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ArticleHow to Handle Common Houseplant Pests
Outdoors, pest populations are kept in check by rain and diseases and by birds, beneficial insects, and other predators; indoors, however, plant pests can proliferate very quickly with nothing to…
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How-ToGrowing Peace Lilies: Care and Unique Cultivars
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp. and cvs., Zones 11–12) are evergreen perennials native to much of Central America and Southeast Asia. But their glossy leaves and tan, spiky flowers surrounded by…
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DesignGrowing Aloe Vera in Southern California
Aloe vera (Aloe vera syn. Aloe barbadensis, Zones 10–11) is only one of many species in the Aloe genus. It is likely native to parts of North Africa where conditions…
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DesignA Versatile Silver Plant That Is a Unique Alternative to Dusty Miller
I finally made the trek last spring to search for annuals at a small, out-of-the-way greenhouse in upstate New York that I had heard about for years but had never…
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How-ToHow to Grow and Care for Philodendrons
Philodendrons (Philodendron spp. and cvs., Zones 9–11) are some of the most popular and versatile plants grown indoors. Most of these fantastic houseplants grow very quickly, have beautiful foliage, and…
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How-ToHow to Make a Living Wreath
A living wreath is a fun and beautiful way to decorate your home with color and texture. In this video, learn the steps for making your own living wreath. Materials…
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DesignSome Houseplant Successes This Winter
This is Joe in northern Indiana. I’m a confident gardener outside, but I often struggle with houseplants. They are, however, a pretty essential aspect of getting through our long, cold,…
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DesignA Perfect Addition to the Gray of Winter
Today Gail Bromer is sharing a method to brighten up the winter months. I started to collect orchids 30 years ago and still have several plants from those early years.…
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DesignThere’s a Unique Radiator Plant for Everyone
Radiator plants (Peperomia spp. and cvs., Zones 10–12) are beautiful and sturdy plants with overwhelming variety. While their flowers—like those of many houseplants—aren’t much to write home about, their foliage…
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DesignCollecting Plants in Southern California
Today we’re visiting with Nez, a plant lover who is building her own backyard botanical garden in Los Angeles. I think of this Monstera pinnatipartita as my “soul plant.” My…
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