As an indoor gardener, it’s important to remember that you are Mother or Father Nature. Successful indoor garden care means the difference between surviving and thriving houseplants. A healthy indoor home garden requires proper watering, lighting, fertilizing, potting soil, humidity, staking, pruning and growing the best indoor plants. Read the articles in this section to learn how to grow healthy houseplants.

From Houseplants to Backyard Gardens: Creating a More Connected Home

Many homeowners view their indoor living...

From Houseplants to Backyard Gardens: Creating a More Connected Home

Many homeowners view their indoor living spaces and their outdoor yards as two entirely separate environments, but...

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How to Keep a Houseplant in the Same Size Pot

A Healthy Houseplants viewer recently...

How to Keep a Houseplant in the Same Size Pot

A Healthy Houseplants viewer recently asked me a great question. Several of her houseplants were getting so large they...

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How to Move Your Houseplants Without Killing Them

Of everything you pack for a move, your...

How to Move Your Houseplants Without Killing Them

Of everything you pack for a move, your houseplants are the only cargo that is alive. They bruise, they drop leaves...

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How Propagating Houseplants Can Save You Money When You’re on a Tight Budget

A home filled with greenery can feel...

How Propagating Houseplants Can Save You Money When You’re on a Tight Budget

A home filled with greenery can feel luxurious, yet an indoor garden does not require constant shopping. Houseplant...

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Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Students with Demanding Schedules

Student life rarely leaves much room for...

Best Low-Maintenance Houseplants for Students with Demanding Schedules

Student life rarely leaves much room for complicated plant care. Classes, assignments, part-time work, and social plans...

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Downpotting Houseplants: When Your Plant Needs a Smaller Pot

When you repot a houseplant, chances are...

Downpotting Houseplants: When Your Plant Needs a Smaller Pot

When you repot a houseplant, chances are you expect to move it into a larger pot. Sometimes, though, the healthiest...

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Moving to a Humid Climate? Good News for Your Houseplants

Relocating somewhere warm and humid, like...

Moving to a Humid Climate? Good News for Your Houseplants

Relocating somewhere warm and humid, like South Florida, comes with a quiet perk most people never think about. Your...

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Can Faulty Pipes Destroy Your Rare Indoor Plants? Here’s What to Know

Rare houseplants often require a little...

Can Faulty Pipes Destroy Your Rare Indoor Plants? Here’s What to Know

Rare houseplants often require a little extra care, including balanced humidity and careful watering to stay healthy...

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What to Add to Houseplant Soil for Better Drainage and Aeration

Table of Contents   Years ago, I...

What to Add to Houseplant Soil for Better Drainage and Aeration

Table of Contents   Years ago, I bought a bag of potting soil that was much too heavy for many of my houseplants....

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Building a Home Where Houseplants Actually Thrive: A Light-First Guide

Most houseplants that die indoors don’t...

Building a Home Where Houseplants Actually Thrive: A Light-First Guide

Most houseplants that die indoors don’t perish from neglect. They die because of bad lighting. The single biggest...

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How Indoor Plants Can Improve a Student Study Space

A good student study space needs more...

How Indoor Plants Can Improve a Student Study Space

A good student study space needs more than a desk, a chair, and reliable Wi-Fi. Its layout also affects how easily...

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