flower blooming on a calm water surface surrounded by large green lily pads, with water trickling from a spout.

Gardening Tips

How to Winterize Your Garden Pond in 5 Steps

Water features like ponds add an extra layer of interest to backyards and allow you to grow unique aquatic plants. However, garden ponds also require specific winter care. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to prepare your pond for the cold days ahead.

A close-up of a Chlorophytum comosum showing long green leaves with pointed tips and a small white flower cluster hanging down.

Houseplants

How to Root Spider Plant Babies: 7 Pro Tips

Spider plants naturally sprout dozens of babies along their stems. The sprouts grow roots and leaves that make them easy to propagate. Discover these seven pro-propagating tips alongside longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant. Help ensure each baby grows healthy and strong!

A dense cluster of light brown fungi with slender white stems on a substrate block, held by a person in a yellow shirt.

Edible

3 Best Methods for Growing Mushrooms at Home

If you’re bored with growing vegetables in your garden, perhaps it’s time to spice things up with some fungal crops. Mushrooms are surprisingly simple to grow at home, and mycology enthusiast Logan Hailey has three tried-and-true methods for getting started.

A row of tall Picea pungens trees with dense, silvery-blue branches in a green garden setting.

Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Spruce Trees

Blue spruce trees add delightful pops of color to the garden. They’re evergreen conifers native to North America that love growing in our front and backyards. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to cultivate and care for blue spruce trees.

Long green vine with pointed leaves, featuring a mix of light and dark green tones.

Houseplants

How to Grow Ivy as a Houseplant: 7 Care Tips

Tired of growing pothos vines? Try ivy instead! Dozens of available cultivars and species mean you can pick the best one for your home. Ivy houseplants are a bit more fussy than outdoor specimens, though these seven care tips will ensure your plant stays happy and healthy throughout the year.

Bright pink blooms with upward-curving petals, edged with light pink, above dark green heart-shaped leaves.

Flowers

7 Cyclamen Care Mistakes to Avoid This Year

The cyclamen’s ability to produce colorful flowers in the late fall and winter makes it an attractive option for many houseplant lovers. However, these plants can become yellow, flowerless, or dead if you provide poor care. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn seven common cyclamen care mistakes to avoid.

Several Norfolk Island pine trees in black pots stand in rows at a garden center, displaying signs to repot such as yellowing leaves and exposed, overgrown roots on the soil surface.

Trees

11 Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Norfolk Island Pine Tree

After planting your Norfolk Island pine tree indoors, you may see some signs it’s not doing well. From yellowing leaves to out-of-control root growth, there are several signals your plant needs to be repotted. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the signs it’s time to repot your Norfolk Island tree.

A person using shears to cut off a branch from an apple tree

Fruits

11 Plants You Should Always Cut Back in December

Even in its quiet winter state, the garden prepares for new growth. In December, a few trimming tasks remain to set the foundation for successful overwintering and a flourishing spring. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring how winter pruning now benefits certain woody plants in the future.