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A Gardener's Guide to Mulch
Adding mulch makes your landscape easier to care for. Learn more -- including the best types of mulch.
Caring For Your Bonsai
Treat your bonsai right and it will reward you with beauty and inspiration for years. These sculptural little trees are long lived with p...
10 Best Low-Light Houseplants
If your home or office is short on light, enjoying houseplants might seem an impossible option. Not so! There are many plants that thrive...
10 Best Low-Water Houseplants
If you love houseplants, but occasionally forget to water them, chose varieties that thrive on neglect. Here are ten great indoor plants ...
Caring for Plants with Pebble Mulch
Use these helpful hints for taking care of dish gardens and other plants with fixed rocks.
10 Smart Tips for a Colorful Garden
Employ these ten easy tips in your yard to ensure lots of bold, beautiful color. By Doug Jimerson and Karen Weir-Jimerson
10 Ways to Save $$$ on Gardening
There are easy ways to trim the cost of gardening projects. Water less, weed less, cut down on herbicide use, and turn your landscape in...
10 Things To Do in Your Garden in June
As the days lengthen and the temperatures climb, your garden should be busting out all over. Here’s a list of things to do now. By Doug J...
10 Perennials for Late-Summer and Fall Color
Keep the color show going in your backyard right up until frost. Here’s a peek at 10 of our favorite late-season bloomers. By Doug Jimerson
Plant Pests 101: Aphids
See how to control aphids, sap-sucking insect pests that can attack your plants. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Plant Pests 101: Spider Mites
Discover how to spot and treat spider mites on houseplants. By Karen Weir-Jimerson
Why Do My Houseplants Have Yellow Leaves?
You don’t have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out why your favorite houseplant is has yellow leaves, but you may need to do a little sle...
A Guide to Growing Majesty Palms Indoors
Use our guide to growing majesty palm indoors. We’ll ensure your palm has a long, happy life in your home or office. By Debra Cespedes