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Houseplant Horoscopes: The Best Plants For Each Zodiac Sign

This week, we're pairing up the zodiac signs and their plants to give you the best possible combos in terms of compatibility and future outlook. Turns out, your ideal houseplant can be determined by the stars! Read on to find you sign and see which plant is your perfect [...]

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How To Use Houseplants For Beautiful Video Backdrops

If, like many of us, you’ve been a little bit self-conscious about your less-than-beautiful video background during your many Zoom calls, it’s probably time to invest in a few decorative houseplants and flower displays!

Houseplant Homeschooling: Using Plants As Teaching Tools

Just because we're spending more time at home doesn't mean we can't enjoy nature and wildlife, and what better way to create a homeschool plant science lesson than experimenting with the real thing? Kids are curious little explorers by nature, and learning through [...]

Acanthus - Bear’s Breeches, Heuchera, Asparagus Fern and Aucuba

9 Plants For Bringing Color To Dry Shade Gardens

There are so many perks to having a cool, dry shade landscape that’s shielded from rain—it’s comfortable to lounge around in, especially during scorching hot summer afternoons, and we’re protected from UV rays that can damage our skin. The thing is, [...]

3 terrariums created by filling jars with dirt, moss, rocks and plants and placed on a wooden table next to a bag of moss

Create a Terrarium Inspired by Nature

Terrariums are a little bit magical; they capture a scene in nature within a tiny space, transporting you to another place whenever you peek inside. While any store-bought model is sure to look pretty good, a homemade terrarium can be made to remind you of the places that mean the [...]