How Landscaping Design Principles Improve Indoor Gardening

Indoor gardening is about more than a good watering routine and picking the right plants. Where you place your plants, including how close they sit to each other, how air moves around them, and how much light they actually receive, makes a real difference in how...

Trailing Houseplants: What to Know So They Stay Out from Underfoot

Hanging pothos in Julie’s indoor garden I love trailing houseplants. They soften a room and add that little spark of movement that upright plants simply can’t replicate. When vines spill gently...

Gifting for Homebodies: What to Buy for Indoor Gardening Enthusiasts

Buying great gifts is always easier when you take the recipient’s interests and passions into consideration. If you’re on a mission to buy the homebody in your life the perfect present, there are some incredible options for gardening enthusiasts. In this guide,...

Dracaena Marginata ‘Kiwi’ Plant Care: What to Know

🌿 Dracaena marginata ‘Kiwi’ (Kiwi Dracaena / Kiwi Dragon Tree) is a bright, easy-care houseplant that adds height and color without taking up much space. Native to Madagascar, it features slender canes and...

How to Prune Old African Violet Blooms

In this video, I show you exactly how to remove spent African violet flowers using a simple pinch method (no pruners needed). This shows a close-up view so you can clearly see where to pinch and how to pull...

Why Outdoor Mulch Can Kill Indoor Houseplants (And When It Can Be Used Safely)

While I do encourage indoor gardeners to mulch their houseplants, it’s important to note that there’s a big difference between indoor and outdoor mulch. Your indoor plants will know the difference, and while outdoor mulch can be used in rare cases indoors, it’s...

Best Indoor Plant Gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Beyond

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Glowrium. All opinions are the authors. Best Indoor Plant Gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Beyond One of the joys of...

How Indoor Gardens Help Recreate a Sense of Being Outdoors

Green space changes the way a room behaves. A few leaves near a window can soften harsh lines, slow the tempo of a day, and pull attention outward instead of inward. Indoor gardens do more than add color. They echo the quiet signals people associate with time...

Philodendron ‘Brasil’ Plant Spotlight

🌿 Meet Philodendron ‘Brasil’—a colorful upgrade to the classic heartleaf philodendron, with bold lime-green variegation on rich green leaves. In this quick plant spotlight, I share the story behind this...

String of Turtles Plant Spotlight

Discover why String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) has become one of the most adored trailing houseplants! In this quick plant spotlight, see what makes this beauty so irresistible—from its tiny...

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