Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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These 7 Big, Leafy Indoor Trees Give You the Benefits of Forest Bathing – When It's Too Cold to Get OutsideReap all the benefits of forest bathing from the warmth and comfort of your own home this winter with these big, leafy indoor trees.
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Days Are Getting Longer: Adjust Your Houseplant Care for February's Light ShiftSunlight begins to shift dramatically in February. Make sure your houseplants are ready for the change.
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Planting Poppies in Containers for Easy Color and Huge Impact in Small SpacesPoppies are surprisingly easy to grow in pots when a few basics are met, making them a great fit for balconies, patios, and compact corners that don’t have room for traditional garden beds. Here’s how to pot your own dazzling blooms
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Why Planting Seeds Can Help Lift Your February Mood Slump, According to ScienceStudies show starting seeds in February can fight Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here's how.
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Complete Guide to Semi-Hydroponics: Why and How to Switch Your Plants to Semi-HydroSemi-hydroponics can be a great option for many houseplants. Learn about this unique media and how to make the switch.
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Pruning Rose Of Sharon – When and How to Trim for Years of Sumptuous BloomsPrune your Rose of Sharon bush regularly to keep it compact and blooming well.
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How to Grow Mushrooms: Ultimate Care Guide for Delicious Edible FungiYou don’t need a backyard or a shovel to grow a gourmet feast. If you want to know how to grow mushrooms, our ultimate guide takes you from curious beginner to fungi master. Here’s how to turn your kitchen or backyard into a gourmet fungi farm
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How to Fertilize Bougainvillea for Bigger Blooms by SummerThe right bougainvillea fertilizer routine can mean the difference between tons of flowers and none at all. Here's how to get a profusion of colorful blooms.
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Forcing Forsythia Indoors Will Give Your Home a Burst of Color in Late WinterForcing forsythia branches is a surefire way to make your home feel like spring even in the dead of winter. Learn the best way to cut and force forsythia.
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The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands of Seeds in Your Garden Right Now – and How to Stop Them FastYour garden might look pretty quiet, but these aggressive weeds are stealthily growing and dropping thousands of seeds into your soil. Here’s what to do now to dodge a massive problem in spring
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My Houseplants Always Bounce Back after Winter with this DIY Aloe Vera TreatmentDon't leave your houseplants hanging! Jolt them out of their winter doldrums with this incredibly easy to make aloe drench.
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Stop Growing the Same Old Vegetables – These 5 Veggie Swaps are Easier, Tastier and Better for YouKick boring to the curb and try growing these 5 unique veggies instead of your old regulars. Spice up your vegetable patch and reap the rewards all summer long.
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“Lemonading” May Be the Secret to a Better Garden – and a Better You! How This Unlikely Trend Can Help Your Plants (and You) GrowLemonading turns garden mishaps into creative wins and helps you let go of perfection for playful, resilient spaces that boost well-being.
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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning JobCrown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My BlockJanuary is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
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Want Stronger, Healthier Seedlings? These Seed Germination Stations Make It Easy – Even in WinterQuality germination stations combine heat, light, and humidity control to create ideal conditions for seed starting when outdoor temperatures stay too cold.
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These 4 Garden Plants Are Linked to Better Memory and Brain Health – and They're So Easy to GrowGardening is good for your brain but you can get even more benefit by planting these 4 brain-boosters in your garden this year.
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Houseplants With Big Leaves Are a Huge Trend Right Now – Here Are the 7 Best Varieties to Grow for Maximum ImpactBold and beautiful houseplants with big leaves are setting the plant world on fire! Try one (or more) of these gorgeous varieties for instant drama indoors.
