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3 Starter Tips for Success with Indoor Plants

Don't know where to start with indoor plants? No worries! I have three super-easy tips to get you started with indoor plants. 

11 Reasons Why a Houseplant Should be Your Kid's First Pet

Is your child begging for a puppy or kitten? Before you take the plunge, try a plant to help him/her learn to care for a living object. B...

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 Ways to Keep Your Houseplants Happy in Winter

Your moisture-loving tropical houseplants need special care during the drying winter months. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

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 Know as a New Houseplant Owner

Are you the parent of a new houseplant? Do you want to post on Instagram? Here are a quick 10 things you need to know.

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

Season-by-Season Guide to Annual Flowers

Instant impact! That’s what you get when you plant annual flowers in beds, borders, and containers. Here's a seasonal guide to care and u...

Prayer Plant Perfection

Watch the leaves of a prayer plant fold up at night. And unfold in the morning. Just for the fun of it. 

Shade Loving Perennials for Spring Color

Transform wooded or shady spots in your backyard into a festival of spring flowers by tucking early-bird perennials into every bare corner.

Shades of Summer: Decorate for the Season

Decorate your deck, patio, balcony, or other outdoor space with easy-care, heat-loving Shades of Summer flowers.

Sago Palm Update

Discover how the Costa Farms team is reacting to a news story about a poisonous plant. 

Sansevieria: Best Houseplant for Dark Corners

There are some houseplants I just can't be without. Sansevieria (or snake plant) is one of my favorites. These awesome plants look great ...

Prepare for Winter with Norfolk Island Pine

Add easy-care seasonal greenery to your home with beautiful, no-fuss Norfolk Island pine. 

Share Houseplants with Kids in Your Life

Kids and houseplants mix perfectly: Kids love plants and plants help keep kids healthy.

Simply Sensational

Looking for an easy way to add a pop of color to your containers this year? Check out this simple idea!

Season-by-Season Guide to Perennial Flowers

Rely on perennials to provide plenty of color in your garden year after year. Here’s a seasonal guide to caring for these super-hardy pla...

Purple Garden Ideas

Purple is wonderfully versatile: From light lavenders to rich, royal shades, purple flowers have a place in every garden. Check out these...

Reblooming Perennials for Months of Color

Include this collection of perennials in your garden and you'll ensure a steady show of blooms for months.

Silver Streak Pothos: New, Rare, Beautiful

Silver accented leaves are all the rage. Meet the newest member of this elite group. 

Second-Wind Summer Containers: Reassess, Replace, and Revive

If your late-summer containers are looking a little worn out, make some colorful replacements.

Reach for the Gold: 10 Plants with Yellow Variegation

Add stylish golden touches to your home with these variegated houseplant varieties. 

Sansevieria, the More the Merrier

Sansevieria, aka snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue, is one of the most popular houseplants on the planet. See why.

Popular Ponytail Palm

The ideal plant for a houseplant newbies, ponytail palm is both beautiful and easy to grow.