Gardening Tips
'I'm a Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and This Is How I Care for Its 5,000 Rose Bushes'
June 25, 2021
'I'm a Curator at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and This Is How I Care for Its 5,000 Rose Bushes'
Will Wallace has devoted much of his life to caring for rose bushes. As curator…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Plant Doctor Explains How To Properly Propagate Your Plants Depending on the Type
June 22, 2021
A Plant Doctor Explains How To Properly Propagate Your Plants Depending on the Type
Plant propagation is a wonderful way to share the wealth (and grow your plant family).…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 9 Best Foods and Other Fodder for Composting (and What To Avoid Composting at All Costs)
June 21, 2021
The 9 Best Foods and Other Fodder for Composting (and What To Avoid Composting at All Costs)
Look, it happens. You're cleaning out the fridge, and you encounter a bag of mushy…
By Maki Yazawa
7 Best Containers for Growing Your Own Herbs
June 18, 2021
7 Best Containers for Growing Your Own Herbs
Rather than cultivating herbs directly in the ground alongside flowers and vegetables (though some make…
By Francesca Krempa
Mulching Your Garden Saves Water and Prevents Weeds—Here's How To Do It Correctly
June 17, 2021
Mulching Your Garden Saves Water and Prevents Weeds—Here's How To Do It Correctly
If you're attempting to grow an epic garden this summer, you might want to get…
By Francesca Krempa
Help Your Plant Branch Out by ‘Notching’ To Encourage New Growth
June 16, 2021
Help Your Plant Branch Out by ‘Notching’ To Encourage New Growth
Sometimes houseplants need a little bit of encouragement to reach their full potential. Think of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Easy-To-Grow Wildflowers for a Garden Bursting With Color
June 15, 2021
6 Easy-To-Grow Wildflowers for a Garden Bursting With Color
Stumbling upon a patch of wildflowers adds an unexpected bit of beauty to your life.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Sweet Potatoes Are Surprisingly Easy (and Highly Rewarding) To Grow—Here's How, in 4 Steps
June 14, 2021
Sweet Potatoes Are Surprisingly Easy (and Highly Rewarding) To Grow—Here's How, in 4 Steps
Regularly praised by dietitians for their stellar nutrient profile, sweet potatoes are jam-packed with beta-carotene—which…
By Erica Sloan
How To Practice Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Home Garden
June 14, 2021
How To Practice Regenerative Agriculture in Your Own Home Garden
Traditional modern agriculture is not healthy for the planet, which is why more and more…
By Erin Bunch
How To Grow Tomatoes Properly, According to a Gardening Expert
June 12, 2021
How To Grow Tomatoes Properly, According to a Gardening Expert
There are few things more quintessentially summer than learning how to grow tomatoes. Whether turned…
By Lulu Chang
What It Means When Your Houseplant Starts Growing Mushrooms
June 09, 2021
What It Means When Your Houseplant Starts Growing Mushrooms
Even if you've put together a toolkit, downloaded all the plant apps, and have reminders…
By Allie Flinn
How To Repot a Plant in 4 Easy Steps Without Killing It
June 08, 2021
How To Repot a Plant in 4 Easy Steps Without Killing It
The idea of repotting your favorite plants might make you anxious. While you know your…
By Tehrene Firman
Growing Your Own Herbs Is Easy With These 5 Indoor Garden Kits
June 07, 2021
Growing Your Own Herbs Is Easy With These 5 Indoor Garden Kits
There is something so I'm-an-adult about growing your own herbs, which is now easier than…
By Allie Flinn
6 of the Easiest Fruits To Grow in Your Garden
June 04, 2021
6 of the Easiest Fruits To Grow in Your Garden
Gardening is a great way to enjoy nutritious fruits and vegetables from your own home…
By Isadora Baum
Full-Sun Plants Require Over 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day—Here Are 6 To Know About
June 02, 2021
