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Houseplants & Humidity: Tips That Help (& Those That Do Not)

Published on December 8, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Collection of indoor tropical houseplants.

Popular tips like using drip trays or misting plants to increase humidity levels do not work but there are few things you can do to keep your houseplant plants happier during the dry, winter months. … [Read more...]

Aloe Vera: How To Propagate New Plants From Pups

Published on November 20, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Aloe vera plants on table with small flower pots.

Propagating Aloe vera plants from pups is the easiest way to create new plants. Use these step-by-step instructions to transplant and grow pups from an existing plant. There are more plant … [Read more...]

How to Propagate African Violets (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

Published on October 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Scissors and an African violet plant in a pot.

This beginner tutorial shows how to take cuttings from African violets and grow new plants. Whether you root them in water or soil, these are easy plants to propagate at home. As they out-grow … [Read more...]

How To Bring Plants Indoors For The Winter (Best Timing & Bug-free Tips)

Published on October 9, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Preparing a potted plant for life indoors by removing any bugs from the stems and leaves.

When it’s time to bring plants indoors for the winter, these tips will help keep your houseplants, annuals, and tender perennials healthy and bug-free throughout the process. If you want to keep a … [Read more...]

How To Keep Houseplants Watered While On Vacation

Published on September 3, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplants and an airplane headed on vacation.

Use these tips to keep your houseplants watered while you are away on vacation. Long-term trips may require a plant-sitter but for a week or two there are ways to give your plants a rest and keep them … [Read more...]

Easy Houseplant Tagging System To Simplify Plant Care

Published on August 26, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplants with color coded tags.

This color-coded houseplant tag system greatly simplifies plant care. Take the stress out by seeing at a glance what each plant prefers for watering and light. For more on indoor plant care, also … [Read more...]

7 Winter-Busting Indoor Garden Projects to Lift Your Mood

Published on January 15, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Red Amaryllis bulbs in bloom.

Even if you don’t mind winter, as gardeners we can’t help but think ahead to those beautiful spring days when we can start getting our hands in the dirt again. I gathered these indoor projects to … [Read more...]

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