5 Plants Every Cat Owner Should Grow Indoors

Butterfly bushes are hugely popular in the South for many reasons. They’re easy to grow and bloom all summer long in shades of pink, purple, white, and magenta. Of course, they also provide nectar-rich food for butterflies, which visit these pretty shrubs all season long. Since they bloom in the summer, some may think you should prune them in the fall, but the best time to prune butterfly bushes is actually in late winter to early spring.

Air-conditioned air or heated rooms due to radiators in your home making your plants look less appealing? Well, it’s not the case with these hardy houseplants that seldom need even misting!

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With autumn in full bloom, we are finally starting to see the fall foliage we have all been waiting for. Colors are changing on trees and leaves are beginning to fall onto our beloved lawns and gardens we have worked all summer long for.

Jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a subtropical evergreen succulent with rounded, fleshy leaves and all the makings of an excellent houseplant. As the weather dips, it starts heading for dormancy and has different needs for the changing season. We show you how to care for a jade plant in the fall.

With cultivars for every season, shrubby salvias grow tall, big, and bouncy and produce long-lasting, nectar-filled blooms in pigmented hues—a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds! Let’s explore.

Once the fiery red and bronze foliage of fall comes to pass, the dreary bit is when plants slow down their growth, go into dormancy, or even wilt and fade. But with our tips, you can keep your container plants thriving even in October! Read on.

If you forget to water your plants more often than not or are just averse to handling dirt and soil too often, we have got you covered. Listed below are the most useful plants to grow in a jar of water so you can enjoy your gardening hobby without much maintenance.

Looking to add some festive flair to your home this Christmas? Check out these colorful Zz plants with shiny, succulent leaves that are perfect for your indoor decor the coming holidays!

Timing is everything in successful gardening—this includes pruning! As we enter autumn, we share a selection of perennials you should never cut back in the fall if you want them to grow and bloom abundantly in spring and summer!

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What’s the point of growing pothos if you don’t let its lush, mesmerizing foliage cascade wild and free? And there’s no better way to do this than to grow it in hanging baskets! This allows our lovely climbers to show off their agile, meandering stems and drop-dead gorgeous arrowhead leaves.