Full-Sun Plants Require Over 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day—Here Are 6 To Know About
A yard awash in bright sunlight is dreamy in its own right—particularly if you have…
By Erica Sloan
5 of the Easiest Vegetables To Grow in Your Garden
June 02, 2021
5 of the Easiest Vegetables To Grow in Your Garden
Nothing tastes better than fresh and flavorful vegetables you’ve grown yourself—and you have the self-achievement…
By Isadora Baum
How To Make Your Own Insecticidal Soap With Just 2 Ingredients
May 30, 2021
How To Make Your Own Insecticidal Soap With Just 2 Ingredients
You might not yet know it, but there's a good chance your saddest-looking plants are…
By Erin Bunch
The 5 Quickest-Sprouting Flower Seeds to Plant, for When You Want Blooms ASAP
May 27, 2021
The 5 Quickest-Sprouting Flower Seeds to Plant, for When You Want Blooms ASAP
There's really not much to dislike about gardening. It gets you outside, working with your…
By Francesca Krempa
The Thing Most People Get Wrong About Watering Their Plants, According to the Plant Doctor
May 25, 2021
The Thing Most People Get Wrong About Watering Their Plants, According to the Plant Doctor
Watering your plants is complicated. Plants need different amounts of water based on their type…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 6 Best No-Fuss Compost Bins for Beginners and Experts Alike
May 21, 2021
The 6 Best No-Fuss Compost Bins for Beginners and Experts Alike
After switching to reusable grocery totes, eco-conscious activewear, and environmentally-friendly cleaning products, the next step…
By Saanya Ali
8 Easy-Care Perennials for Set-It-and-Forget-It Gardening
May 19, 2021
8 Easy-Care Perennials for Set-It-and-Forget-It Gardening
As fun as it is to pick out new plants and watch them grow, there's…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Grow Edible and Eye-Catching Little Peanuts, According to 'Plant Kween' Christopher Griffin
May 17, 2021
How To Grow Edible and Eye-Catching Little Peanuts, According to 'Plant Kween' Christopher Griffin
Anyone who has grown their own food—whether that's a singular tomato plant or a garden…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The 3-Tool 'Please Stay Alive' Kit You Need for Healthy Houseplants
May 14, 2021
The 3-Tool 'Please Stay Alive' Kit You Need for Healthy Houseplants
Raise your hand if you killed a houseplant in the past year. (Don't worry—no one…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Indoor-Outdoor Plants That Love a Seasonal Change of Scenery
May 10, 2021
5 Indoor-Outdoor Plants That Love a Seasonal Change of Scenery
Not all plants will thrive indoors as well as outdoors. That sun-loving ponytail palm might…
By Kara Jillian Brown
10 Gardening Tool Essentials To Snag Now Before They Sell Out This Summer
May 07, 2021
10 Gardening Tool Essentials To Snag Now Before They Sell Out This Summer
Never in my life have I been so excited to see the trees bud. After…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Signs Your Houseplant Is Infested With Deadly Pests
May 07, 2021
6 Signs Your Houseplant Is Infested With Deadly Pests
An infestation of pests is an overlooked cause of houseplant deterioration or death. And yet,…
By Erin Bunch
Soil Temperature Is the Most Important Thing To Know for Successful Spring Gardening
May 06, 2021
Soil Temperature Is the Most Important Thing To Know for Successful Spring Gardening
If you have to dig through a foot of snow, it's not the best time…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Lucky Plants That May Bring Big Abundance Energy Into Your Space
May 04, 2021
7 Lucky Plants That May Bring Big Abundance Energy Into Your Space
Maybe you say "rabbit, rabbit" on the first of the month for good karma, or…
By Jessica Estrada
This Is the Best Plant To Give as a Gift—And How To Keep It From Becoming a Botanical Burden
April 30, 2021
This Is the Best Plant To Give as a Gift—And How To Keep It From Becoming a Botanical Burden
Giving a plant as a gift is a timeless and good-for-most-occasions move. It's appropriate for…
