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Star Jasmine is a versatile plant indeed. The sweetly scented star-like flowers along with the gorgeous, glossy, dark …
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Ah, that magical feeling you get when a butterfly comes drifting into your garden. I especially enjoy having butterflies …
29 Beautiful Plants That Attract Butterflies To Your Garden
If you want butterflies floating and flitting about your garden, then plant choice is key. There are blooming plants …
A Guide To Cactus Soil Mix
Cacti in pots do best in a special soil mix. I have many tropical houseplants, and the blends I use for many of them are …
Growing Rosemary: How To Care For This Culinary Shrub
Oh yes siree, rosemary is wonderful! It's a woody perennial evergreen herb that's commonly sold as a shrub and is …
Answering Your Questions About Star Jasmine
The aromatic scents of a Star Jasmine in bloom make this plant oh so special. You’ve probably seen this plant growing in …
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California is home to many gardens and botanical gardens, all incredibly diverse. Whether you’re looking for a quiet …
Five Favorites: Garden Bowls for Flowering Plants
For our May monthly favorites, we wanted to focus on blooming plants outdoors. And there's no better way to show off an …
Indoor Cactus Care: A Cactus Houseplant Guide
Cactus, you either love 'em or hate 'em. I live surrounded by cacti in the Sonoran Desert in Tucson, Arizona so I fall …
Growing Cactus Indoors: An Intro to the Series
Cactus aren't cute and cuddly, but they sure are cool. I live in the land of cacti (Tucson, Arizona) and also grow them …
Organic Flower Gardening: Good Things To Know
Flower beds need a little extra loving care in order to thrive but it’s not hard to do at all. These organic flower …
Melamine Dinnerware For Outdoor Gatherings
Did someone say "garden party"? Yes indeed, it's time to fire up the barbecue and grab your melamine dinnerware to …
Answering Your Questions About Fertilizing Roses & Feeding Roses
In this installment of our monthly series we'll be listing the top questions we get asked about fertilizing roses and …
5 Favorites: Gardening Tools
You need the right tools to get the job done! Gardening tools are no exception. They’re an investment that’s worth it if …
Vegetable Container Gardening: Growing Food at Home
Container gardening is a great way to grow your own plants at home, even without a yard to do so. This is an informative …
Watermelon Peperomia Care: Peperomia Argyreia Growing Tips
If you're looking for a plant that stays small, has gorgeous foliage, and is easy to maintain, look no further. This is …
Aphids And Mealybugs And How To Control Them
Plants and pests go hand in hand. They are by no means a match made in heaven; but chances are that if you have plants, …
Answering Your Questions About Aloe Vera
We’re back with our third installment of our monthly series listing the top questions we get asked about popular plants. …
13 Stores Where You Can Buy Indoor Plants Online
Houseplants are growing in popularity, particularly due to some of their benefits. It's never been easier to make your …
Patio Makeover + Potted Plant Arrangement Ideas
Does anyone love being outdoors as much as I do? An outdoor space can truly be transformed into an outdoor room. I'm …
5 Favorites: Small Indoor Watering Cans
Small indoor watering cans are perfect for people who have just a few houseplants they need to take care of. You might …
Repotting String Of Pearls: The Complete Guide
String Of Pearls are very popular and beloved succulent houseplants. They have a shallow root system but yours will need …
Answering Your Questions About Bougainvillea
We're continuing on with this monthly series listing the top questions we get asked about popular plants. Here we’re …
10 Classic Terracotta Pots for Houseplants You’ll Love
Here is everything you need to know about classic terracotta pots and how you can use them to display small houseplants …
