Did you know that lavender grows well in containers? This is all about planting lavender in pots including the best soil …
Container Gardening
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 …
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. …
Repotting Portulacaria Afra (Elephant Bush): A Beautiful Hanging Succulent
My once-thriving Spider Plant, hanging in a bright yellow pot near the front door, was looking stressed and in need of …
Ponytail Palm Care Outdoors: Answering Questions
I've grown Ponytail Palms outdoors in 2 very different climates for years now. Both with mild winters but that's where …
Roses We Love for Container Gardening
Anyone and everyone can enjoy roses, no matter what climate you live in. And who wouldn't want a shrub or two in their …
How To Make An Indoor Cactus Garden
Roses and orchids are extremely popular but right up there with them is the cactus. These spiny bizarre plants are just …
Repotting A Euphorbia Trigona: The Mix To Use & a Good Trick To Know
My Euphorbia trigona rubra was growing like a weed and needed a bigger base to keep it in proportion. It's not that the …
Aeonium Arboreum Care Made Simple
Time to serve up more succulent love. This go round it's those fascinating rosette forming aeoniums which I grew lots of …
The Best Tips for Growing Your Own Balcony Garden
Balcony gardening is all the rage right now, especially for apartment dwellers living in the big cities. It's really no …
How to Garden on a Budget
Around here, Nell and I enjoy gardening - both indoors and outdoors. We know that some of you would love to know how you …
Merry Christmas! Take A Tour Of My Container Plants In The Desert.
2018 is winding down and I always like to do an easy post to wrap up the year. Let's put a bow on it, sit back and toast …
Aloe Vera 101: A Round Up of Aloe Vera Plant Care Guides
Aloe Vera is one of our favorite plants here at Joy Us garden, and for good reason. These plants are fun to look at and …
How to Transplant Succulents in Pots
If you've read any of my posts then you know I love succulents. Yes it's true, both fleshy succulents and succulents …
Care Tips For Growing Hoya Plants Outdoors
Hoyas are just as easy to care for outdoors as they are indoors. Last week's post was all about growing Hoyas as …
How I Feed My Houseplants Naturally With Worm Compost & Compost
I'm sharing with you my favorite way to feed my houseplants. Here's how I use worm compost & compost to nourish my …
Dish Gardening 101: Designing, Planting & Care
Have you ever made a dish garden? In case you have no clue as to what a dish garden is or even looks like, think of it …
5 Reasons Why I’m Not Surprised Millennials Love Houseplants
It's a growing trend among the millennial generation to collect and care for houseplants. Here a few reasons why that's …
Planting Aeoniums: How To Do It & The Best Soil Mix To Use
Aeoniums are those wonderful succulents which grow in a variety of colors and sizes but all are rosette-shaped. I love …
How & Why I Pruned My Trailing Fishhooks Succulent
If you want a hanging succulent that's easy to maintain, you'll love the Trailing Fishhooks Senecio. Here's how and why …
How To Plant Paddle Plant (Flapjacks Kalanchoe) Cuttings
Thinking of planting succulent cuttings? These easy steps will help you get your paddle plant cuttings started and your …