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Whether you've just gotten your first houseplant or are a seasoned plant parent, we've got all the tips you need.
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This Clever Chopstick Trick Shows When Houseplants Need Water – No More Guessing or Soggy SoilDry potting mix doesn't always mean a thirsty plant. A chopstick inserted near the roots tells you everything – and you may already have one in a kitchen drawer.
By Tyler Schuster
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Why Your Houseplant Leaves Are Turning Yellow This November – and the Simple Fix to Reverse the DamageYellowing leaves this month are usually caused by the #1 seasonal mistake houseplant parents make. Here’s how to save your plant's life before it’s too late.
By Emma Kendell
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Got Fungus Gnats? This Easy Potato Trick Lures Hidden Larvae Out of Houseplant SoilThose tiny black flies are only part of the story. A raw potato slice on the soil can reveal what's underneath for next to nothing.
By Tyler Schuster
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Your Orchid Might Be Dying If You Notice This Strange Growth – but It Could Also Be Wonderful NewsLittle leaves on an orchid's old flower spike may signal trouble – but a keiki doesn’t always mean the plant is struggling. Here's how to tell the difference.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Your Christmas Cactus Needs in November – Ace These 4 Tasks for Fabulous Holiday FlowersFlowerbuds should be forming by late fall but you'll need to get November Christmas cactus care right to enjoy a first-rate festive flower show.
By Emma Kendell
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Why You Should Never Ignore a Spider Plant With Brown Leaf Tips in FallA spider plant with browning leaves at this time of the year is a desperate cry for help – here’s what to do to save your airplane plant, pronto!
By Emma Kendell
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Don't Bring Scale Insects Indoors This Fall – How to Stop Them Before They Infest Your HouseplantsScale insects look more like bumps than bugs, making them easy to miss. A careful inspection and timely treatment can prevent them from spreading indoors.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Grow Free Plants From Fruit Seeds and Veg Peelings on Your Kitchen WindowsillRaise handsome houseplants and cut-and-come-again crops from the fruit and vegetable waste you toss into the trash.
By Emma Kendell
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What Your Orchid Needs in October – These 6 Quick Checks Are Key to Triggering More BloomsOrchids slow down in fall, but a few key October changes to light, water, and feeding will keep the roots healthy and set up the next round of flowers.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Your Thanksgiving Cactus Needs in October – 5 Easy Steps for Gorgeous Flowers that Last for LongerYour Thanksgiving cactus deserves its moment in the spotlight this holiday season, so make sure you have ticked off these easy jobs to enjoy weeks of festive blooms
By Teo Spengler
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These 5 Houseplants Could Be Triggering Your Fall Allergies – Here's What to Do About ThemFrom itchy skin to sneezing fits, some popular indoor plants can cause surprising allergic reactions. Luckily, there are a few simple precautions that can help.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Your Christmas Cactus Needs in October – Get These 5 Things Right for Fabulous Holiday BloomsThose festive flowers won’t appear all on their own. Give your plant the seasonal cues it needs now to help it form those all-important buds.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Coleus Indoors This Fall – For Easy Color You Can Overwinter and Propagate for Next YearFilled with vibrant splashes of vivid, rich color, coleus plants boss the yard in summer, but what happens once the temperatures drop? Here’s how to keep yours thriving over winter and cultivate even more
By Janey Goulding
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What Your Peace Lily Needs in October – 5 Quick Checks to Keep It Lush and Encourage More BloomsCool windows, lower light, and lingering fungus gnats can all cause trouble for peace lilies in fall. Here’s how to stay one step ahead.
By Tyler Schuster
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Christmas Cactus Dropping Leaves? Wave Goodbye to Holiday Flowers if You Don’t Do This Fast FixA lost leaf or two isn't unusual for a Christmas cactus in October but you can't afford to ignore this distress signal.
By Emma Kendell
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My Professional Gardener Husband Always Buys Houseplants At IKEA – Here's WhyHe insists the superstore has some of the best houseplants around. Annoyingly, I finally agree.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do This with Your Spider Plant This September to Get Maximum SpiderettesWant lots of baby spider plants this year? Make sure to do these 5 things before September ends.
By Tyler Schuster