7 Ways to Use Aloe Vera Leaves Plus How to Store Them!
One of the very best perks about growing Aloe vera plants is those plump leaves full of gel and juice which you get to …
Five Favorites: Pruning Shears
Springtime is approaching quickly and it’s the best time to get your garden pruning done. You want to use the best …
Containers For Terrariums: Glass Containers & Terrarium Supplies
Terrariums are indoor miniature gardens. They add a green touch to your home and are fun to put together. They also make …
How to Make A Terrarium: 4 DIY Terrarium Ideas
Terrariums are a fun DIY gardening project. I think of them as living art. Here you'll learn how to make a terrarium in …
Answering Your Questions About Snake Plants
We thought it would be fun and helpful to start a monthly series listing the top questions we get asked about …
How To Sharpen Garden Shears: Cleaning & Sharpening Pruning Tools
Who loves to prune? I sure do and always have. Fall and Spring are the busiest times for pruning. Spring is fast …
Decorating With Indoor Plants: How To Style Plants On A Table
A new year brings feelings of cleaning out, cleaning up, redoing, and freshening up. I haven't tackled the bedroom …
10 Reasons Why You May Be Having Problems Growing a String of Pearls Plant Indoors
Many indoor gardeners struggle with growing a String Of Pearls plant. Here are 10 reasons why you may be having problems …
Five Favorites: Pots for Succulents
What's cuter than fleshy succulents? Cute pots for succulents. This would be a good starting point. We thought it …
Spider Plant Care: How To Grow Chlorophytum Comosum
Spider Plants are one of the easiest care indoor plants around. They're tolerant of a wide range of conditions and are …
Philodendron Brasil Propagation
Philodendron Brasil is a jazzy Heartleaf Philodendron. I love the vivid and bold chartreuse variegated foliage and it's …
Multi-Tier Plant Stands
Is your plant collection outgrowing your living space? Once you have filled every corner of your home with plants, you …
Indoor Plant Care for Beginners
Houseplants make a wonderful addition to any home. The key to keeping them alive and well is understanding their basic …
Tour Of My Desert Garden 2021
I'm writing this in early December and if you're reading it soon after publishing, Happy Holidays! At the end of every …
Displaying Air Plants: Air Plant Gifts
Air plant lovers unite! Or, are you looking for air plant gifts? Displaying air plants is part of the fun of …
Aglaonema Lady Valentine Care: Pink Aglaonema Growing Tips
Aglaonemas are fundamental in the houseplant world because of their lush greenery and pop of colors. Here's a guide on …
Bromeliad Watering: How I Water Bromeliad Plants Indoors
A few questions have come my way about this topic so I want to share with you tips for bromeliad watering, specifically, …
21 Indoor Hanging Planters for Your Houseplants
Everyone has their own home decor tastes like pottery, ceramics, paintings, yarn, and so on. Wouldn't it be great to …
Propagating Snake Plants: Leaf Cuttings In Soil
If you want a fun plant project to do, this may just be the one for you. Sansevieria care is always in the top 3 most …
Natural Christmas Decorations: Holiday Decor to Warm the Season
Even though we're all about plants and gardening here at Joy Us garden, we get down right giddy when the holiday season …
Christmas Wreath Ideas: Artificial Christmas Wreaths To Buy Online
I grew up in New England part of a family in which decorating for Christmas was a really big deal. We had wreaths …
Last Minute Thanksgiving Centerpiece DIY
I'm going to show you how to put together a quick, last-minute Thanksgiving centerpiece DIY that's a perfect addition to …
Flowering Plants For Christmas To Brighten Up Your Home
Are you looking for some blooms to brighten up your holiday season? These beautiful flowering plants for Christmas are …
Gift Ideas For Plant Lovers: High/Low Houseplant Gift Guide
The holidays are coming up and while you search for perfect gift ideas for plant lovers, check out our round up of …
Satin Pothos Propagation: Scindapsus Pictus Propagation & Pruning
Scindapsus pictus are uniquely variegated, vining plants that are not only beautiful but also easy to grow. Part of …
Transplanting Saguaro Cactus
I moved into my new home here in Tucson, AZ last December. It had been occupied by the original owners for 37 years and …
How To Care For Christmas Cactus: A Long-Lasting Succulent Houseplant
Christmas Cactus is an easy-care, attractive houseplant that can live for a long time. Here's a simple guide on how to …
Pots and Planters: Choose The One That Fits Your Style
Pots and planters are a great way to dress up your plants and give them a personal touch. Use them indoors to …
How To Get Your Christmas Cactus To Bloom Again
Your Christmas Cactus may flower on its own, but if not, here's what to do. To get your Christmas Cactus to bloom …
Scindapsus Pictus Repotting: How To Repot Satin Pothos
Satin Pothos is a sweet little vining houseplant with a slow to moderate growth rate. It doesn't grow fast, but yours …
Fall Front Porch Decor Ideas for a Small Front Porch
It's that time of year again, Summer is ending and the Fall season is quickly approaching. We can’t wait to decorate for …
Halloween Yard Decorations: Delightfully Scary Decor Ideas
Halloween is right around the corner so I want to share my outdoor Halloween decoration ideas with you. I used to do a …
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Repotting: The Potting Mix To Use & Steps To Take
