Mangave: New, Unique, Easy-Care Plants

Mangave 'Bad Hair Day' Planted in a gnome planter as the hair

If you are always on the look-out for new, unique and interesting plants, then Mangave plants are for you! These are a relatively new group of plants that were recently “discovered” that is taking the plant world by storm. A Mangave is a cross between an Agave and Manfreda plant. It is very unlikely that … Read more

Moving Indoor Plants Outside for Summer

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. After a long, cloudy, and cold winter my indoor plants don’t always look like they are under the care of a horticulturist! I can use grow lights and best cultural practices, but they have lost that luster that can only … Read more

Forcing Branches to Bloom Indoors

Magnolia blossom in a clear vase

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Forcing branches to bloom indoors is an elegant way to bring spring indoors before winter has officially lost its grip. Essentially, it’s trimming a few branches from flowering shrubs and trees and bringing them indoors. It’s fascinating to see … Read more

Types of Unique and Beautiful Aloe Plants

Tiger Tooth Aloe Plant

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See our disclosure page for more information. Aloe vera is the most popular type of Aloe, but as succulents and indoor plants have become popular, so have all of the many unique Aloe plants. This is great news for the beginner and avid gardener. This … Read more