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Houseplants Sweep the Air Clean On Earth Day and Every Day

Costa Farms' O2 For You Houseplants with a Purpose lets you bring home Earth’s natural air purifiers for health and well being.

Six Simple Secrets to Growing the Best Flowers on Your Block

Get tips and tricks for adding beautiful, easy-care flowers to your yard so your house is the shining star of your neighborhood. By Justi...

Plants that Shine Indoors and Outdoors

Many plants we consider “outdoor” plants, will do great inside our home. And some house-dwellers will live outside happily, too. By Doug ...

Plant Perennials in Fall for a Bigger Spring and Summer Garden

Get a jump on a gorgeous spring garden by planting ahead—in the fall! By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Plan a Cottage Garden

Cottage gardens are lush, beautiful, and full of color. If this look suits your style, read on for tips on creating your own beautiful co...

New for 2022: Houseplant Containers

Plant containers follow trends in color, form, and texture, just like fashion! See how Costa Farms’ 2022 family of containers embodies th...

First-Time Homeowner’s Guide to the Perfect Yard

You’ve made the plunge and purchased your first home! Kudos to you. Once you’ve cleaned, painted, and decorated, it’s time to turn your e...

Design Made Easy: Use the Rule of Three

Looking for an easy rule for designing your garden or decorating your home? Read on! By Karen Weir-Jimerson

7 Tips for Creative Hanging Indoor Plants

Hanging plants add vertical appeal to indoor spaces. Here are 7 creative tips for displaying plants that like to trail and climb. By Kare...

11 Houseplant Parenting Tips

Becoming a good plant parent is easy when you know and follow some basic guidelines to help keep your plants in great shape. By Doug Jime...

10 Water-Wise Plants Anyone Can Grow

These plants practically thrive on neglect! They're perfect for the forgetful gardener, traveler, or the person looking for beauty withou...

10 Things to Do in Your Garden in May

As gardening season ramps up, use these tips to ensure a beautiful landscape. By Doug Jimerson

North and Central Florida Gardening Guide

If you’re lucky enough to live in North Florida, then you are blessed with lots of sun, a good bit of rain, and a long growing season. He...

Kentucky Gardening Guide

Dig into our Kentucky Gardening Guide and get tips and ideas to keep your yard looking its best.

How to Keep Your Houseplants Alive Over Winter

Get tips from our experts on keeping your houseplants healthy in winter. By Justin Hancock

How to Save Money by Landscaping

Save money by reducing your energy bills with smart landscaping. By Justin Hancock

How Gardening Makes You Healthy

Gardening makes your yard look great. But did you know that it also does wonders for your health? By Karen Weir-Jimerson

How to Declutter Your Landscape

Make your landscape more attractive with some simple nip and tuck strategies. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

How to Care for Kokedama

Enjoy beautiful kokedama, or string gardens, in your home or office with our easy care tips. By Justin Hancock

How to Select the Perfect Perennials for Your Yard

Ensure your landscape stays beautiful and easy to care for by selecting the right perennials. We'll show you how. By Justin Hancock

How to Pick the Perfect Houseplant Gifts

Plants make for wonderful gifts. Check out our tips for choosing the best ones. By Justin Hancock

How to Mix and Match Trending Tropicals® Houseplants

Mixing and matching the members of the Trending Tropicals® collection is an ideal way to create a fantastic ensemble look from these amaz...

Grow Your Mind (with Plants)

Let us count the ways that plants help expand your intellectual horizons. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Grow Gorgeous Gardenias

Gardenias are known for their fabulous fragrance, but did you know they also make beautiful landscape and container plants? By Doug Jimerson