Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Love Your Plants: Easy Ways To Pamper Houseplants
Just as there are different kinds of love, there are different ways to cherish your houseplants. Our experts reveal how to love your plants in winter for years of harmony
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USDA Planting Zones: What Is My Growing Zone?
Understanding planting zones is not complicated. Learn how to find your zone on handy USDA maps and plan your garden accordingly.
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HOW PLANTS GROW: WHAT DO PLANTS NEED TO GROW?
A basic knowledge of how plants grow helps us understand how to support their survival. It takes several interactions within the plant’s chemistry and growing environment to kindle the magic of growth and optimal health.
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How To Grow Periwinkle Or Vinca Minor
Periwinkle flowers can fill in as a pretty ground cover with bright purple-blue flowers, but it's important to be aware of the periwinkle’s invasive tendencies.
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6 Winter Blues-Beating Houseplants To Grow In The Cold Months
If the cold and dreary weather gets you down, try growing these 6 winter blues houseplants.
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Instagrammable Plants To Give Your Indoor Garden A Glow Up
Instagrammable plants are a beautiful way to show off some of your favorite gardening successes and inspire your followers.
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How To Make Natural Fungicide That Won’t Hurt Plants
Stirring up a batch of homemade natural fungicide can go a long way in treating various garden problems and is more environmentally friendly than other options.
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Lantana Care Guide: Planting & Caring For Lantana
The lantana bush can grow in some of the toughest conditions, with multi-colored blooms that are loved by gardeners and pollinators.
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Bioswale Vs. Rain Garden - Know The Difference
Bioswales are an ingenious and environmentally friendly way to deal with water runoff. But they're not quite rain gardens. Learn more here.
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Are Plants Sentient? An Investigation Of Plant Intelligence
The question of whether plants are sentient or conscious is still not fully answered, but plant lovers might have their own opinions.
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Real Life Sci-Fi Plants That Look Like They’re From A Movie
Grow some amazing sci-fi plants that look like they’re from another planet for some alien interest in the garden.
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How To Grow Cilantro Indoors: Complete Care & Growing Guide
Learning how to grow cilantro indoors will keep this delightfully tasty herb at your fingertips in the kitchen.
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How To Grow Basil Indoors – For Fresh Year-Round Flavor
While basil is a commonly grown herb outdoors, this easy-care plant can also be grown indoors. Read the article that follows to get tips and information on how to grow basil indoors.
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Elephant Ear Plants: Complete Care And Growing Guide
The large floppy leaves of elephant ear plants are a great tropical touch in a garden where the soil is rich and water is plentiful.
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Growing Hostas: How To Care For A Hosta Plant
A hosta plant may be the prettiest shade plant in your yard. It thrives underneath trees and even in deep-shade areas.
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African Violets: Complete Care And Growing Guide
For people who love these sweet plants, African violet care is easy and fun. Knowing what they need is the key.
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What Is Garden Soil – When To Use Garden Soil
Garden soil vs. potting soil is often fodder for debate. It's good to know the differences between the two.
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Feeding Wildlife In Winter: Grow Plants To Feed Animals
If you want to bring more wildlife to your backyard, make sure your plants can feed them in colder months. These plants are perfect for feeding wildlife in winter
