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  • How to care for a pothos plant — 4 simple steps for stunning leaves

    Gardening pros say devil's ivy plants could not be any easier to look after

  • Green rubber plants in pots
    How to care for a rubber plant – 10 ways to help it thrive in your home

    We’ve got you covered with this easy to follow guide

  • Philodendron in wooden pot
    How to care for a philodendron – 6 expert tips to bear in mind

    It's one of the best plants to house in our bathrooms or kitchens

  • How to propagate monstera — 5 easy steps for new leafy plants

    Grow more of these tropical beauties with the help of our expert guide

  • Monstera
    How to care for a monstera plant indoors – 9 tips to help it thrive in your home

    The experts reveal everything you need to know to care for a monstera. See nine tips to help it thrive in your home

  • A close-up shot of a cluster of white and pink vanilla strawberry hydrangeas with green leaves around them
    How to grow Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas — 7 steps for dreamy and delightful blooms

    Vanilla Strawberry hydrangeas are as sweet as they sound. We ask gardening pros for expert advice on how to grow them so they bloom beautifully

  • Blue hydrangeas in the sun
    How to plant hydrangeas — 5 easy steps, approved by pro gardeners

    See how to plant hydrangeas with these five easy steps, approved by pro gardeners from finding the right light to soil requirements and watering

  • Knowing the plants that are safe for cats is useful. Here are three of these - a white snapdragon plant in a field, a gray sleeping cat with light purple flowers around it, and dark pink valerian flowers
    12 gorgeous garden plants that are safe for cats, according to the pros

    These garden plants that are safe for cats will make great additions to a pet-friendly backyard, and they will look and smell great too

  • Plants under grow light
    The best grow lights for indoor plants under $30 on Amazon — customer favorites to help your greenery

    We found the best grow lights for indoor plants under $30 on Amazon for plant parents who need assistance but don't want to overspend

  • Close up of hydrangea
    How to change the color of hydrangeas

    It's actually pretty easy to change the color of hydrangeas once you have our expert-approved tips and tricks. See how to transform your bold blooms

  • composite image of houseplants that are not toxic to cats – spider plant, orchids, and African violet
    10 houseplants that are not toxic to cats — plus expert advice on keeping your pets safe

    Keep your four-legged companion safe by choosing these houseplants that are not toxic to cats, and learning the dangers of those that are, according to veterinary experts

  • Indoor plant display in front of a peach-colored wall
    How to make indoor plant leaves shiny, according to green-thumbed experts

    Learning how to make indoor plant leaves shiny seems trivial, but this is not just about aesthetics. Here's how to clean them properly, and why you need to do it, according to pros

  • Hands in shot cutting pink hydrangeas with secateurs
    How to propagate hydrangeas from cuttings in four simple steps — and guarantee success

    Learn how to propagate hydrangeas successfully with expert tips from our panel of gardeners and grow multiple, beautiful, healthy blooms for free

  • composite image of best hanging basket houseplants – spider plant, philodendron, string of pearls
    Best hanging basket houseplants — 10 leafy options for maximizing vertical space

    Discover the best hanging basket houseplants for elevating empty spaces in your home, as well as expert tips on how to keep them looking their best

  • Composite image of best indoor flowering houseplants – pink moth orchid, African violets, and orange kalanchoe
    The 10 best indoor flowering houseplants to bring natural beauty to your space — including ones that blooms for months

    These are the best indoor flowering houseplants to beautify an interior scheme, plus expert advice on plant maintenance and styling

  • composite image of best tall houseplants – money tree, monstera, bird of paradise
    Best tall houseplants — 10 lofty options for indoor spaces

    The experts reveal the best tall houseplants for a beautifully botanical interior scheme, plus practical tips on how to care for them

  • A bright, white, airy indoor office with a wicker chair and seven different lush and thriving houseplants around
    How to pollinate indoor plants — gardening experts spill their best tips

    Curious how to pollinate indoor plants and when it is necessary? Let our gardening experts break it all down

  • close-up of healthy money tree leaves
    How to care for a money tree — 7 tips for thriving indoor plants

    The experts share top advice on how to care for a money tree, including practical tips for watering, soil type, and pest control

  • Pink amaryllis flowers in close-up on gray background
    How to care for amaryllis — 9 tips for these fabulous flowering bulbs

    Learn how to care for amaryllis with this practical guide, including expert-approved info on pruning, propagating, and whether you can move them outdoors

  • A houseplant in a yellow pot, with a small green scoop filled with brown fertilizer next to it and a round white empty plant pot
    When to fertilize houseplants: gardeners dish the dos and don'ts

    Curious when to fertilize houseplants? We have all the insight that will help your plant babies thrive, straight from the experts

  • close-up of pink calla lily flowers and foliage on pink background
    How to care for calla lilies — 8 essential factors to get right

    Experts reveal how to care for calla lilies correctly, including practical tips on watering and pest problems

  • The signature curly stems of lucky bamboo in a yellow pot on light wooden coffee table with gray sofa behind
    Lucky bamboo plant care — 7 pro tips for success

    Experts reveal everything you need to know about lucky bamboo plant care including advice on pest problems, misting, and ideal temperatures to help it thrive

  • A hand holding a rooted fiddle leaf fig cutting in front of a fiddle leaf fig
    How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig — a step-by-step guide for beginner plant parents

    Learn how to propagate a fiddle leaf fig in potting soil with this practical guide — plus tips on water propagation

  • Pink and white orchids in a line along a windowsill
    How often to water an orchid — plant pros spill on the flower's hydration needs

    We asked the pros how often to water an orchid, and this is what they suggest

  • Here is a close up shot of three air plants in terracotta pots together on a light wooden shelf
    Plant experts answer: “Why are my air plants’ leaves turning yellow?”

    We've answered “Why are my air plants’ leaves turning yellow?” Our plant experts reveal what could be causing this and how to stop it

  • Close-up of healthy jade plant leaves
    How to care for a jade plant — 7 pro tips for growing these tough succulents indoors

    The houseplant experts reveal their top tips on how to care for a jade plant — from lighting requirements and suitable soil to tips on repotting

  • Aerial view of succulent plant selection in orange square planters
    How to care for succulents — 7 essential tips from houseplant experts

    Caring for succulents is easy with our step-by-step guide

  • colorful green and pink air plants on light gray wall
    How to care for an air plant — 6 expert-approved tips to help them thrive indoors

    The houseplant experts reveal essential advice on how to care for an air plant, including tips on watering and fertilizing, plus stylish ways to display them

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