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Poinsettias Are So Overrated, a Garden Pro Says—Grow This Other Plant Instead

Poinsettia are usually treated as throw-away plants and can be hard to grow year-round. Christmas cacti have all the holiday charm of poinsettia but are easier to care for and pet-safe.

Gardening 2025-11-15

Why Isn't My Christmas Cactus Blooming? 5 Reasons and How to Fix It

The Christmas cactus is a lush, long-lived succulent plant that produces colorful flowers during winter. Here are 5 common reasons why your Christmas cactus isn't blooming and how to fix them.

Gardening 2025-12-22

5 Reasons Why Your Thanksgiving Cactus Is Dropping Leaves and How to Fix It

Like with all other plants, if your Thanksgiving cactus occasionally drops a couple of leaves, this is normal. But if the plant is dropping lots of leaves, you'll need to find the cause and take corrective action.

Gardening 2025-11-21

The Gift Every Plant Lover Will Appreciate—and You Can Make It From Your Own Plants

Over the years, I've received plant cuttings from friends and family, which have helped me to keep favorite plants and treasured memories alive. Plant cuttings make perfect gifts for plant lovers.

Gardening 2025-12-22

The One Thing I'm Doing to My Plants Before Going Out of Town for Three Weeks

Bottom watering is a simple method to keep your plants hydrated when you're away. Instead of watering from the top, you let your plants sit in water so the roots can drink up what they need.

Gardening 2025-12-25

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7 Underrated Things Designers Always Add to Their Homes Before Friends and Family Arrive

A few small, underrated touches can make your home feel extra welcoming for guests. Add practical pieces like a shoe bench or coat rack to keep winter gear tidy, and use pretty disposable hand towels to keep things clean and reduce germ spread.

Home Decor 2025-12-22

Should You Prune Houseplants Before Winter? When It Helps, and When It Hurts

When pruning houseplants, timing is important. Many houseplants go dormant in winter; pruning can interfere with the growth cycle. Pruning houseplants before winter can be beneficial if done sparingly.

Gardening 2025-11-30

Poinsettias Aren't Throw-Away Plants—How to Keep Them Alive Through Winter, a Gardener Says

With the right care, poinsettias can live over 20 years and bloom again each winter. To keep them thriving, toss the foil wrap, give them bright light, and water only when the soil feels dry.

Gardening 2026-01-07

Is Growing Your Own Herbs Actually Cheaper Than Buying Them? We Asked Gardening Pros

Growing herbs is easy and less expensive than buying fresh herbs at the grocery store. Growing herbs at home eliminates food waste because you can trim off only what you need. Herbs can be grown from small starter plant or seed.

Gardening 2026-01-06

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Propagate Roses for Better Spring Blooms

Hardwood rose cuttings are best propagated from fall to late winter when rose plants are in a natural state of dormancy. Winter propagation gives plants more time to establish a sturdy root system and produces healthier roses.

Gardening 2026-01-12

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This Common Kitchen Scrap Might Actually Hurt Your Christmas Cactus, Gardeners Warn

Christmas cactus like well-draining, rich, slightly acidic soil. Coffee grounds added to soil may retain too much moisture, causing root rot. Well-composted, dry coffee grounds should only be used in moderation.

Gardening1 2026-01-20

Wait, Why the Heck Are People Covering Up Their Christmas Cacti Indoors?

Covering a Christmas cactus for a long stretch of uninterrupted darkness prompts flowering. Christmas cacti need either 13 hours of darkness at between 55°F and 70°F, or 15 hours above 70°F.

Gardening 2025-12-12

We Asked a Horticulturist If Houseplants Can Get Too Hot, and We Wish We Knew This Sooner

Most houseplants can handle relatively high temperatures as long as they're well-watered and humid. Rapidly fluctuating temperatures and hot drafts place more stress on indoor plants.

Gardening 2025-12-06

Why Your Amaryllis Didn't Bloom This Year—And How to Fix It for Next Winter

Amaryllises miss bloom due to energy issues and dormancy issues. Providing your amaryllis with enough light during the growing season is crucial to reblooming. Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.

Gardening 2026-01-14

We Asked a Garden Pro How to Fix a Leggy Houseplant—These Steps Actually Work

Leggy houseplants don't look great—and more importantly, legginess typically means that your plant isn't getting what it needs to thrive. Here are 5 expert tips you can use to fix a leggy houseplant in your home.

Gardening 2026-01-14

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Why Money Tree Leaves Turn Yellow and How to Fix It

The money tree, known scientifically as Pachira aquatica, is appreciated for its vibrant green, palm-like leaves and positive feng shui attributes. Sometimes, these attractive leaves may turn yellow due to factors like overwatering, excessive light, or low humidity.

Gardening 2025-12-15

Have You Started Your Spring Projects Yet? 5 Tasks You Should Start Right Now

According to The Home Depot's 2025 Spring Project Report, spring cleaning and gardening top the list of projects people plan to tackle this season. Here are the 5 most popular spring projects and what homeowners are focusing on.

Home Improvement 2025-03-21

How to Grow Ptilotus

A more recent addition to the horticultural scene in North America, the ptilotus plant (Ptilotus exaltatus) is known for its unique and spectacular spires of fat, feathery bottlebrush-shaped flowers in a lovely silver-pink color.

Gardening 2023-04-25

How to Grow and Care for Marsh Mallow Plant

The marsh mallow plant is a tall perennial plant beloved for its hibiscus-like flowers. Perfect for wet spots in your yard, this plant is easy to care for and an excellent option for marshy areas.

Gardening 2025-01-15

How to Grow and Care for Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap hydrangeas are hydrangeas whose flower heads look like flat caps with frilly edges. Like mophead hydrangeas, they belong to the bigleaf hydrangea species and are fast-growing shrubs that can add beautiful color to your garden.

Gardening 2025-01-15

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How to Install Landscape Timber Edging

Landscaping with timbers is an easy way to create an attractive, natural-looking frame for a flower border or perennial flower bed. This DIY guide shows you how to install your own timber edging affordably.

Landscaping 2025-05-02

22 Common Poisonous Plants

Identify what poisonous plants may be present in your backyard using these pictures of common toxic plants in North America. This list will help you to identify vegetation that can be dangerous if touched or consumed.

Gardening 2024-03-05

The Best Cat Repellents to Keep Cats Away

Try odor, physical or sound barriers, or water as natural cat repellents. Despite their climbing and jumping skills, you can keep cats out of your garden humanely with the right methods.

Gardening 2025-12-02

How to Prune Trees and Plants

Although the task of trimming beautiful foliage is sometimes hard for gardeners to swallow, regular pruning keeps most plants healthy and encourages new growth. But when and what to prune depends on the type of plant and the climate you live in.

Gardening 2025-03-18