Get Growing: Houseplants

5 Reasons Why I Love Poinsettias

Is it even possible to decorate for Christmas without poinsettias? For more than 100 years, these colorful plants have embodied the holid...

5 Reasons Why I Love Christmas Cactus

Christmas cactus are the true gems of the holiday season. Blooming in jewel-like colors, these charming little beauties add exotic cheer ...

5 Reasons Why I Love Norfolk Island Pine

This holiday, upgrade your decor with an environmentally appealing holiday tree. It doesn't drop needles and you can love it all year. 

5 Reasons Why I Love Begonias

Few indoor plants offer as much variety as begonias. These easy-care beauties are prized for their showy selection of leaf shapes, colors...

5 Reasons Why I Love Ti Plant

A common sight in landscapes from Hawaii to Florida, Ti plants offer boldly patterned foliage in striking color combinations.

5 Reasons Why I Love Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo, a twisty-turny draceana, is like a living piece of art. Oh, and it's super easy to grow, too. 

5 Reasons Why I Love Jade Plant

Beauty, toughness, and longevity are just a few reasons to own a jade plant.  Oh, and there's more. 

5 Reasons a Real Plant Is for You

Real vs. fake plants -- is it a question? If so, dig in! 

5 Reasons Why I Love Anthurium

Exotic, colorful, and long lasting: oh, and there's so much more to this gorgeous plant.

5 Reasons Why I Love Bromeliads

Bromeliads are stunning tropicals that are ideal for holiday decorating; they offer bold colors, fanciful foliage, and a tough constitution.

Mantlescape with Houseplants

A fireplace mantle is a dramatic stage to highlight seasonal houseplant decor. Mantlescaping is fun and easy. Check out colorful options ...

A Growing Obsession

Meet a houseplant lover whose collection has grown to nearly 200 plants.

12 Things You Did Not Know About Houseplants

In honor of Indoor Plant Week, Tovah Martin, author of the newly published book, The Indestructible Houseplant (Timber Press, 2015) and c...

Poinsettias: Fact and Fiction

Poinsettias are a classic holiday plant, but there's a lot of misinformation about these beauties. Get the straight scoop. 

10 Garden Myths Debunked

Here are 10 things about gardening that just aren't true. By Doug Jimerson

Decorate with Dracaena

Dracaenas are a large family of popular houseplants. Learn about the best for your home!

Terrific Trees Are Fantastic Houseplants

Bring big style and drama to your home with beautiful houseplant trees. By Justin W. Hancock

Terrariums: Living Landscapes

Building a terrarium is like creating a miniature world. Using glass vessels, textural houseplants, and miniature natural and purchased d...

Romantic Plants that Say I Love You

Giving flowers is a traditional way of showing the people in our lives we care. But living plants last longer and can be just as colorful...

The Best Pothos Variety for Your Personality

We help you pick the perfect pothos variety. 

Making New Plants

Some plants lend themselves to easy propagation in water. See which ones. 

Clean the Air Naturally

Plants clean the air in your home so you can breathe easier.

5 Top Low-Light Houseplants

Good news! Some houseplants excel in lower light levels. See the top 5!

A Shopper's Guide to Buying Perfect Poinsettias

Love poinsettias? Use our tips to pick poinsettias that will last. By Justin Hancock