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Vines

21 Vines and Climbing Plants With White Flowers

Thinking of adding a white flowering vine to your garden, but aren't quite sure where you should start? There are many vines that sport showy white blooms, and many will climb rapidly without much maintenance. IN this article, we look at our favorite white flowering vines to help you find the best fit for your garden!

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Trees

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for the Pinon Tree

The pinon tree is a lovely pine species that produces delicious, edible pine nuts. It is native to the southern US and has been used as a staple food for centuries. Kelli Klein covers the ins and outs of growing this unusual nut tree.

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Houseplants

31 Tough Houseplants That Are Hard to Kill

Looking to add a houseplant to your indoor plant collection, but want to make sure that it's something that can survive with a bit of neglect? There are a number of different houseplants that are actually quite hardy, and can thrive even when you miss a watering (or several). In this article, houseplant expert Madison Moulton walks through her favorite houseplants that are almost impossible to kill.

epsom salt for tomatoes

Vegetables

Is Epsom Salt Good or Bad For Tomato Plants?

Trying to figure out if you should put some Epsom salt on your tomatoes in your garden this season, but aren't sure if Epsom salt is good or bad for tomatoes? In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs examines the controversial topic of using Epsom salt when growing tomatoes.

squash vine borers

Garden Pests

9 Tips For Preventing Squash Vine Borers This Season

Trying to figure out how to keep squash vine borers away from your garden squash this season? These pests wreak havoc on zucchini, and other types of squash every year. In this article, suburban homesteader and gardening expert Merideth Cohrs provides some of her top tips for keeping your squash safe from this common garden pest.

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Plant Diseases

Brown Spots On Leaves: Causes and Solutions

If you've seen brown spot lesions on your plants, you're not alone. This incredibly common problem has many causes, from diseases to pest issues and more. Horticultural expert Sarah Jay explains the possible causes and how to fix the problem.

Houseplants

17 Common Problems With Monsteras and How to Solve Them

If you've noticed your Monstera doesn't look as good as it should, there's likely one of many different problems happening with your plant. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton examines some of the most common problems with monstera plants, and how to fix them!

fiddle leaf fig

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Fiddle Leaf Figs

Want to know how best to grow, plant and care for your Fiddle Leaf Fig? These popular houseplants can be tricky to get right, but thanks to their large leaves and towering height, they are well worth the effort. Houseplant expert Madison Moulton discusses the quirks of these houseplant favorites and how you can keep them alive indoors for many years to come.

Spring Hydrangea Care Tips

Shrubs

11 Tips For Spring Hydrangea Care This Season

Spring hydrangea care is a bit different than other seasons. In spring, you are working to get your hydrangeas to rebloom, and encourage their prolific flower growth. In this article, gardening expert and hydrangea enthusiast Jill Drago walks through her top tips for spring hydrangea care.

plant containers

Gardening Tips

What Plant Containers Are Best For Container Gardens?

Not sure what type of containers to use in your container garden this season? There are many choices to choose from, so it can be difficult to pick if you don't know where to start. In this article, Certified Master Gardener Laura Elsner shares everything you need to know about picking the right containers for your container garden this season.