Before you bring any new plant home, it’s a good idea to check if it’s potentially toxic to your furry friends. Here are 15 houseplants that are toxic to cats. Some cats couldn’t care less about houseplants (my six-year-old male has zero interest in any of my plants—he prefers to chew on plastic bags). But …
29 Houseplants for Low Light Areas
Have you been avoiding adding houseplants to your home décor because you’re worried they won’t get enough light? Here are 29 houseplants for low light areas of your home or office. All plants need light, so remember that low light doesn’t mean no light! A houseplant won’t last long in a windowless bathroom without a …
How to Get Houseplants for Free (Or Really Cheap)
Think you can’t afford to beautify your living space with houseplants? You can! Here are seven ways to get houseplants for free, plus three ways to get houseplants for next-to-nothing. Houseplants have been steadily gaining in popularity over the last decade, so the cost of some plants that used to be fairly cheap has skyrocketed. …
11 Easy Houseplants for Beginners
If you’re thinking about getting a houseplant or two, any of these easy houseplants for beginners are a great place to start. These 11 plants are all super-easy to care for, even for total newbies to houseplants. They can survive (and even thrive!) in less than optimal conditions. Most will even tolerate a bit of …
An Illustrated Glossary of Plant Terms
A glossary of botanical and plant-related terms for home gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts, with photos illustrating each definition.