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How & When to Bring Plants Inside: Timing & Debugging Tips

Published on July 3, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

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

Want to bring plants indoors without the bugs? Find out the best way to debug your plants along with the recommended timing and temperatures for a smooth transition. If you want to keep a small … [Read more...]

How Often Should You Water Houseplants?

Published on June 19, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Houseplant vines.

Use these tips to create the right watering routine for your indoor plants. How often they need water will vary by type of plant, size, season, and more. If you are going away, this has tips for … [Read more...]

How to Force Flower Bulbs Indoors Any Time of Year

Published on May 26, 2023 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Purple flowering bulbs blooming indoors.

You can enjoy flowers indoors any time of year by forcing flower bulbs like tulips, paperwhites, daffodils, and hyacinth. Use the handy planting charts to ensure the flowers open just in time for … [Read more...]

How to Increase Humidity For Plants (What Works)

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

Collection of indoor tropical houseplants.

While popular tips to increase humidity for houseplants like using pebble trays and misting don't really help, there are things you can do to deal with dry indoor growing conditions. For more … [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 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 keep them happy until you … [Read more...]

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