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A Shopper’s Guide to Crotons
Dig in and get everything you need to grow beautiful crotons -- indoors or out -- with our croton guide. By Justin Hancock
A Shopper’s Guide to Lavender
We help you pick the best types of lavender for your yard, deck, patio, or balcony, and share tips on how to grow it perfectly. By Justin...
Annual Flowers Bloom Guide
Make sure your garden always has colorful flowers in bloom with this handy guide. By Justin Hancock
10 Fabulous Indoor Ferns
Indoor ferns offer so many different looks, from frilly to strappy, to some that look like elk antlers. Here are 10 of the most amazing. ...
10 Easy-Care Annuals Every Garden Should Have
Most annual flowers bloom nonstop, providing a seemingly endless show of color in your yard. Here are ten of our favorites. By Justin Han...
Watering Container Plants (The Easy Way!)
By Karen Weir-Jimerson Water Your Plants: It’s one of many things on your ever-growing to-do list—and if you’re busy or traveling...
10 Deer-Resistant Plants
If deer treat your backyard like a buffet, plant flowers they won’t eat. Here are 10 deer-resistant perennials.
How We Grow in South Florida
Ever wonder what it’s like at Costa Farms in Miami? You might imagine rows and rows of greenhouses brimming with houseplants. Here’s a pe...
Hot New Plant Alert
We share a behind-the-scenes look at a brand-new houseplant hitting garden centers later this year.
Beautiful Cool-Season Container Garden Ideas
Enjoy beautiful pots, even in cool, frosty weather, with these cool-season container garden ideas from our experts! By Justin Hancock
5 Ways Ornamental Grasses Make Your Yard Better
Got grasses? If not, here’s why you should have them.
Hot Plants for Bold Color All Summer Long
Celebrate summer with bold, tropical plants that love the heat and offer exotic flowers from today all the way to frost. Here are some of...
Add Color to Your Home with Flowering Houseplants
Flowers are the perfect way to imbue your home with life and color. Here are some of our favorite flowering houseplants. By Justin Hancock
Add Ferns for Summer Interest
Add lushness and traditional style to your summer porch, patio, or balcony with ferns. By Doug Jimerson and Karen Weir-Jimerson
Hanging Baskets Ideas
Beautiful hanging baskets are an easy way to add style to your front porch, deck, balcony, or other outdoor space. Check out these ideas ...
Grow Beautiful Bonsai
Add elegance and style to your home or office with a bonsai. Get our tips and tricks for growing a bonsai of your own! By Justin Hancock
Behind the Scenes at Costa Farms
We love plants! Our wholesale nursery produces millions of gorgeous plants in three U.S. states. Get an inside look at what we do. By J...
Elegant Palms for Every Setting
Add easy-care, fantastic foliage to every room! Palms add architectural elegance and leafy lushness -- indoors and out. See our selection...
How to Keep Your Container Gardens Alive Over Summer
Do your pots suffer from summer doldrums? Enjoy planters all through the summer with our easy tips. By Justin Hancock
A Gardener's Guide to Fertilizer
Learn everything you need to know about fertilizing your plants indoors and out. By Justin Hancock
Container Gardening Ideas with Succulents
Easy, sun-loving succulents are perfect for adding pizzazz to your container gardens. Succulent care is a cinch!
Summering Houseplants Outdoors
Move houseplants outdoors for a well-deserved summer vacation. They'll thank you for it!
10 Tips for Container Garden Design
Design colorful, easy-care container gardens with these 10 top tips. By Justin Hancock
How to Make a Planter with Pavers
Here's an easy weekend project: Make a planter out of pavers! We'll show you how. By Justin Hancock