Most gardeners know that squirrels can pose a threat to nearly any potted plant. They like to dig in the soil to stash food they don’t consume immediately, so in addition to digging up your ...

The trickiest part for the gardener who is new to potted topiaries of any species? Not getting too attached. In the average household, Mr. Selody said, these are not forever plants. Given the ...

Potted hydrangeas can brighten up a space with their full leaves and big, eye-catching flowers. For them to bloom beautifully ...

Unlike fruit flies, they primarily infest soil containing organic material, particularly in potted plants ... a window during the summer can make the houseplant less hospitable.

If you celebrated Easter last weekend, you might be reading this beside a cellophane- or foil-covered pot of lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths or daffodils. Typically, spring gift plants like these ...

Add a tropical touch to your space with this bold-leafed beauty, which loves ample natural light and high humidity Why will I love it? To make a bold statement, the calathea, or zebra plant ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Many houseplants offer attractive foliage. When it comes to drama ...

In fact, it’s not even related to clover. Still, if you’d like to grow your own luck this St. Patrick’s Day, you should bring home a potted Oxalis regnellii plant. A member of the wood ...

“It’s comforting to me to know that I have the actual plant that my mom took care of,” says Steinkopf, founder of the Houseplant Guru and author of “Houseplants: The Complete Guide.” ...

Vibrant, hardy and ideal for the workplace – perfect if you want a striking but low maintenance plant Why will I love it? If you are after a laid-back plant, look no further than the striking ...

It's important to keep squirrels out of potted plants to prevent them from destroying your flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Here's how to keep squirrels out of potted plants, including methods like ...