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The 15 Easiest Indoor Plants to Grow – And How to Care for Them

The 15 Easiest Indoor Plants to Grow – And How to Care for Them

Dreaming of a home filled with lush greenery but worried you don’t have the "green thumb" to make it happen? Don’t worry—houseplants come in all shapes, sizes, and care levels, and many are forgiving enough for beginners.  

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Frosty Days, Green Thumbs: Indoor Gardening Inspiration for Winter

November 4, 2024  |  Gardening Guide, Indoor Plants, Terrarium, Winter

Winter may bring frosty air and shorter days, but it doesn’t have to put a stop to your green thumb! Indoor gardening projects can bring color, flavor, and fun to your home all season long.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening: Why Do My Houseplants Keep Dying?

You dream of a vibrant home full of lush green plants and blooming flowers. There's just one problem: your houseplants keep dying! 

Keeping houseplants alive can be a serious challenge. People often forget that they are completely reliant on their owners for life, and if you are new to growing indoor plants it can be easy to underestimate the difference that something seemingly trivial like pot size or proximity to a window can make.  

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How to Pick the Right Pot Size for Your Plants

How to Pick the Right Pot Size for Your Plants

November 6, 2023  |  Annuals, Houseplants, Indoor Plants

Anyone who has ever owned houseplants knows just how easy it can be to kill them by mistake. There are many ways you can kill a houseplant, including underwatering, overwatering, not giving it enough light, and leaving a growing plant in a pot that is too small. Either way, the result is the same: a dead plant and immeasurable disappointment. 

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The Best Flowering Plants That Bring Spring Indoors

February 6, 2023  |  Blooming Flowers, Indoor Plants, Spring Season

No matter how cold it is, winter has a beauty all its own. Pillowy white snowflakes, crisp, clear mornings, and sleepy evenings spent by a roaring fire are all staples of winter wellness.  

However, one thing we miss during winter is bright and blooming flowers.  

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