Find out if it's best to get rid of used potting soil when emptying your containers in the fall or if you can keep it for ...

A Christmas cactus thrives when its soil mimics its natural rainforest home—moist, airy, and fast-draining to keep roots healthy. Experts say the best mix uses regular potting soil blended with ...

The peace lily is a classic indoor plant best known for its whimsical white blooms that emerge even during the winter's ...

Because cucumbers are both satisfying on their own and versatile in many dishes, growing them indoors guarantees a fresh, ...

Choosing the right pot and soil is key to growing healthy kaffir lime leaves. Choose a pot with drainage holes to avoid ...

There are a couple of ways to get these seeds up and growing. One uniting factor is that many native prairie wildflower seeds require cold, moist stratification. In horticulture, stratification is the ...

Rosemary plants can easily become waterlogged, but mixing in this soil amendment creates the Mediterranean drainage ...

This type of cucumber plant grows best indoors because it doesn't rely on pollination. Here's what you should know to care ...

Don't throw away used tea leaves! From plant fertiliser and natural deodoriser to hair rinse and wood polish, discover five ...

Certain plants thrive in the home, and this tropical one is perfect for propagating in November. Best of all, the process is ...

Trailing plants add a certain charm to a home, especially when hanging from a pot near a large window. For a touch of beauty, ...

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