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5 Biophilic Design Ideas Everyone Should Try For A Happier, Healthier Home
Connect to nature in your home, and experience the life-affirming power of plants, with these simple ideas for embracing biophilic design concepts.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Get Rid Of Snake Plants
The (usually) popular snake plant, also known as mother-in-law tongue can become invasive. Learn how to cope when this distinctive plant outgrows its boundaries.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Best Indoor Plants For Dark Rooms And Moody Decor
What are the best indoor plants for dark rooms? There are quite a few that love a dark environment, so you don’t need to deprive a room of plants just because it’s not sunny.
By Amy Grant
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Shamrock Houseplants: How To Grow A Potted Shamrock Plant
The potted shamrock plant is an attractive indoor plant. So what is a shamrock plant? Read this article to find out more about growing and caring for shamrock plants in the home.
By Becca Badgett
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Ants In Houseplants: How To Get Rid Of Pesky Indoor Pests
Ants in houseplants usually end up there looking for sweet honeydew left by other insects, but they’re also attracted to other yummy treats in the home. They don’t hurt the plants, but it’s good to know what’s attracting them and how to fix the problem.
By Liz Baessler
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Bamboo Palm: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
Caring for a bamboo palm indoors is about as easy as it gets and, while it resembles the larger bamboo species, it’s actually an attractive tropical houseplant.
By Susan Patterson
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Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant): Complete Care & Growing Guide
The 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.
By Nikki Tilley
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How To Use A Moss Pole On Your Monstera Plant
A moss pole monstera is simply a Swiss cheese plant whose roots grow and attach to a moss-covered pole. Does this impressive plant need one of these? Yes! It’s an epiphyte that gets its nourishment from the surrounding air and water.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Love Your Plants: Easy Ways To Pamper Houseplants
Just as there are different kinds of love, there are different ways to cherish your houseplants. Our experts reveal how to love your plants in winter for years of harmony
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Peace Lily Propagation: Learn About Peace Lily Plant Division
To get more of your favorite indoor plant, learn how to propagate a peace lily. It’s an easy process, and who doesn’t like a free houseplant?
By Liz Baessler
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7 Best Houseplants For Valentine’s Day That Say 'I Love You’
If you thought buying houseplants for Valentine’s Day might not make the right impression, think again. We round up the most romantic houseplants for your loved one
By Amy Grant
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Do Indoor Plants Improve Air Quality? What The Scientists Say
We’ve heard about snake plant oxygen and indoor plants that improve air quality. They may help some, but there’s more to know about the studies.
By Teo Spengler
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6 Winter Blues-Beating Houseplants To Grow In The Cold Months
If the cold and dreary weather gets you down, try growing these 6 winter blues houseplants.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Instagrammable Plants To Give Your Indoor Garden A Glow Up
Instagrammable plants are a beautiful way to show off some of your favorite gardening successes and inspire your followers.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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My DIY Houseplant Spray Fertilizes, Repels Pests, and Even Conditions Leaves – Here's My Recipe
Senior Editor Melanie Griffiths shares her recipe for an effective, natural foliar spray that will give houseplants a nutrient boost while protecting them from pests and disease.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Buy Plants Online Or In Stores – Tips From Plant Pros
Taking some great advice on how to buy plants can save time and money, as well as the hassle of returns or the disappointment of unhealthy plants.
By Amy Grant
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Why Is My Aloe Plant Turning Brown?
If you see your aloe plant turning brown, just a few simple adjustments to its growing conditions can bring it back to health.
By Bonnie L. Grant