By Mary Grace Garis
7 Most Common Composting Mistakes, According to Sustainability Experts
April 29, 2021
7 Most Common Composting Mistakes, According to Sustainability Experts
Here's a sobering fact: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that a single American produces…
By Emily Laurence
How To Water Your Plants All at Once—Whether You're Home or Not
April 28, 2021
How To Water Your Plants All at Once—Whether You're Home or Not
Let's face it, many of us started a home jungle in the wake of quarantine. It wasn't…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Care for Your Fiddle-Leaf Fig, the Most Dramatic of All Houseplants
April 27, 2021
How To Care for Your Fiddle-Leaf Fig, the Most Dramatic of All Houseplants
Now, I don't want to shade fiddle-leaf figs in any way (especially because they hate the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
4 Signs Your Plant Is Begging for a Bigger Pot
April 26, 2021
4 Signs Your Plant Is Begging for a Bigger Pot
One of the best parts of getting a new plant is bringing it home and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
9 Cozy Outdoor Space Essentials for Warm Weather Ahead
April 19, 2021
9 Cozy Outdoor Space Essentials for Warm Weather Ahead
It's officially time to get your outdoor space ready to use. Not only is spending…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Apps That Identify Your Plants and Help You Save Them From the Brink of Death
April 19, 2021
6 Apps That Identify Your Plants and Help You Save Them From the Brink of Death
It doesn’t matter how seasoned you are as a gardener–sometimes you have a dying plant…
By Mary Grace Garis
Layering Your Garden Like Lasagna Can Yield Better Results Without Digging or Weeding
April 17, 2021
Layering Your Garden Like Lasagna Can Yield Better Results Without Digging or Weeding
While gardening can improve your mental health, it can also open you up to a…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 Pet-Friendly Plants To Safely Spruce Up Your Space, According to a Plant Doctor
April 13, 2021
4 Pet-Friendly Plants To Safely Spruce Up Your Space, According to a Plant Doctor
Getting a cute houseplant home only to realize it could poison your four-legged best friend…
By Erin Bunch
What To Grow in a Tea Garden of Fresh Herbs and Fragrant Flowers
April 12, 2021
What To Grow in a Tea Garden of Fresh Herbs and Fragrant Flowers
I’m willing to bet that if you’re someone who finds the plant life super soothing,…
By Mary Grace Garis
Why Terra Cotta Pots Could Be Your Saving Grace if You Overwater Your Plants
April 10, 2021
Why Terra Cotta Pots Could Be Your Saving Grace if You Overwater Your Plants
Have you ever noticed how terra cotta pots change colors when you water your plants?…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Turn Grocery Store Flowers Into Show-Shopping Floral Arrangements, According to 'Full Bloom' Winner Conner Nesbit
April 09, 2021
How To Turn Grocery Store Flowers Into Show-Shopping Floral Arrangements, According to 'Full Bloom' Winner Conner Nesbit
Fresh-cut flowers lend so much beauty to your surroundings. And you don't need to spend…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Wondering If You Should Repot a New Plant? The Answer Is Yes—Here's How To Do It Right
April 01, 2021
Wondering If You Should Repot a New Plant? The Answer Is Yes—Here's How To Do It Right
Bringing home a new plant is so satisfying. And if you've ever wondered whether you…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Protect Your Garden From *Billions* of Cicadas
March 31, 2021
How To Protect Your Garden From *Billions* of Cicadas
After the year we've had, it's tempting to look at everything through an apocalyptic lens—so…
By Erin Bunch
Here's How To Care For the Low-Maintenance Jade Plant
March 29, 2021
Here's How To Care For the Low-Maintenance Jade Plant
Plants can improve your mood, they can improve the air quality in your home, and…
By Tamara Pridgett
