Mums — How to grow and keep chrysanthemums blooming!
Just when most other flowers are fading with the shortening days and cooler temps, and you almost have to give up on anything blooming, mums arrive! Every year, I think …
How to take care of a string of pearls plant
Isn’t this just the cutest plant? And what a sweet name, string of pearls. Though, honestly, I think it looks more like a string of peas or the plastic beads …
How to take care of an aloe vera plant
For as long as I’ve been plant keeping (my entire adult life), I’ve had an aloe plant. A lot of different aloe plants, actually — they’re easy to divide and …
How to repot a plant
I love repotting day — the day when every plant in my house that needs a new pot gets one. Someday I’ll have a little potting bench, where it’ll be …
How to care for a ficus plant (weeping fig)
Let me tell you a little story about a big ficus (AKA weeping fig). The one that sits next to my desk, swiping the ceiling. Circa 1977, Alan (my now-husband, …
How to care for the finicky fiddle leaf fig
Every room needs something botanical to feel complete. Might be flowers or might be potted plants — live, of course (no faux). Sometimes all it takes is a small sprig …
How to care for orchids
Orchids are so astoundingly beautiful that people often assume they must be challenging to grow. Nope. Well, not most varieties. A few are tricky to grow — as in almost …
How to care for succulents
Succulents have a reputation for being easy to care for. And they look like they ought to be, right? But while they do tolerate a bit of neglect, it’s also …
African violets — How to care for them for pretty blooms year round
African violets are the sweetest houseplants! I especially love them in the winter, when they bring perky foliage (when healthy!) and pretty floral color to the indoors. They are the …
Poinsettia plants — Tips to keep your poinsettia looking its best for the holidays
What’s your favorite color poinsettia? I can’t decide. Red is classic and perfect for the holidays, but the white is so fresh, and pink is my favorite color. And then …