How to Take Care of Indoor Plants in Winter

A friend recently asked me to help her diagnose some health problems with her plants and I quickly realized that she didn’t know how to take care of indoor plants in winter. Indoor plants are notoriously difficult to keep alive in winter. One of the keys to having healthy, gorgeous indoor plants is adjusting their … Read more

How to Repot Plants: The Steps and Timing to Repot Indoor Plants

Knowing how to repot a plant is a part of maintaining its overall good health and care. Repotting is a term that is used to describe the process of transferring a plant into a larger pot because it has outgrown its current pot size. In the horticultural industry, this is called “potting-up.” However, repotting is … 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

How to Water Tropical Houseplants for Lush Growth

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. The Goal When Watering Tropical Plants When watering plants in your home, the goal is to give them the same amount of moisture in the frequency they would receive in their natural environment. While each houseplant is different, there … Read more

Fall Bulbs: Complete Guide for a Beautiful Spring Garden

This article contains affiliate links for advertisers of this site. See disclosure page for more information. Have you ever marveled at the beauty of someone’s yard when tulips and daffodils are in full bloom? I do- every year. It can be a breathtaking sight after a long, cold Ohio winter. I want more of that … Read more

Planting Flowers for Curb Appeal

White new guinea impatiens planted for curb appeal

Nothing can add curb appeal to your home more than a large display of annual flowers. In this project, I am planting 25 white New Guinea Impatiens along a front walk. They will create a vibrant display and give the home stunning curb appeal. See tips on how to create a stunning display at your home and watch a video of the process.