12 Houseplants You Can Grow in Water Instead of Soil
A glass of water, a few green leaves, and suddenly the kitchen shelf looks like it belongs to someone who remembers birthdays and owns matching towels. Growing houseplants without soil …
Plants
4 Flowering Ground Covers That Bring Color to Shady Corners
Bring seasonal flowers to shady corners with woodland phlox, green-and-gold, dwarf crested iris, and bigroot geranium. Match each to your soil moisture, shade, and climate.
Dividing Crowded Hostas This Fall? How to Keep Crowns and Roots Healthy
Divide crowded hostas with healthy crowns, growing points, and plenty of roots. Learn when fall division makes sense, how to split each clump, and how to care for new plants.
What to Plant for Beautiful Blooms With Less Everyday Care: Azaleas
Azaleas can bring abundant blooms with less routine work when the variety and site are right. Choose wisely, plant at the proper depth, and protect future flowers with simple care.
Don’t Toss Your Geraniums! Keep Them Growing Through Winter
Keep your favorite tender geraniums through winter with the right indoor light, pruning, watering, and spring transition. Includes tips for saving cuttings.
Before the Bag, Marshmallows Started With This Plant
Meet Althaea officinalis, the flowering perennial behind marshmallow sweets. Discover the root’s role in candy history and how to grow the real plant.
9 Cascading Plants to Transform Your Walls
Transform bare garden walls with nine flowering and foliage plants, plus practical advice on sun, watering, support, and choosing the right size for your space.
Peace Lily Leaves Turning Black? Check These Causes First
Peace lily leaves turning black? Check soil moisture, root health, fertilizer buildup, cold drafts, and direct sun before choosing a fix. Here is what to do next.
Your Raised Bed Needs a Reset Before Fall: 3 Jobs Worth Doing Now
Reset your raised bed before fall with three practical jobs: clear spent growth, check the soil before adding amendments, and replant or cover every empty patch.
Blanket Flowers: The Summer Perennial That Rewards a Little Neglect
Blanket flower brings months of summer color with little fuss once established. Learn where to plant it, when to water, and why many garden varieties are short-lived perennials.