A succulent that thrives in low humidity and bright light, crassula is easy to care for as a houseplant or outdoors in Zones 11-12. Species in this genus include the common jade tree, silver dollar plants, baby’s necklace, and worm plant. Learn more about growing and caring for popular crassula varieties in our guide.

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Stromanthe ‘Triostar’ is a shining star of a houseplant, with its luscious pinks and delicate patterns. This prayer plant’s colorful foliage will grab your attention, rewarding you with a gorgeous display if you provide it with the right care. Keep reading to learn how to grow and care for a 'Triostar' prayer plant.

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Swiss cheese plants make an impressive statement in any space with their massive leaves and dramatic fenestration. But these showstoppers aren’t demanding, giving you a lot of showy bang for your buck. This guide will help you to encourage those characteristic leaf holes, and learn how to make your plant climb.

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The spider plant is loved for its bright foliage and masses of baby plantlets. It’s very resilient, will adapt to different growing conditions, and makes an excellent choice for beginners. And it’s a fast grower, helping you fill your home with greenery quickly. Keep reading to learn more about growing this houseplant.

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Hens and chicks have been a longtime favorite, especially for those gardeners who don’t have a lot of time to tend to their plants. These succulents are eager to grow in the poorest, driest soils, dividing freely to fill those inhospitable places. Learn about growing hens and chicks in our guide. Read more now.

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Choosing the right potting soil and container is part of the foundation of exceptional houseplant care. If you choose the wrong pot and medium, you’ll never have a thriving, happy plant. But there are lots of options out there. This guide helps you cut through the confusion to make the best choices for your plant.

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Enchanting and architectural, bristlecone pines captivate with their twisted forms, craggy bark, and remarkable longevity. Native to arid mountain slopes in the western United States, these slow-growing evergreens thrive in dry, rocky soil and full sun. Learn how to grow these iconic trees in this guide. Read more now.

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The flapjack paddle plant is a striking succulent with vertically stacked foliage that shades to scarlet in bright sunshine. This South African native thrives in an arid climate, making an easy-care houseplant or vibrant addition to xeriscapes and water-wise landscapes. Learn how to grow Kalanchoe luciae in this guide.

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Looking for a big, bold, tropical houseplant? Tree philodendron fits the bill. They produce big leaves, can spread six feet or more, and flourish if you meet their minimal needs for water, fertilizer, and space. Learn to grow and care for this outsize, easy-care foliage plant in this guide. Read more now.

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Are you still watering plants from the top with a watering can? Maybe it’s time to try bottom watering. Also known as reverse watering, this technique has some advantages that can result in healthier, happier plants. This guide helps you learn when and why you should use bottom watering, and how to do it the right way.

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Some vegetable seeds should be sowed directly in the garden – while others are more successful when started indoors, and transplanted later. Find a list of which veggies are which, understand the reasons behind these guidelines – and learn about some exceptions you should know about, too. Read on to learn more now.

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Forsythia is an early spring flowering woody shrub with bright yellow blossoms on gracefully arching branches. Let it take its own shape, or prune it as desired, for the perfect backdrop to colorful bulbs, or a perimeter hedge. Read on to find all you need to know to cultivate and maintain forsythia in your landscape.

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Red Russian kale is an heirloom variety with sweet, tender leaves and distinctive purple-red stems. This cultivar matures in 50 days for full-sized leaves or 25 days for baby greens, and its flavor improves after a light frost. Learn how to grow this beautiful and productive variety in your spring or fall garden now.

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Phalaenopsis orchids are fantastic. They’re incredibly elegant, yet despite their delicate appearance, they aren’t all that fussy or tender – tougher in fact than most other orchids, and many other plants in general! But they have unique care requirements compared to other common houseplants. Learn more in our guide.

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Douglas firs are fast-growing evergreen conifers with distinctive mouse-tail cones and bluish-green needles. These majestic trees feature thick reddish-brown bark that makes them highly fire-resistant, and they develop a narrow, conical growth habit. Learn how to grow these long-lived trees in this guide. Read more now.

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Beets come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, from tiny one-inch table cultivars to massive sugar and fodder types that can grow six feet long or more. Aboveground, the foliage can be correspondingly sized. Learn all about the sizes of beet roots and leaves to help plan how much space you need in your garden. Read more.

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Put out the welcome mat for spring with an array of flowering bulbs and branches. Learn what forcing means, and how to select, prepare, and cultivate an indoor profusion of daffodils, forsythia, hyacinths, and branches like pussy willow. Learn everything you need to know about forcing spring blooms in this guide.

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Are you itching to get into the garden, but it’s still too cold outside? Satisfy your craving to play in the dirt by starting seeds indoors. With an egg carton and potting medium, you can grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables to transplant outside when the weather warms. Learn how on Gardener’s Path.

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Do you have a garden? If so, the makings of beautiful foliage arrangements are at your fingertips. Learn simple techniques for arranging flowers and greenery grown in your own backyard. From selecting containers to cutting focal flowers, this simple guide introduces the basics of creating your own arrangements. Read more.

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Balloon cactus (Parodia magnifica) is a compact, slow-growing species with a rounded blue-green body, golden spines, and bright yellow summer flowers. This species is ideal for containers indoors or out, and may form offsets that spread into clusters with age. Learn how to grow balloon cactus in this guide. Read more now.

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