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How to Grow Mango from Seed (Easy Method)

Published on December 30, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Mango seed, mango fruit, and mango plant.

This easy guide shows how to germinate a mango seed found inside any mango fruit and start growing your own mango plant at home. You can also grow an avocado from seed using the same … [Read more...]

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

Published on December 6, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Red Amaryllis bulbs in bloom.

These indoor garden projects bring a bit of growing season indoors and help bridge the gap until spring arrives. This is also a good time to prepare Christmas cactus and poinsettias for … [Read more...]

How to Rebloom Poinsettias Year After Year

Published on December 1, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pink poinsettia in bloom.

Use these monthly tips to grow your poinsettia as a houseplant year-round and help it rebloom in time for the next holiday season. For more on popular houseplants, see How to Grow … [Read more...]

5 Common Houseplant Myths That Seem Trueโ€”but Arenโ€™t

Published on September 10, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Rootbound asparagus ferns by a windowsill.

Do houseplants purify air? Should you water on a schedule? Find out which common care tips miss the markโ€”and what your plants really need instead. If you need more tips, this is my system for … [Read more...]

How to Root Pothos Cuttings

Published on June 11, 2025Last updated September 2, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Pothos plant cuttings.

This simple tutorial shows how to take cuttings from your pothos houseplant (Epipremnum aureum) and root them for new plants. There are also practical tips for How to Grow African Violets From … [Read more...]

What to Do About Mealybugs on Houseplants

Published on May 26, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Mealybug infestation on houseplants

Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent mealybug infestations on your houseplants with practical tips for spotting signs early and keeping plants healthy. If you've got little jumping bugs, see … [Read more...]

Watering Houseplants With Ice Cubes: Pros & Cons

Published on April 4, 2025 โ™› By Melissa J. Will

Potted houseplants and ice cubes.

It sounds like a gimmickโ€”dropping ice cubes into your houseplant pots instead of using a watering can. But this quirky method has been around for over 50 years, and for some people, itโ€™s a go-to … [Read more...]

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