Starting your own plants from seed, whether edible or ornamental, is 1 of the most satisfying things a gardener can do. …
Gardening 101
Gardening is a fun and rewarding recreational activity for many people. Here, you'll learn more about growing wonderful plants and flowers to make your world a better place.
Gardening 101 for All Gardening Levels
You'll find tips, tutorials, care information and DIYs to help the beginning gardener. For the more experienced gardener, you might learn something new.
Houseplants, bromeliads, succulents and home gardening are the focus.
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 …
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 …
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. …
Things You Need to Know About Bougainvillea Plant Care
Bougainvillea is one of those plants that you just have to see to believe. With its gorgeous flowers and bold shape, you …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
A Guide To Watering Indoor Plants
Here's the million-dollar question I get asked quite a bit: how often should you water indoor plants? There's no …
Inspiring Quotes About Plants and Flowers
Inspirational quotes are amazing daily reminders to live our best lives. We enjoy gardening quotes and sayings, which …
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 …