Here you’ll learn about Rhaphidophora tetrasperma repotting including the soil mix to use, the best time to do it, the …
Tabletop Planters: 12 Pots That Add Flair To Your Home Decor
There are lots of options for indoor planters and while I'm on the hunt for new tabletop planters, I want to share some …
Indoor Succulent Care Basics: Succulent Care For Beginners
Succulents are ideal houseplants for beginners and anyone who desires low-maintenance greenery in their homes. Succulent …
What You Need To Create A Spooky Halloween Graveyard
It's time to get your goblins and ghouls out - Halloween night is fast approaching! I did a large decorating job …
Pothos Plant Care: The Easiest Trailing Houseplant
Want an easy hanging houseplant? Learn all about Pothos plant care (Devil's Ivy) and how to keep yours growing and …
Fall Readymade Natural Wreaths
Hanging a natural autumn wreath on your front door is a great way to add that finishing touch to your front porch. Our …
How to Make an Indoor Succulent Garden
Succulent dish gardens are fun to make and look great in your home. Here's how to plant and care for an indoor succulent …
How to Plant and Water Succulents In Pots Without Drain Holes
Learn how to plant and water succulents in pots without drain holes, and find out what you need to do and know to keep …
Planting Succulents In A Shallow Succulent Planter
Succulents and shallow containers go together beautifully. Many succulent plants stay smaller, especially when growing …
How To Plant Succulents In Small Pots
Succulents and small pots go hand in hand. Many succulents stay smaller, especially when growing indoors, and are well …
How To Prune Succulents
Succulents, like your other houseplants, will grow over time and need to be pruned. Some need little if any pruning and …
12 Gardening Shoes for Women Gardeners
Having a pair of shoes that you only use for gardening is a good investment. Have you ever stained that cute pair of …
A Guide To Repotting Succulents
Succulents, especially the smaller ones, don't have an extensive root system. They're happy to stay in the same pot for …
21 Indoor Succulent Planters
Succulent gardens are a beautiful way to bring greenery and life into your home or outdoor living space. In order to …
Succulent Soil Mix: The Best For Succulent Plants
Succulents in pots do best in special soil. I have many tropical houseplants, and the mixes I use for them are …
Propagating Succulents 3 Simple Ways
As your succulents grow, they'll need pruning or dividing. You may as well propagate them and get new succulent plants. …
Succulent Houseplants: 13 Problems You May Have Growing Succulents Indoors
Succulents are easy to grow indoors but they're certainly not foolproof. Here are issues that can arise growing …
19 Hanging Planters for Succulents
These hanging planters for succulents are sold in a variety of price points so you can easily find some that fit your …
Succulent Plants Indoors: 6 Important Care Tips
There are many fun and wacky succulents to choose from and grow as houseplants. Most do well in small containers making …
A Guide To Watering Succulents Indoors
Most succulents are easy to grow as houseplants. This guide on watering succulents indoors will keep yours alive and …
Small Pots For Succulents
Don't you just love succulents as much as Nell and I do? Adding them to your decor helps lighten up a forgotten corner …
Indoor Succulent Plants: Choosing Succulents & Pots
This is the first post in a 3 months series about growing and caring for succulents as houseplants. I've grown them both …
21 Stylish Plant Baskets
Looking for decorative ways to display your plants? Discover these stylish plant baskets for houseplants. When you're …
Growing Succulents Indoors: An Intro To The Series
The popularity of fleshy succulents is still going strong! At one point I thought the interest in them would fade a bit, …
Organic Gardening At Home
Spring is here and our thoughts turn to days spent frolicking in the great outdoors. I've been doing so many posts on …
6 Low Maintenance Houseplants for Frequent Travelers
Don't worry if you travel frequently or want to go on an extended vacation—these low-maintenance houseplants will thrive …
27 Garden Gifts For Her: Garden Gift Ideas She’ll Love
Do you have a special someone in your life that loves gardening? This list of garden gifts for her is sure to please. …
Gardening Gifts for Mom
Any gardening mom loves the outdoors and being in the garden. Discover this list of delightful yet useful gardening …
Pothos Propagation: How To Prune & Propagate Pothos
Pothos are popular hanging houseplants. This outlines Pothos propagation - pruning, propagating, cuttings care and good …
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Care: How To Grow Monstera Minima
The Monstera minima is another easy-care houseplant that you'll want to add to your collection. I love the foliage …
11 Pet-Friendly Houseplants: Popular, Easy To Grow Indoor Plants
There’s no question that both houseplants and pets make our homes a happier place to live. They both make great company, …
Buying Houseplants: 14 Tips For Indoor Gardening Newbies
Choosing indoor plants can be confusing and intimidating. These tips for buying houseplants will help you, especially if …
Earth Star Plant Care: How To Grow A Cryptanthus Bromeliad
A Cryptanthus bromeliad is an easy to grow, small and colorful plant to have in your home. Learn how to care for an …
Why Are My Snake Plant Leaves Falling Over?