3 of the Best Bright-Light Plants for Your Sunniest Windows
March 18, 2021
3 of the Best Bright-Light Plants for Your Sunniest Windows
If you're lucky enough to live in a home splashed with bright light, a sun-loving…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Indoor Herb and Plant Growers For Those With a Lack of Space and (Perhaps) a Lack of Green Thumb
March 15, 2021
6 Indoor Herb and Plant Growers For Those With a Lack of Space and (Perhaps) a Lack of Green Thumb
According to the 2018 National Gardening Survey, 77 percent of American households are gardening nowadays,…
By Saanya Ali
Want Super Fresh Cocktails? The Trick Is Planting a Mini Garden In Your Kitchen—Here's How
March 15, 2021
Want Super Fresh Cocktails? The Trick Is Planting a Mini Garden In Your Kitchen—Here's How
Ever tried to make a cocktail at home, and been disappointed it doesn't feel mixologist-level?…
By Well+Good Editors
3 Mistakes You're Making With Your Windowsill Planter, According to a Professional Plant Mom
March 10, 2021
3 Mistakes You're Making With Your Windowsill Planter, According to a Professional Plant Mom
There's something so hopeful and pure about an indoor windowsill planter. You think to yourself,…
By Mary Grace Garis
The Easiest Way To Create a DIY Indoor Herb Garden, According to a Verified Gardening Genius
March 05, 2021
The Easiest Way To Create a DIY Indoor Herb Garden, According to a Verified Gardening Genius
If you've always filed "plant an herb garden" under "things I've wanted to do, but…
By Well+Good Editors
11 Indoor Plant Shelves for Sprucing Up Your Space
March 03, 2021
11 Indoor Plant Shelves for Sprucing Up Your Space
Many of us have become very intimate with greenery during the pandemic. In fact, Well+Good…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Transform a Simple IKEA Cabinet Into Your Tiny Personal Greenhouse
March 02, 2021
How To Transform a Simple IKEA Cabinet Into Your Tiny Personal Greenhouse
TikTok and a love for indoor gardening thrived alongside each other during pandemic. Chances are…
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Choose the Best Soil for All Your Different Plants
February 12, 2021
How To Choose the Best Soil for All Your Different Plants
Dirt isn't just dirt. And you can't put all your houseplants in the same type…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Create the Garden Room of Your Dreams
February 05, 2021
How To Create the Garden Room of Your Dreams
A garden room is a sanctuary. The dreamy space—which is typically a fully-insulated, window-filled room…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Botanist-Approved Grow Lights To Keep Your Plants Happy and Healthy
January 25, 2021
5 Botanist-Approved Grow Lights To Keep Your Plants Happy and Healthy
If you're a plant enthusiast like me, you know that winter poses a particular challenge.…
By Kayla Hui
5 Easy Plants To Propagate in Soil—And Exactly How To Do It
January 13, 2021
5 Easy Plants To Propagate in Soil—And Exactly How To Do It
What's more rewarding as a plant parent than getting to see one of your favorite…
By Tehrene Firman
4 Most Overlooked Signs It's Time To Repot Your Plants
January 11, 2021
4 Most Overlooked Signs It's Time To Repot Your Plants
The general rule of thumb is that you should replant young and fast-growing plants every…
By Tehrene Firman
The Easiest Plant To Care For Throughout the Winter Is Totally Unexpected
January 05, 2021
The Easiest Plant To Care For Throughout the Winter Is Totally Unexpected
Helping your plants make it through the winter months is a full-time job. And cacti…
By Tehrene Firman
Shop These Pet-Friendly House Plants To Keep You and Your Animals Happy
January 04, 2021
Shop These Pet-Friendly House Plants To Keep You and Your Animals Happy
Taking care of both pets and plants is difficult enough already (bless all of you…
By Mary Grace Garis
5 Beautiful Indoor Plants That'll Thrive Throughout Winter
December 17, 2020
5 Beautiful Indoor Plants That'll Thrive Throughout Winter
