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Woman watering a Jade Plant succulent houseplant in a living room by a window with a white pitcher of water

Ask the Expert: When Should You Water?

Is there a best time of day to water your plants? Our horticulturalist has the answers. 

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Ask The Expert: Can You Put Your Houseplants in the Rain?

Do houseplants like being in the rain? Ask The Expert about watering this way.

Closeup image of pink-and-green Anyamanee Aglaonema in a pink ceramic pot in a bedroom

Add Vibrant Color to Interior Spaces

Trending Tropicals® houseplants offer a surprising range of hues.

Adding Plants Near a Backyard Fire Pit

Adding Plants Near a Backyard Fire Pit

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

Photo of family repotting Global Green Pothos houseplant from Costa Farms in a living room with a white coffee table and blue wall and white lamp

All Thumbs Are Green

We believe that all thumbs are green. Let us help you uncover yours!

Dracaena Lemon Lime houseplant in a pink pot on a metal side table in a living room

5 Ways Dracaena Lemon Lime Increases Your Productivity

Looking to get a bigger raise or promotion at the office? Just work hard and grow a Lemon Lime Dracaena.

Dieffenbachia in a white plastic planter in a living room on a glass coffee table with a man reading in the background

6 Secrets About Dieffenbachias

Dieffenbachia is a popular houseplant. Discover six fun facts about this easy-care species!

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5 Surprising Backyard Visitors

Bees, butterflies, and birds provide pollination and insect control. But there’s a host of other surprising animals who can also play a r...

Three container gardens -- one with blue pansies, one with purple petunia and blue Juncus, and one with yellow snapdragon and juncus -- on a wood deck in spring garden

5 Ways to Add Quick Color to Spring Gardens

Brighten up with these early-spring planting tips! Spring is just around the corner.

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4 Easy Plant Hacks Every New Parent Parent Should Know

Looking for some easier and smarter ways to garden? Here are some great plant hacks you can use indoors and out.

Orchid arrangement with pink-and-white Phalaenopis moth orchid in a bathroom in front of a mirror

5 Ways to Infuse Spa Style in Your Bath

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

Closeup of a field of purple-flowering Curcuma at Costa Farms

5 Things You Need to Know About Curcuma

We share helpful facts for growing curcuma. 

Closeup of orange-flowering Ixora Maui Orange at Costa Farms

6 Colorful Flowers for Tropical Color Schemes

The fastest way to infuse color on porches and patios is with tropical flowers in juicy citrus colors.

Container garden against a cedar fence with yellow Sunflower, white Pentas, and purple Sweet Potato Vine

3 Flower/Foliage Combos for Sunny Spots

Sun-loving annual and tropical flowers and foliage offer a colorful options for containers.

Hand watering Tradescantia Roxxo with a white watering can; plant in a white ceramic container on an orange side table in a living room with an open book

3 Commonly Asked Plant Questions

Our Customer Service Plant Gurus field commonly asked questions from indoor plant owners.

Small shaded flagstone patio with metal patio furniture, pots of red Begonias and Asparagus Ferns

4 Ways to Decorate Tiny Outdoor Spots

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

4 Favorite Holiday Plants

4 Favorite Holiday Plants

  Norfolk Island Pine Pine and Fir make up most of the Christmas trees we see this time of year, so Norfolk Island Pine really stands ou...

4 Hot Cacti & Succulents for Your Home

4 Hot Cacti & Succulents for Your Home

Here are four easy-care cacti and succulents to enjoy in your home.

3 Ways to Save $$ with Your Holiday Decor

3 Ways to Save $$ with Your Holiday Decor

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

Photo of living room with a variety of Aglaonema houseplants and a white chair with a dog with blue eyes sitting on it

Make Your Home Comfy with Houseplants

Houseplants are the ideal decorating solution for every space.

Perennial garden with mulch, golden Carex, blue Salvia, peach Heuchera, and other perennial garden plants

How to Plan a Perennial Garden

Get your perennial garden off to the perfect start with my easy tips for how to plan a perennial garden.

Capturing Rain (the Creative Way)

Capturing Rain (the Creative Way)

Rain is life for a garden. Capturing what falls from the sky is both frugal and fun. 

Why Have Summer Houseplants

Why Have Summer Houseplants

Make your home happier and healthier this summer with houseplants!

Perennial Flowers Bloom Guide

Perennial Flowers Bloom Guide

Easy-care perennials come back year after year. Check this guide to ensure your garden always has flowers in bloom!