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How to
Care for an Indoor Bamboo Plant
There are hundreds of bamboo species you can grow indoors, from colorful table plants to majestic centerpieces. Bamboo tends to be more stressed in an indoor environment, so plenty of tender loving care is required. A cl...
How to
Repot a Plant
Repotting a plant can seem like a difficult task because a lot of things can go wrong – you can damage the plant by removing it incorrectly from its old pot or fail to repot it correctly and therefore cause the plant t...
How to
Save a Dying Cactus
If you notice that your cactus has discolored, dry, or drooping leaves or segments, there are a number of possibilities for what could be bothering it. First diagnose the problem and give it the proper immediate care. Th...
How to
Revive an Overfertilized Plant
Plants can become over fertilized if too much fertilizer is added to the soil or when nutrients are left behind in the soil as water evaporates. Don’t worry, most over fertilized plants can be saved by a few simple ste...
Why Does Your Soil Smell Like Ammonia? How to Fix Smelly Soil
If you've noticed a sharp, ammonia-like odor coming from your soil, you're probably wondering what could possibly cause such a thing. Don't worry—this is a common gardening issue and it's something you can fix on your ...
How to
Determine How Much Water Plants Need
Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby. However, sometimes it may be difficult to determine exactly how much water a specific plant needs. This is because the needs of a plant may vary based on how you grow it, the envir...
How to Propagate Pitcher Plants from Cuttings, Rhizomes, Seeds, & More
If you’re growing pitcher plants, you might be wondering about the best way to propagate these beautiful carnivorous plants. The ideal propagation method depends on the type, but you can easily grow several varieties f...
How to Save an Orchid from Root Rot (and Stop It From Coming Back)
If the leaves on your orchid are wilting and turning soft, chances are the problem is root rot. Root rot is usually caused by poor soil drainage or overwatering, although old or compacted potting medium can also be to bl...
How to
Grow Calla Lilies
Calla lilies are a beautiful addition to any garden, but you can also grow them indoors as potted plants. People love these perennial plants because the waxy and trumpet-shaped flowers come in a range of colors, because ...
How to
Make Morning Glories Bloom
If you want to add a pop of color to your garden, morning glories are the perfect addition no matter which variety you have. Even though morning glories are pretty low maintenance, some growing conditions can stunt how w...
How to
Grow Variegated Monstera
Variegated monstera are striking houseplants that are sure to make a gorgeous addition to your home. We'll show you how to propagate a healthy cutting so you can enjoy your variegated monstera for years to come!
How to
Clone Pothos
Cloning, otherwise known as propagating, pothos is a very easy way to multiply and give away some of your beautiful, popular plant, without buying any more. Pothos, commonly called "household ivy", is the ''Epipremnum a...
Do LED Grow Lights Emit UV Rays? Learn About LED Grow Light Safety
Public interest in indoor gardening is blooming, and lighting technology has grown to support it! Starting seeds early, enjoying veggies year round, and protecting delicate leaves from pests are just some of the reasons ...