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12 Tips For Growing A Beautiful And Big Periwinkle Garden - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Periwinkle (Vinca minor and Vinca major), native to the woodlands of Europe and the Mediterranean, is prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and cheerful, star-shaped blooms. Although some varieties can naturalize aggressively in moist, shaded areas—becoming invasive in parts of North America—keeping them contained in defined beds or containers helps you enjoy their low-maintenance charm...

10 Tips For Keeping Your Monstera Plant Healthy And How To Maintain Them - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Monsteras (Monstera deliciosa), native to the tropical rainforests of southern Mexico through Panama, are celebrated for their dramatic, fenestrated leaves and ease of care. While they’re not generally invasive, in regions with year-round warmth and humidity they can naturalize if left unchecked. One of my favorite houseplants, I’m always amazed by how its aerial roots...

11 Signs It’s Time To Repot Your Pothos - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

There’s nothing quite like watching a pothos (Epipremnum aureum) cascade its glossy heart-shaped leaves from a hanging basket or climb a moss pole—no wonder one of my favorite houseplants has graced windowsills worldwide! Native to the lush forests of Moʻorea in French Polynesia, pothos thrives in well-draining mixes and bright, indirect light. In its natural...

9 Mistakes That Will Accidentally Kill Your Jade Plants - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Jade plants (Crassula ovata), native to the dry regions of South Africa and Mozambique, are beloved for their plump, glossy leaves and easy-going nature. Despite their hardy reputation—and the fact that they’re not considered invasive—these succulents can surprisingly be quite finicky. One of my favorite succulents to share with friends, I’ve seen even the most...

11 Gardening Tips For Growing Big Blooming Blazing Stars - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Blazing stars (Liatris spp.), also known as gayfeather, are one of my favorite prairie natives—those feathery spikes of purple, pink, or white blooms light up any garden with their vertical drama! Hailing from North America’s grasslands, these resilient perennials aren’t typically invasive in home gardens, though they’ll happily self-seed if you let those spent heads...

11 Gardening Tips On How To Get Full Blooms From Your African Violets - Featured image
5 min read Flowers And Houseplants

African violets (Saintpaulia ionantha) have captured my heart ever since I discovered those velvety leaves and cheerful clusters of flowers! Native to the cloud forests of Tanzania and Kenya, these charming perennials aren’t considered invasive in most home collections, yet they reward diligent care with waves of vibrant blooms. With the right conditions, they can...

10 Gardening Tips For Fuller And Taller Snake Plants - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata), with their striking upright leaves and sculptural form, are some of my favorite houseplants—one of the reasons I fell in love with indoor gardening! Native to the tropical regions of West Africa, these sturdy succulents aren’t considered invasive in most home settings, though in frost-free climates they can spread via rhizomes....

11 Signs Your Spider Plant Needs To Be Repotted - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) are one of my all-time favorite houseplants—those arching, variegated leaves and dangling spiderettes just light up any windowsill! Native to the tropical and southern regions of South Africa, these tough, easygoing plants seldom become invasive in typical indoor settings, though outdoors in warm climates they can self-seed under ideal conditions. Over...

10 Tips On How To Grow And Maintain Jade Plants - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Jade plants (Crassula ovata), native to the arid savannas of South Africa and Mozambique, are cherished for their glossy, fleshy leaves and resilience. These succulents aren’t considered invasive in most home gardens, but they do require specific care to thrive and maintain their signature plump appearance. Whether brightening a sunny windowsill or forming the backbone...

11 Gardening Tips For Growing A Field Of Shasta Daisies - Featured image
6 min read Flowers And Houseplants

There’s something utterly magical about a sweeping field of Shasta daisies (Leucanthemum × superbum), those gleaming white blossoms with sunny yellow centers dancing on sturdy stems. Native to Europe but long naturalized in North America, Shastas aren’t considered invasive if managed responsibly—and their bold blooms attract a cavalcade of pollinators, from honeybees to hoverflies, that...