Plant Care Guides: House and Patio Plants

From light and water requirements to fertilizing, pruning and more, get expert tips to keep your plants happy and healthy.

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Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Beneficial Bugs For The Garden

Meredith Gaines — Jun 15

When you spot a bug, your first instinct might be to jump away or search for a nearby magazine or shoe to kill it, but ...

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How Do We Measure Our Plants?

How Do We Measure Our Plants?

Meredith Gaines — May 03

Why So Many Sizes? There is no nursery-wide standard for pot sizes, meaning that container manufacturers can make pots with slightly different dimensions and designs ...

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Growing Plants in the Desert

Growing Plants in the Desert

Meredith Gaines — Apr 20

Unless you live in the desert and have experienced its climate, you might think a desert is a place that’s barren, flat, and devoid of ...

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House Plant Care 101: Fertilizer

House Plant Care 101: Fertilizer

Meredith Gaines — Feb 15

Now that you’ve found the right location, container and soil and perfected your watering technique, it's time to dive into fertilizer. You might be asking ...

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House Plant Care 101: Light

House Plants 101: Light

Meredith Gaines — Feb 14

You water regularly, have a pot with good drainage and even fertilize, but your new house plant still isn't thriving. Did you ever consider that ...

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House Plant Care 101: Water

House Plants 101: Water

Meredith Gaines — Feb 07

It’s time to weigh in on water! Plants need water to survive just as much as we do, but it’s not as simple as drinking ...

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House Plant Care 101: Containers

House Plants 101: Containers

Meredith Gaines — Feb 07

Let's chat about containers! With endless shapes, sizes, and colors to choose from, picking containers for your house plants is not as simple as you ...

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House Plant Care 101: Soil

House Plants 101: Soil

Meredith Gaines — Feb 01

Let's get the scoop on soil! Soil is the growing medium for house plants, and like all plants are different, the same is true of ...

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House Plant Care 101: Location

House Plants 101: Location

Meredith Gaines — Jan 31

Let’s talk about location! Location matters a great deal when it comes to the overall health of your plants, so it’s vital to give as ...

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Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Top New Year's Resolutions for Plant Care

Sarah Logie — Jan 03

A new year brings endless possibilities and tangible excitement for all that’s to come! It also means resetting and establishing those New Year’s resolutions, so ...

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Troubleshooting Common House Plant Issues

Troubleshooting Common House Plant Issues

Sarah Logie — Dec 01

As a plant parent, it’s important to regularly monitor your varieties for any problems. In some cases - like a fungal infection or virus - ...

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Tropical Plants: How to Transition Indoors

Tropical Plants: How to Transition Indoors

Blair Brown — May 30

As temperatures drop down into the 50-degree range and below, it’s about that time to move tropical plants indoors for the colder months. By following ...

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Houseplants: Types of Houseplants and How to Grow Them

Houseplants: Types of Houseplants and How to Grow Them

Blair Brown — May 08

Image: Festoon House Lighting. Embraced by deeply-hued foliage, sleek silhouettes, fresh fruit and beyond, each houseplant is a study in lively decor...literally. And with our ...

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Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: The 10 Commandments

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: The 10 Commandments

Blair Brown — May 30

Part of our prep for the season is indoor plant decor and planning a lush living area that wows. And what better plant to spruce ...

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Plant Care 101: Arbequina Olive Tree

Plant Care 101: Arbequina Olive Tree

Blair Brown — Mar 23

It's one of our most popular trees and a personal favorite: The Arbequina Olive Tree, or Olea europaea 'Arbequina.' There's a lot to love when ...

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Plant Care 101: Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Care Guide

Plant Care 101: Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Care Guide

Blair Brown — May 30

There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a new plant and not reaping the benefits - whether it's due to weather, complicated care, or just getting ...

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Plant Care 101: Bamboo Tree

Plant Care 101: Bamboo Tree

Blair Brown — Aug 08

Function merges with beauty, making the Bamboo Tree way more versatile and adaptable than many think. The Bamboo isn't just for reserved for design...it's perfect ...

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Plant Care 101: Areca Palm

Plant Care 101: Areca Palm

Blair Brown — Jan 11

Thriving indoors or outdoors, in pots on the patio and in low light conditions, Areca Palms boldly go farther up North than any other palms ...

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Palm Trees: Everything You Wanted to Know

Palm Trees: Everything You Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — Feb 21

What are the Different Types of Palm Trees? There are countless different types of palm trees that you'll encounter throughout the United States. However, the ...

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How to Use a Planting Kit for Your New Tree

How to Use a Planting Kit for Your New Tree

Blair Brown — Dec 23

Image: Festoon House Lighting. Vibrant color, full foliage, fresh fruit and beyond: Each houseplant is a work of art! And with our planting kit guide, ...

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