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Have You Hugged Your Cacti Today?

Enjoy easy-care cacti and succulents in your home.

Houseplant Appreciation Day

Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Some of our experts celebrated with a trip to New York City. How did you spend the day?

Garden Design 101: Using Blue Elements in the Garden

Blue is one of the most coveted colors in the garden. See why.

Garden Design 101: Dark Garden Elements

Dark garden accents bring quiet and sophistication to a garden, as well as helping plants stand out.

Get Creative with Garden Color

The Curious Garden event at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens yields some unexpected colorful ideas for your garden.

Florida Butterfly Gardening

Discover how my yard became a haven for Florida’s state butterfly.

Embracing Garden Insects

A kinder, gentler approach to insects in the garden benefits all. 

Festive Houseplant Centerpieces for the Holidays

Hosting a holiday meal this season? Enlist the charms of houseplants for a fresh look.

Do Plants Have a Sense of Humor?

The definition of humor is “the quality of being amusing or comic.” So, if a plant can make you smile, then, by definition, a plant is a ...

DoorScaping--Grow a Mini Garden on Your Front Door

A front door is possibly the tiniest bit of real estate in your garden, but it can make the biggest impact to visitors.

DIY Holiday with Norfolk Island Pine

Use the branches of this soft and supple plant in holiday decor.

Best New Plant!

We're humbled that one of our new varieties was voted the best new plant for 2016! Learn more about Pink Dalmation Red Aglaonema. 

Book Review: Houseplants: The Complete Guide

Lisa Eldred Steinkopf’s houseplants book is a good resource. See why.

Ask the Expert: Should You Talk to Your Plants?

Do plants respond to sounds? Should we be chatting them up? Or playing symphonies for them? Our horticulture expert weighs in.

Costa Farms Fall Garden Photo Contest Rules

We're celebrating fall with a Facebook photo contest! Share your fall garden or container gardens for a chance to win.

Costa Farms Happiest Houseplant Photo Contest

We're celebrating National Indoor Plant Week with a Facebook photo contest! Share your favorite houseplant for a chance to win. 

Costa Farms’ Sustainability Commitment

Costa Farms is passionate about plants. As one of the largest plant growers, we’re also passionate about the planet.

Butterfly Host Plants

If you want to attract butterflies to your yard, you should also provide food for their larvae. 

Upcycle to Make Creative Container Gardens

Check out these ideas for fun, creative containers. 

Grow Trendy Bathroom Plants

Growing plants in your bathroom or shower is one of the hottest trends around.

Adding Plants Near a Backyard Fire Pit

A backyard fire pit looks better during the day with a little flourish of plants. 

5 Ways to Infuse Spa Style in Your Bath

Transform your bathroom into a calming, restful spot by borrowing some spa-style elements.

4 Ways to Decorate Tiny Outdoor Spots

Transform a small terrace, deck, or yard into a beautiful outdoor haven.

3 Ways to Save $$ with Your Holiday Decor

Use Norfolk Island pines in these surprising (and cost-effective!) ways.