Helping You Become a More Successful Gardener

Basics

		Container Options (They’ll Know the Drill) One of the most important decisions indoor gardeners make is what kind of containers to use for their houseplants. The choices are many. Learn the plant container basics – from types to functionality – including how to drill drainage holes and properly treat containers prior to planting.
		Baby-Proof Your Houseplants Small children and houseplants can live happily and safely together under the same roof – you just have to take the right precautions. If you know what you’re growing and keep it out of little-hand reach, your plants and kids can grow up together nicely.
		Beyond the Windowsill Plants breathe life into a room — giving it color, balance and warmth. Find your inner green thumb with an introduction to easy-to-grow houseplants and some great ways to design the interior of your home.
		Bringing Your Gardening Passion Indoors Who says a blooming garden has to grow outside? Indoor container gardening is a great way to liven up your décor and welcome nature’s beauty into your home – from windowsill herb gardens to palm trees and vining beauties.
		It Happened to Me (Confessions of a Cactus Killer) Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to kill a houseplant. Let this tale of cactus killing be an example of what not to do with your indoor plant.
		Decorative Containers: All Dressed Up and Ready to Grow A houseplant is only as boring as the pot it’s growing in. Don’t keep yours contained in an ordinary planter! Imaginative and colorful containers can dress up any plant, as well as your home’s décor. Learn what to keep in mind when “dressing up” your indoor plants.
		Fine Dining & Living (With Houseplants) Putting plants in the dining room is an easy way to breathe life into your décor without spending a fortune. Similarly, plants in the living room bring a warm, comfortable feeling to otherwise cold and empty corners. Plant these rooms up – and be proud of the results!
		Give Your Houseplants a Little Decorative Support In nature, many plants can be found growing up trees and other woody plants. Houseplants obviously don’t have that luxury, but you can give them your best support. Mimic nature by creating a simple and beautiful moss-filled plant stake for your vining, climbing and trailing indoor plants.
		Going Green…Inside Houseplants brighten rooms and bring breaths of fresh air. If you’re new to this indoor gardening trend, just follow a few simple rules to get started. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to a green thumb faster than you can say, “Sansevieria!”
		Houseplants in the Kitchen & Making a Nice Bath Looking for an easy and affordable way to bring more beauty into your home? Plants in the kitchen and bathroom soften hard lines, as well as breathe life into your overall décor. The high humidity found in kitchens and bathrooms make these environments perfect for houseplants to thrive.
		Potting a Houseplant: Providing Good Drainage and Soiling Your Plants The secrets to successfully planting indoor plants rest with good drainage and soil. Get your new houseplants off to a great start by understanding the importance of drainage and good soil, then learning the easy steps of how to plant a houseplant.
		How to Properly Water Houseplants: Tools of the Trade Properly watering houseplants is a challenge to many, but it’s critical to successful plant growth. Here are some tips for overcoming this watering challenge.
		Indoor Garden Design: Your Living Décor Is your lonely houseplant on that forgotten end table living up to its fullest potential? With all the amazing foliage colors and textures available, decorating with plants is an affordable snap! Learn a few tips for creating a successful indoor garden design that matches your home’s décor.
		Look to the Light! Giving plants the best growing conditions possible is a key step in green-thumb success – whether you’re growing indoors or out. When it comes to your indoor garden, make sure your houseplants and lighting agree with each other’s terms. Here are a few factors to consider.
		Making a Grand Entrance & Inviting Stairs What do your guests see when they walk through your door? Make the front of your home more welcoming (and impressive) with a few indoor entryway plants. But don’t stop there – decorate stairways and empty halls with houseplants, too, for an easy, inexpensive and refreshing change in décor!
		Putting Houseplants to Bed(rooms) Boring bedroom putting you to sleep? Liven it up! Putting plants in bedrooms creates a peaceful – and beautiful – retreat for unwinding and relaxing after a busy day. Best of all, it’s an easy and inexpensive way to add to your room’s décor!
		Shaping Up Your Houseplants Like to do some creative pruning on your houseplants? Try training one into an indoor topiary. While the technique takes time and practice to master (and for your plant to take the shape you’re growing for), the result can be rewarding. Learn some tips to help get started.
		Starter Houseplants If you’re new to the houseplant scene, try starting with some tough, forgiving plants to build your growing confidence. Don’t know where to begin? Check out one plant-care professional’s top picks for great starter houseplants!
		Understanding Indoor Climates (Oh, the Humidity!) Growing houseplants is a rewarding, relaxing hobby – and an easy, inexpensive way to liven up your home’s décor. The trick to successfully growing indoor plants is to be familiar with your indoor climate and understand the basics houseplants need to thrive: humidity, air circulation, temperature and lighting.