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Joy Us Garden is loaded with gardening how to's, gardening tips, gardening tutorials, garden DIYs, gardening videos & more to help beginners and even more experienced gardeners.
Now let's get out in the garden (or into our indoor gardens) and make the world a more beautiful place!
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
"The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade." Benjamin Franklin, who penned that quote, certainly knew what …
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, …
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 …
Let’s Go On A Tour Of My Container Plants. Merry Christmas!
Another year is drawing to an end and you know what that means here at Joy Us garden—another garden tour is coming up. …
How to Grow a Kitchen Herb Garden
If you've got a balcony, terrace, patio, or porch in your urban home, you can grow food there, in containers. Moreover, …
How to Pick the Perfect Poinsettia & Make It Last
There are a wide variety of poinsettias out there, with the colors of shapes of the leaves, and the fullness of the …
Christmas Succulent Arrangements In Pots: A Festive Succulent Garden DIY
Need some Christmas succulent ideas? If you're like me, you have lots of glittery, sparkling decorations but love to …
Air Plant Care In A Dry Climate
Air plants have been a hot ticket for more than 15 years and are showing no signs of slowing down in popularity. They …
Easy-Care Office Plants for Your Desk
Do you work at an office? If so, you probably have your own desk and want to make it feel like your own space. Here is …
How Bougainvillea Comes Back After A Freeze
Have you ever wondered if and how bougainvillea would come back after a freeze? I found out first hand the answer to …
DIY Glitter Pinecones: 4 Ways
The holiday season is almost here - how can that be?! If you're like me, I'm sure you're galloping off to the craft …
Repotting Rubber Plants (Ficus Elastica): The Soil to Use and How to Do It
Rubber Plants are almost foolproof if you're in the market for a large indoor plant. They grow fast (quicker than most …
Growing Aloe Vera Indoors: 5 Reasons Why You May Be Having Problems
Aloe vera is an attractive & beneficial succulent plant to grow in your home. Here are 5 reasons why you may be …
Planting Bougainvillea in Pots: The Mix to Use & the Key Thing to Know
Bougainvillea is quite a popular topic on this blog. I've done multiple posts and videos on all aspects of growing it. …
Monstera Deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) Care: A Tropical Beauty
Hello flip flops, coconuts and fruity drinks with umbrellas! If you want your home to have a tropical feel then plan on …