5 Houseplants That Thrive in Full Sun (10 photos)
Most houseplants are happiest with indirect light. These houseplants are the exception. They love having plenty of light, and will do best in the full sun of a south-facing window.
Articles by Marianne Lipanovich
You May Never Have to Buy These Plants Again (12 photos)
“New plants from old” might be one of the rallying cries of gardeners everywhere. These 10 plants are all fairly easy to propagate, giving you the chance to fill your garden or home with more of your favorites, or provide plants as gifts to friends and neighbors. There are numerous ways to propagate…
Please Touch and More: 5 Elements of a Sensory Garden (17 photos)
The concept of a sensory garden may have gotten its start as a way to open up gardening to those with special needs, but it turns out that a garden that appeals to all five of our senses is pleasurable for everyone. Creating your own sensory garden, w…
How to Get More Plants for Free (27 photos)
It’s amazing how quickly buying a few plants can add up to a fairly big monetary outlay. Fortunately, there are time- and gardener-honored ways of getting plants for little or no cost. You can get offsprings of your (or your friends’) plants for free, whether it’s by gathering seeds, getting divisions…
Hummingbirds and Butterflies Will Love You for Planting This (9 photos)
The humble scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) has a lot to recommend it, especially in eastern North America, where it originated. This easy-care perennial not only attracts bees to your garden, but butterflies and hummingbirds also find it irresistible. It’s a welcome addition to a perennial garden,…
15 Favorites for Your Summer Edible Garden (15 photos)
One of the toughest parts of growing vegetables and fruits is deciding just what to grow. A good place to start is with favorites from beans to zucchinis, all of which have stood the test of time in edible gardens. Novice gardeners can begin with trie…
How to Grow a Happy Ficus (5 photos)
There’s a reason that ficus, or weeping fig (Ficus benjamina) is one of the most common houseplants around. When it has settled into place, and you’ve figured out what it wants, it’s a fairly low-maintenance yet stunning houseplant. It’ll thrive for years, given the right conditions.
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Get to Know Boston Fern, a Plant That’s Always in Style (9 photos)
Boston ferns (Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Bostoniensis’) have been making themselves at home since they were introduced to the public in the 19th century. A staple of Victorian parlors, they remained popular as houseplants even as design styles changed over the years. They also made their way outside…
Silvery Lamb’s Ears Are a Favorite of Children and Adults Alike (8 photos)
It’s hard to resist lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), with its soft, furry leaves that just invite you to pet them. That alone is reason enough to add it to your garden. If you need further convincing, consider its many other virtues. These plants can handle poor soil, get by with minimal care…
Soft, Silvery Lamb’s Ears Are a Garden Favorite (8 photos)
It’s hard to resist lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), with its soft, furry leaves that just invite you to pet them. That alone is reason enough to add it to your garden. If you need further convincing, consider its many other virtues. These plants can handle poor soil, get by with minimal care…