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Philodendrons are among the most common plants grown across the world. In North America, they’re most often houseplants, but in sub-tropical and tropical regions, they are great for growing outdoors. An overgrown philodendron needs some tending to, and expert gardener Sarah Jay walks through how to propagate philodendron houseplants here!
Palm trees add an instant wow-factor to the landscape. Tall and stately specimens tower over other structures, and low-growing palms show off their lush fan leaves. These 15 types excel in the warm and cold climates of California.
Add tons of beautiful color and pollinator power with flowering groundcovers. These wonderful plants bloom profusely, cheering up the garden and improving the soil, and fostering wildlife. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares some of the most floriferous groundcovers for your garden.
Florida gardens are a hot spot for many species of beautiful butterflies. If you want to encourage them to visit your space, you've got to plant the right things! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about which plants will draw the most butterflies to your garden.
As frost and chill nip outdoors, we warm up inside. Our overwintering tropicals and other humidity-loving houseplants may face drier conditions as indoor and outdoor air moisture decreases. If your plants show brown, crispy edges in winter, we’ve got tricks to restore humidity for a healthy season indoors.
Rich loams are the optimal soil type for many plants, allowing healthy root development for resilient specimens. But what are loam soils, and how do we achieve them? A few broad steps in November set the stage for soil improvement over the winter, letting natural processes work toward better soil structure.
Planting a garden in a coastal region has its challenges, but there are some wonderful flowers that thrive in this environment. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss for some beautiful cultivars that love the beach as much as you do!
Cacti are wonderfully easy to care for and forgiving. They also produce beautiful blooms and give your space a fun and earthy vibe. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to learn about growing and caring for a rainbow hedgehog cactus. You'll love this colorful little plant!
Dragon fruit is on the rise in popularity in our home gardens for good reason - its colorful, sweet fruits and unique cacti form. If your tropical succulent shows signs of stress or damage beyond growing conditions, a few common pitahaya offenders may be the cause.
Rock gardens offer lasting solutions to challenging sites. They call on durable plants with versatility across conditions, including xeric sites and hot and cold temperatures, depending on the situation. Lean sites don’t mean less color, with rugged flowering perennials ready to brighten the arrangement with multi-season appeal. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights flowers that soften the rockery with high ornament.
Don’t let the chestnut blight prevent you from growing these trees! There are blight-resistant varieties that thrive in U.S. gardens. Harvest homegrown chestnuts and enjoy the shade from their dense, leafy canopies. Native plant gardener Jerad Bryant offers guidance on planting, growing, and caring for chestnut trees.
With a bit of patience and some reliable resources, you can create a stunning jungle-like display in your home. Houseplant enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares a list of showy and affordable houseplants that look great without breaking the bank.