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How to Care for African Violets

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For African Violets

If you recently planted some African Violets in your garden, in some pots, or around your home, you may be wondering about the best way to care for them to ensure their survival and growth. In this article, we take a deeper look at each step you should take when caring for these plants, no matter where you've planted them around your home.

A shot of a green colored fruit affected with blossom end rot showing spots on peppers

Plant Problems

What’s Causing Black or Brown Spots on My Bell Peppers?

Did you recently notice some brown or black spots on your bell peppers, but aren't sure what's causing it? There are actually a few reasons this might occur, so properly diagnosing the problem is imperative. In this article, we take a look at the most common reasons you may find spots on your bell peppers, and how to fix them when possible.

Cebu Pothos

Houseplants

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Cebu Blue Pothos

Cebu Pothos plants are one of the less common pothos types, but they have become popular over the last decade. They look different than other varieties and have become more popular due to their hardiness and bright coloring. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how to plant, grow, and care for Cebu Pothos plants.

An overhead shot of flowers that showcases why mums turn brown

Plant Problems

Are Your Mums Turning Brown? Here’s How To Revive Them

Are your Chrysanthemums turning brown, but you aren't quite sure what to do? Chrysanthemums, also known as "Mums" are a very hardy flower. The good news is that if you've seen some browning, you can likely reverse course. In this article, Jason Wilson examines what to do when you see browning, and how to recover.

Astilbe care presents fern-like foliage and feathery, plume-like clusters of flowers in shades of pink.

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, Care for Astilbe

Proper astilbe care will produce a display of gorgeous astilbe flowers to brighten your garden spaces! These shade-loving perennials are a great way to add color to darker areas of your garden. This guide reveals our top tips to care for your astilbe plants.

Trees

21 Different Types of Hardwood Trees For Homes and Gardens

Planting a hardwood tree can be difficult, especially if you don't know what you are looking for! There are many different types of hardwood trees, and not all of them are well suited to all climates. In this article, we look at our favorite types of hardwood trees, with picture identification of each!

Watering Air Plants

Houseplants

Should You Water Airplants? How Much Water Should They Get?

Did you recently add an air plant to your indoor garden, but aren't sure how much watering is required, or if it's required at all? Air plants are peculiar in how they are easily transported, and can grow quite easily from cuttings. In this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at what you can expect when watering air plants.