Flowers can be found in almost every color imaginable, from pale pastels to bold, vivid hues. And while sometimes we pick up plants that catch our eye without having a plan for them, other times we have a goal in mind and go searching for the perfect plants to fulfill it. Whether you want to…
Once you start growing house plants, you’ll want to have some in every room of your home and workplace! But which plants perform best in which rooms? Keep reading for room-by-room suggestions, as well as plants listed by the different lighting conditions present throughout buildings. The Best Indoor Plants for Bedrooms While they may not…
One of the most popular Christmas plants, poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is actually a woody perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. In their native habitat, these seemingly delicate houseplants actually reach heights of 10 to 15 feet. So how do you keep a tiny version of this shrub alive in your house throughout the…
Though the garden lies dormant in winter, and our thoughts may be far from tomatoes and flowers, now is the perfect time to plan next summer’s garden and even get some seeds started! Browsing seed catalogs is a favorite wintertime activity of many gardeners, and once the seeds we’ve chosen arrive in the mail, we’re…
The state of Montana lists 35 noxious weeds and regulated plants. These problematic plants cause damage to crops, livestock, habitats, ecosystems, or humans, and they often affect more than one of those categories. But many of the invasive plants in Montana don’t look like weeds at all. In fact, some of them might be growing in…
The trick to attracting your favorite birds is to provide the right bird feeder filled with the right feed. Some birds, like cardinals, will need bigger features, while others, like bluebirds, prefer cozier settings. And then there’s the seed to consider, from plain sunflower seeds to special mixes — and some birds don’t eat seed…
If you live with a curious cat, you might feel that your indoor gardening has to be limited to silk plants to keep your furry friend from accidentally ingesting something toxic. However, many plants are safe to grow around cats! Once you learn which plants are toxic and which are not, you can confidently go…
Although even the most common garden plant can bring immense joy, sometimes it’s fun to branch out and try something unusual. A unique show-stopping plant can serve as a stunning specimen, wowing visitors and passersby. And while some of the unusual plants on this list provide a fun challenge, others are deceptively easy to grow….
Festive holiday plants bring much-needed life to indoor spaces during a season when, in many places, the outside world looks dormant and bleak. But how do we keep those beautiful plants happy and healthy throughout the holidays? With proper care, Christmas cacti, Norfolk Island pines, and even poinsettias can decorate our homes for months and…