Winter is a sad time for plants. While many might bounce back after struggling through…
By Tehrene Firman
This Was the #1 Most-Gifted Plant This Year, According to Bloomscape
December 10, 2020
This Was the #1 Most-Gifted Plant This Year, According to Bloomscape
There was one plant that became a true shining star of 2020, and nope—it wasn't…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Healthy Winter Vegetables That Don't Require a Whole Lot of Space To Grow
December 04, 2020
6 Healthy Winter Vegetables That Don't Require a Whole Lot of Space To Grow
Maybe it's because we're spending a surplus of time at home these days, but it…
By Emily Laurence
Meet the Vera Plant Care App, Which Puts Plant Doctors at Your Fingertips
November 07, 2020
Meet the Vera Plant Care App, Which Puts Plant Doctors at Your Fingertips
I'm still a budding (ha!) plant mom who fell in love with a sprig of…
By Mary Grace Garis
This 'Bottom-Up' Hack Makes It Impossible To Overwater Your Plants
October 16, 2020
This 'Bottom-Up' Hack Makes It Impossible To Overwater Your Plants
In my house, plants often flirt with death before I realize that something is wrong.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
9 Self-Watering Pots That Make It Nearly Impossible To Kill Your Plants
October 04, 2020
9 Self-Watering Pots That Make It Nearly Impossible To Kill Your Plants
Overwatering your plants is probably the worst mistake you can make as a gardener. It…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Harvest All Kinds of Seeds In Your Garden
October 02, 2020
How To Harvest All Kinds of Seeds In Your Garden
There's something really magical about growing your own garden. Instead of getting all your produce…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Care for Pothos, the Sturdy Green Beauty *Anyone* Can Keep Alive
September 25, 2020
How To Care for Pothos, the Sturdy Green Beauty *Anyone* Can Keep Alive
When you're just starting to test out your green thumb, something that tends to be…
By Tehrene Firman
The Proper Way To Bring Your Houseplants Back Inside Before It Gets Too Cold
September 16, 2020
The Proper Way To Bring Your Houseplants Back Inside Before It Gets Too Cold
Your plants enjoyed their sunny spot on your balcony or stoop all summer long, taking…
By Tehrene Firman
I Want To Fill My Bedroom With Plants *Without* Attracting Bugs—What Are My Options?
September 08, 2020
I Want To Fill My Bedroom With Plants *Without* Attracting Bugs—What Are My Options?
Nothing looks dreamier than a bedroom full of plants. I love the thought of waking…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Green Your Thumb Is, and We'll Tell You What Houseplant To Buy
September 08, 2020
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Green Your Thumb Is, and We'll Tell You What Houseplant To Buy
Whether your dream is to turn your home into a total indoor jungle or you…
By Well+Good Editors
Your Starter Guide to What Plants Like Coffee Grounds—And the Best Ways To Use Them
September 07, 2020
Your Starter Guide to What Plants Like Coffee Grounds—And the Best Ways To Use Them
For a lot of people, coffee is the go-to when they need a bit of…
By Emily Laurence
Gardening Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here's How To Do It for Free
September 06, 2020
Gardening Can Improve Your Mental Health—Here's How To Do It for Free
There’s a good reason seeds and plants sold out all over the country this past…
By Sandra Schmuhl Long
How To Know When It's Time To Mercy-Kill Your Dying Plant
August 31, 2020
How To Know When It's Time To Mercy-Kill Your Dying Plant
Plenty of people brought plants into their homes for the first time in recent months—and…
By Mary Grace Garis
4 Unstoppable Plants That Will Thrive Through Autumn Weather, According to a Pro
August 28, 2020
4 Unstoppable Plants That Will Thrive Through Autumn Weather, According to a Pro
I've made it through the summer as a proud single plant mom—"single" as in, I…
By Mary Grace Garis
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