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Close up of gardener wearing a white shirt and holding a potted tropical plant. The plant has very large heart shaped green leaves at the ends of long green stems. The soil is dark with small round white particles of perlite all contained in a plastic orange pot. Other plants sit on shelves in the blurred background.

Houseplants

How to Repot a Monstera Plant in 6 Easy Steps

Does your monstera plant need repotting? Whether it's to move them to a bigger pot, or a cleaner pot, repotting a monstera is a straightforward process. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through how to repot your monstera in six simple steps.

purple petunias

Flowers

17 Purple Petunia Varieties For Your Flowerbeds

Looking for some purple petunias to plant this season, but aren't sure which you should choose? There are many different types of purple petunias that grow across many different hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through her favorite purple petunias you can plant in your flowerbeds this season!

red camellias growing in the sun

Shrubs

Do Camellias Like Full Sun, Partial Shade or Full Shade?

Adding some camellias to your garden but aren't sure how much sun they need to flourish? These popular shrubs can survive in a variety of different conditions, but proper planning can ensure they thrive. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at how much sun camellias need for optimal blooms.

A stone that says welcome to my garden sitting in cedar mulch in a garden bed.

Gardening Tips

Cedar Mulch: Should You Be Using it in Your Garden?

Not sure if you should be using cedar mulch in your garden, or looking for an alternative? Mulch has many uses, but it can be confusing to figure out which type of mulch is best for your planting needs. In this article, gardening expert Logan Hailey shares her thoughts on gardening with cedar mulch, and if you should be using an alternative instead.

succulents dying

Plant Problems

15 Reasons Your Succulents Are Dying & How to Revive Them

Are your succulents struggling? There are many different problems that can cause succulents to die off when not properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the most common reasons succulents die prematurely, and how you can revive them!

Ground Cover

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Blue Grama Grass

Blue grama grass is a drought-tolerant grass that can survive on as little as seven inches of annual rain. This native grass is an excellent source of food for birds and other animals. Kelli Klein shares the growing tips for Bouteloua gracilis in the garden.

Succulent With Orange Flowers Blooming in Garden

Cacti & Succulents

13 Different Succulents & Cacti With Orange Flowers

Are you looking for a few succulents that have beautiful orange blooms? There are many different orange flowering succulents to choose from, blooming in all shades of orange. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss examines her favorite succulents that have beautiful orange flowers.

lavender wilting

Plant Problems

7 Reasons Your Lavender is Wilting and Drooping

Are your lavender plants suddenly wilting, and starting to droop? These hardy herbaceous perennials can tolerate quite a bit of neglect, but they aren't invincible. In this article, gardening expert and former organic lavender farmer Logan Hailey looks at the common reasons this may happen, and how to fix it!

Celosia in Garden With Pink Blooms and Green Foliage

Flowers

Is Celosia (Cockscomb) an Annual, Biennial or Perennial Plant?

If you've fallen in love with the beautiful celosia flowers, it's only natural to start considering how to add them to your garden! But you are also probably curious if they will grow back next season, or need to be replanted. In this article, we examine if celosia is considered an annual, biennial, or perennial plant!

pink magnolia tree varieties

Trees

11 Different Types of Pink Flowering Magnolia Tree Varieties

Looking for a magnolia tree with pink blooms to add to your garden or home landscape? There are many different types of magnolia trees that have beautiful pink blossoms. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss takes a deeper look at some of the most popular pink flowering magnolia trees you can grow.

Dark Red Petunias With White Tipped Petals in Hanging Basket

Flowers

11 Care Tips For Petunias in Hanging Baskets

Did you recently add some petunias in hanging baskets to your patio or outdoor garden area? Not sure how to keep them healthy as long as possible? In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley provides her top tips for healthier and longer blooming basket-bound petunias this season!

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Houseplants

How to Propagate Monstera Plants From Cuttings

Are you thinking of propagating your Monstera to create some additional plants for yourself or other houseplant loving friends? Monstera propagation is fairly straight forward, and even novice gardeners can propagate them with success. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton explains how to propagate monstera plants in five simple steps!