Latest articles by Nikki Tilley
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Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant): Complete Care & Growing GuideThe lovely arrowhead plant is commonly grown indoors, trailing from baskets or climbing a stake. Versatile and easy-to-grow, it’s great for indirect or low-light locations.
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String Of Pearls Plant: Everything You Need To Know For Happy PlantsAlso known as string of beads, the string of pearls plant is an easygoing succulent that quickly adds vertical interest to any room. Here’s how to make the most of yours
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Maidenhair Fern: Complete Plant Care & Growing GuideAdiantum maidenhair ferns are fluffy and elegant. We sometimes see them in the forest and, while they’re not always easy to grow at home, it’s worth the time and effort to try.
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How To Transplant Roses: Expert Guide To Moving Your Rose BushWhen it's time to transplant roses, it’s important to know when to dig them up, the best ways to handle them and how to replant them in a new garden space or pot. Your beautiful roses will thank you.
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Lemon Tree Care: How To Grow A Lemon TreeOnce you know how to grow a lemon tree you’ll never want to be without one. In the home garden or in a pot, lemon trees are one of life’s delights.
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How To Care For Citronella Mosquito PlantsWhile we may consider citronella plant for mosquitoes a common garden plant, we’re probably thinking of citronella geranium, a delicately scented geranium that may or may not repel insects, and can be grown in the garden or as a houseplant.
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What Do Plants Need to Grow? A Simple Guide to Light, Water, Soil, and MoreA basic knowledge of how plants grow helps us understand how to support their survival. Here's what gardeners need to know about how plants grow.
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Lobelia Care Guide: How To Grow Edging LobeliaA lovely herb plant with bright blue to purple blossoms, the trailing lobelia flower is a perfect choice for filling in around garden beds, driveways and borders. It’s easy to grow and, depending on your zone, can be an annual or perennial.
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Lantana Care Guide: Planting & Caring For LantanaThe lantana bush can grow in some of the toughest conditions, with multi-colored blooms that are loved by gardeners and pollinators.
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How To Grow Basil Indoors – For Fresh Year-Round FlavorWhile basil is a commonly grown herb outdoors, this easy-care plant can also be grown indoors. Read the article that follows to get tips and information on how to grow basil indoors.
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Elephant Ear Plants: Complete Care And Growing GuideThe large floppy leaves of elephant ear plants are a great tropical touch in a garden where the soil is rich and water is plentiful.
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Coleus Care Guide: Everything You Need To KnowDramatic and colorful, coleus plants are a staple in warm zones and containers, and they love partial shade.
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What To Do With A Poinsettia After ChristmasWe've all wondered what to do with a poinsettia after Christmas. Nurture it through the year for more bright blooms next winter.
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Aglaonema Growing Guide: All About Chinese Evergreen PlantsAglaonema plant care is not too demanding. Chinese evergreen is a stunning houseplant that enjoys low-light conditions.
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Wintering Begonias: Overwintering A Begonia In Cold ClimatesBegonias love warm weather, but it's possible to keep them alive through winter if you do it right.
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Pepper Blossoms Falling Off The PlantNo flowers on pepper plants? This is a common complaint when growing peppers. There are several reasons this happens. Read here to learn why a pepper drops the flower bud or why you have no flowers on pepper plants.
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How To Grow PlumeriaYou can grow fragrant plumeria plants at home under the right conditions, but they dislike cold temperatures.
