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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.

a woman in a purple shirt holds a variegated jade plant in a bronze metallic ceramic pot

Blog, Container Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care, Repotting, Succulents · 03/14/2020

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 …

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nell foster holds a metal bin filled with soil mix a plant & a trowel the text reads a guide to repotting

Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Repotting · 03/07/2020

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 …

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2 4" grow pots filled with diy seed starting mix sit next to seed packets & a mini trowel

Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Propagation · 02/29/2020

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. …

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Blog, Bougainvillea, Pruning · 02/22/2020

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 02/15/2020

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Home Landscaping, Pruning · 02/08/2020

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 …

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nell foster holds a Peperomia obtusifolia baby rubber plant the text read Peperomia Obtusifolia care & growing tips

Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 01/25/2020

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, …

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Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Trees + Shrubs, Vines + Climbing Plants · 01/22/2020

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 01/18/2020

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. …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 01/11/2020

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 …

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Blog, Container Gardening, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Succulents · 12/21/2019

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. …

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Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Trees + Shrubs, Vines + Climbing Plants · 12/18/2019

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 …

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Blog, Herbs · 12/11/2019

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, …

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Air Plants, Blog, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 11/24/2019

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Houseplant Care, Succulents · 11/15/2019

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 …

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Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Vines + Climbing Plants · 11/13/2019

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care, Repotting · 11/01/2019

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 …

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Blog, Bougainvillea, Desert Gardening, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Repotting, Trees + Shrubs · 10/19/2019

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. …

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2 small houseplants in colorful pots & a copper watering can sit on a table with text a guide to watering indoor plants

Blog, Gardening 101, Gardening Guides & Tutorials, Houseplant Care · 10/03/2019

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 …

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Blog, Gardening 101 · 09/21/2019

Inspiring Quotes About Plants and Flowers

Inspirational quotes are amazing daily reminders to live our best lives. We enjoy gardening quotes and sayings, which …

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