Are your Snake Plant leaves falling over? Here, we explain the cause. Also sharing some tips on how to prune and …
Plant Humidity: How I Increase Humidity For Houseplants
Can you increase the humidity in your home for your houseplants? There are varying opinions on this topic which I never …
Repotting Snake Plants: The Mix To Use & How To Do It
Snake plants are easy-care houseplants. Every once in a while, repotting Snake Plants is necessary for maintaining a …
Winter Houseplant Care: Key Points for Keeping Your Indoor Plants Alive
Here are key tips for winter houseplant care, so you can keep your indoor plants alive and healthy during the cooler, …
Pencil Cactus Pruning: Pruning My Large Euphorbia Tirucalli
My beautiful 8' Pencil Cactus was damaged in a recent move. This is all about Pencil Cactus pruning - fixing my large …
Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Care Guide
Snake plants, which you may know as Sansevierias or Mother-in-Law's Tongue, have become very popular in the houseplant …
A Tour Of My Old & New Gardens
First off, Happy Holidays! What a wild year 2020 has been. In the midst of this pandemic madness, I bought a new house. …
Common Houseplants: 19 Indoor Plants You Can Buy Online
Looking to add more indoor plants to your indoor garden? The good news is that there is a wide variety of common …
Indoor Plant Stands: 16 Styles You and Your Houseplants Will Love
Use this list of indoor plant stands to help you with your gift shopping online. This list includes 16 different stands …
11 Succulent Gifts for Your Succulent Obsessed Friends
Know someone that adores succulents? If you're interested in buying them a present, we've got a list of the best …
Indoor Plant Gifts: Best Gift Ideas For Houseplant Lovers
Are you searching for a gift to give to the indoor gardeners or houseplant lovers in your life? Well, look no further! …
Best Low Light Indoor Plants: 10 Easy Care Houseplants
If your home light isn't flooded with sunlight, don't worry! Here are what we consider to be the best low light indoor …
Philodendron Brasil Care: An Easy Trailing Houseplant
Are you looking for an easy, trailing houseplant? You've found it! I'm sharing tips for Philodendron Brasil care …
28 Essential Gifts for Cactus Lovers
We're back without another set of lovely gardening gifts. This one is your go-to list of cactus gifts. Shop to your …
Poinsettia Plant Care: Tips To Keep Yours Looking Good
Poinsettias can be tricky to maintain indoors even for a few weeks. These Poinsettia plant care tips can help keep yours …
Sweetheart Hoya: How To Care For A Hoya Kerrii
A Sweetheart Hoya, with its heart-shaped leaves, is a beautiful easy-care houseplant. Here are Hoya Kerrii care tips …
Fertilizing Indoor Plants: 3 Ways To Successfully Feed Houseplants
Houseplants can benefit from regular feeding. Here are tips & recommendations for fertilizing indoor plants to keep …
Philodendron Congo Repotting: The Steps To Take & Mix To Use
Philodendrons are popular houseplants with a tropical vibe. Here are Philodendron Congo repotting tips with a homemade …
Monstera Adansonii Care: Swiss Cheese Vine Growing Tips
The Swiss Cheese Vine's a popular houseplant. Monstera adansonii care is easy & here I share growing tips to keep …
Dracaena Lemon Lime Repotting: The Mix To Use & Steps To Take
This is one vibrant houseplant—Look at that pop of chartreuse! Here's Dracaena Lemon Lime repotting including things …
Aglaonema Siam Aurora (Red Aglaonema) Care
Aglaonema Siam Aurora, aka Red Agalonema, is a beautiful, easy-care houseplant. Find care tips here to keep this jazzy …
Dracaena Repotting: How To Repot A Large Dracaena Lisa
These Dracaena repotting tips, including the mix to use & how to do it, will help you out. Here I repot a large …
Training Monstera Adansonii + A Moss Trellis DIY
This is all about training Monstera adansonii plus the DIY moss trellis I made to get the job done. When I saw this …
Monstera Adansonii Repotting: The Soil Mix To Use & Steps To Take
Monstera Adansonii, or Swiss Cheese Vine, has lacy leaves and is quite the popular houseplant these days. It's the …
Calandiva Care & Growing Tips
Chances are, you’re already familiar with the popular flowering plant Kalanchoe blossfeldiana. Calandivas are a cultivar …
