Houseplants – The Home & Garden Center

Are “New” Plant Varieties Really New? The Truth Explained.

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

The Hidden World of Patents, Cultivars & Trade Names If you’ve ever felt confused by the huge number of “new” plant...

How To Identify A Plant’s True Cultivar Name

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Succulents, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

Most plant tags highlight the big, flashy trade name — the marketing name growers use to stand out. But the...

Toes For Your Plants?

in Annuals, Drainage, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Tropicals, Veggies & Herbs

We all enjoy pretty containers sitting on the porch, patio, by the pool or in our flower beds. However, many...

Danny’s Do’s & Don’ts: January

in Fertilizing, Houseplants, Perennials, Prepping for the Season, Pruning & Cutting, Trees & Shrubs, Veggies & Herbs

Do: • Start planning your veggie garden • Start any early veggie seeds. (Greens, cabbage, onions, lettuce) • Make sure house plants are...

Danny’s Do’s & Don’ts: How To Bring Your Houseplants Inside After Summer Vacay

in Drainage, Fertilizing, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Prepping for the Season, Tropicals

Do: • move them once nighttime lows reach 50 degrees • use your “go to” insect spray and treat the plant before...

Moisture Meters Removed

in Annuals, Drainage, Drip Irrigation, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

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Picking Plants Like A Pro

in Annuals, Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Prepping for the Season, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

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The Look List

in Annuals, Houseplants, Perennials, Planting, Succulents, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

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Don’t Get Scammed With Plants Online

in Annuals, Grass, Houseplants, Planting, Succulents, Trees & Shrubs, Tropicals

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are many very reputable businesses selling plants on the internet, BUT there are...

Meet The ‘Pink Princess’ Philodendron

in Fun Ideas and Articles, Houseplants, Planting

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space image_repeat="no-repeat"][vc_column_text] This pink-variegated beauty, the 'Pink Princess' Philodendron also known as the Blushing...