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15 Popular Houseplants to Grow in Your Home Year-Round

Houseplants do more than just decorate your home. Indoor plants are shown to be good for your health. In addition to purifying the air, one study found that interacting with houseplants can actually reduce blood pressure and stress.

Ready, Set, Chill! Protect Your Plants This Winter

Jack Frost is kind of a jerk. If you’re not careful, he can kill off your favorite florals and precious plants. When you start to feel a chill in the air, take it as a sign to give your outdoor leafy pals some extra TLC.

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Warm Holiday Drinks with Cloves

The holidays are the perfect time of year to incorporate cloves into your life! This spice is harvested from the clove tree’s dried flower buds and is a delightful addition to sweet and savory meals; it is also coveted for its various properties such as its sharp flavor and fragrant aroma.

Sansevieria: Popular Houseplants and Almost Impossible To Kill

Originally from South Africa, sansevieria are popular houseplants for those who might not be as attentive as other houseplants would hope. In fact, sansevieria, also known as a Snake plant or Mother In Law’s Tongue, thrives on being neglected...

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7 Purple Perennials You Can Plant Now

These trendy purple perennials hit all the right notes! Add them to your garden for a sensational color that keeps coming back.