Planting Lavender In Pots
Did you know that lavender grows well in containers? This is all about planting lavender in pots including the best soil …
The Best Way To Feed Roses Organically & Naturally
Oh, those beloved blooms, how we do love you roses! I don't fertilize many plants but roses are ones that do …
Repotting Monstera Deliciosa: How to Do It & The Mix To Use
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) is a fast-growing houseplant. Learn about repotting Monstera deliciosa, …
Bougainvillea Care in Pots
We love bougainvillea growing in the garden, but did you know it does well in pots too? If you're looking for a colorful …
Planting Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium) Cuttings
Syngoniums are very easy to propagate via stem cuttings. Here you'll find info on planting Arrowhead Plant cuttings …
Keeping an Arrowhead Plant Bushy: What To Do With A Leggy Syngonium
Syngoniums have soft stems and tend to get leggy and floppy as they grow. Here are a few things I'm doing to keep my …
Arrowhead Plant Propagation: 2 Easy Ways to Propagate Syngonium
Syngoniums grow fast and at some point will need a bit of pruning. Arrowhead Plant propagation by stem cuttings is easy. …
Desert Rose Pruning: How I Prune My Adenium
My Adenium was getting long and leggy. I have a few Desert Rose pruning tips to share! Pruning desert rose brings on new …
Philodendron Squamiferum Care Guide
If you enjoy tropical plants and growing them indoors, then you'll love this rare find. Here is everything you need to …
Neon Pothos Care: A Vibrant Chartreuse Houseplant
Do you want a houseplant to literally brighten up your home? Neon Pothos care is easy but there a few things good to …
Repotting Sansevieria Hahnii (Bird’s Nest Snake Plant)
One Sansevieria just isn't enough. I have quite a few Snake Plants, not only because I love their look, but they're …
Hanging Air Plants: 10 Easy Ways To Hang Your Tillandsias
If you have air plants, then why not display and show them off. There are many ways to do it and I want to share with …
How To Grow Cat Grass Indoors: So Easy To Do From Seed
Here's how to grow cat grass indoors including the mix to use, the steps to take, how to maintain it and how long it …
Repotting Jade Plants: How To Do It & Soil The Mix To Use
Jade Plants are tough and attractive succulents that thrive in containers. I've grown them both indoors and outdoors and …
Repotting Plants: Basics Beginning Gardeners Need To Know
I have a lot of repotting to do in the coming months - how about you? Many of you are new to gardening and may be …
Seed Starting Mix: A Recipe To Make Your Own
Starting your own plants from seed, whether edible or ornamental, is 1 of the most satisfying things a gardener can do. …
Bougainvillea Pruning Tips: What You Need to Know
If you share my passion for gardening and live in a warmer climate, you’ll love bougainvillea. Here, you’ll learn plenty …
Philodendron Imperial Red: How To Grow This Beautiful Tropical Houseplant
Any other philodendron fans out there? There's nothing like them, with their large showy leaves, to give a tropical …
Essential Gardening Tools You Can Buy On Amazon
You need the right tool for the job! Gardening is no different. Here are the best gardening tools I use which you can …
Plant Decoration Ideas for Your Home
We’re sharing a few plant decoration ideas for your home. It’s time to put your green thumb to good use while decorating …
Peperomia Obtusifolia: How To Grow the Easy Care Baby Rubber Plant
If you want an easy-care, attractive and fast-growing houseplant, then take a closer look here. The Baby Rubber Plant, …
Bougainvillea Winter Care Tips; Plus Answers To Your Questions
Bougainvillea is one of those plants that is unforgettable. You don’t want to miss this one when it's in full bloom—the …
Cleaning Houseplants: How & Why I Do It
Clean houseplants are happy houseplants. I keep my indoor plants clean because they breathe better and look better too. …
African Mask Plant Care: Growing The Stunning Houseplant Alocasia
My African Mask Plant sits on a long table in my dining room along with 8 or 9 other plants. I must say, with its …
Easy-Care Office Plants for Your Desk
Take a closer look at these office plants for your desk. We think you'll like their robustness and easy …