Mary Ellen Ellis
Mary Ellen Ellis is an amateur gardener and freelance writer who lives in the Detroit area. She has degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry and is a former high school science teacher. She has been gardening for more than 20 years and writing professionally for 15. Mary Ellen is the proud owner of only a few houseplants because she has cats who cannot stop chewing on them. Because of this she has developed a hobby growing terrarium plants that cats can’t reach.
Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gen Z Gardening Trend – Root Causes Of Their Love For Plants
Younger populations are increasingly interested in gardening. Millennial and Gen Z plants range from garden vegetables to houseplant parenting and beyond.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Propagate Begonias The Right Way, According To Pros
Once you know how to propagate begonias you’ll never want to stop multiplying these beauties for houseplants or outdoor borders and beds.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant): Complete Care & Growing Guide
The lovely arrowhead plant is commonly grown indoors, trailing from baskets or climbing a stake. Versatile and easy-to-grow, it’s great for indirect or low-light locations.
By Nikki Tilley
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Plant Hacks On TikTok That Are Actually Worth Trying
You may have come across a few plant hacks online and wondered how many are worth your time. We round up the key plant hacks on TikTok that are every bit as good as they claim to be…
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
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Gardening Know How
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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. Here's what gardeners need to know about how plants grow.
By Nikki Tilley
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Nikki Tilley
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Native Plants For Winter Interest In The Garden
Native plants for winter interest are pretty and will keep birds and wildlife happy in the cold months.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
By Nikki Tilley
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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.
By Nikki Tilley