Gardening How-to Articles
Houseplants
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When, Why, and How to Repot Your Houseplants
Is your houseplant root-bound or top-heavy? Is it showing signs of root rot? There are a number of reasons why your plants might need to be repotted. Learn what to look for and how to successfully repot a plant in need of a new home. Read When, Why, and How to Repot Your Houseplants
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DIY Kokedama: Japanese-Style Houseplant Display With Moss Balls
Kokedama is a Japanese style of displaying houseplants in a ball of moss. Learn how to create a simple hanging kokedama of your own. Read DIY Kokedama: Japanese-Style Houseplant Display With Moss Balls
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Make a Simple, Subirrigated, Self-Watering Planter Out of a Milk Carton
So-called "self-watering" planters are all over the marketplace and can be very expensive, but simple, effective DIY versions can be made cheaply using common household supplies and upcycled food containers. Read Make a Simple, Subirrigated, Self-Watering Planter Out of a Milk Carton
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Grow Greens and Herbs Indoors on a Windowsill
Learn how to create an upcycled container filled a variety of tasty herbs or greens on your windowsill. Read Grow Greens and Herbs Indoors on a Windowsill
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How to Propagate Houseplants
What if you could make copies of your favorite houseplant? You can! Many common houseplants are easily multiplied, or propagated, asexually. Learn the basics of three simple methods for propagating many common houseplants. Read How to Propagate Houseplants
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Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
Plant-lovers have adored ferns since Victorian times. They have a reputation for fussiness, but with a little thought and attention, they can thrive as houseplants. Read Caring for Ferns as Houseplants
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Grow Aquatic Houseplants in a Mini-Aquascape (with Shrimp)
An aquascape is a small aquatic ecosystem in a glass container—like a terrarium but water-based instead of soil-based. These instructions are for a simple version with plants, algae, and small shrimp. Read Grow Aquatic Houseplants in a Mini-Aquascape (with Shrimp)
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ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide
Is this common office plant with a reputation for being "easy" interesting enough for a curious plant enthusiast? Read ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide
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Learn to Create an Indoor Orangerie
You can grow citrus fruits indoors if you choose the right varieties and you learn how to care for them. Read Learn to Create an Indoor Orangerie
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Bonsai Styles
Bonsai styles can be grouped in many ways. Five basic forms derive their names from the tree’s angle of growth from a container and provide a common starting point for exploring styles. Read Bonsai Styles
