Gardening How-to Articles

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

Many people have trouble keeping their monsteras healthy. Doing so becomes much easier with a little knowledge of the plant’s native habitat and natural growth habit. Read › What’s Wrong with My Monstera?

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Is this common office plant with a reputation for being "easy" interesting enough for a curious plant enthusiast? Read › ZZ Plant: A Narrative Guide

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