Secret to Watering Houseplants: Squeeze the Plant Pot
Have you watered houseplants only to watch the water rush right through, and the soil doesn’t get very wet? There are two possible reasons this is occurring. Number 1—The plant may be rootbound,...
View ArticleHouseplants are Just Like Pets! Meet Avocado Tree Mr. Oliver
You know how people say, I hope you like dogs or cats, before you visit their house? Before you come to my house, I have to say, I hope you like plants. Because I’ve got a lot of green pals—indoors...
View ArticleFungus Gnats: Little Flies in Houseplants
Just about all indoor gardeners have experienced this. You're showing off your fabulous indoor garden to guests, and they appear! Annoying little flies buzzing around in everyone's faces! Many...
View ArticleGrow Houseplants with LED Grow Lights
Indoor gardeners can benefit from the lighting used in commercial agriculture. LED lighting is one of the most significant and influential introductions to indoor growing in recent years. Such...
View ArticleHow to Save a Houseplant with Root Rot
Do you suspect your houseplant is suffering from root rot? As its name suggests, root rot refers to rotting roots. The trouble with root rot is you often don’t realize a plant has diseased roots...
View ArticleHow to Grow Ferns Indoors Successfully
Spot a fern when you’re at the nursery or home and garden center, and you’ll likely soon find yourself picturing the perfect place to put the plant in your indoor garden. With their gorgeous, often...
View ArticleWhat's Wrong with Your Fiddle Leaf Fig? (And How to Save It in a Hurry!)
The following is a guest post from the Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource Center. Everything you need to know to keep your beautiful fiddle leaf fig happy and healthy. You’re a dedicated fiddle leaf fig...
View ArticleHow to Convert Houseplants Rooted in Water to Soil
So, you’ve rooted a houseplant in water and there are now lots of healthy-looking roots. Congratulations! However, before you stick the new roots in soil, it’s important to understand that water...
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