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- Tested: AeroGarden Harvest Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
- Best grow lights for cannabis for high yield
- 10 best plant food options for indoor plants (for every kind of plant)
- The best pH meter to test soil conditions
- The best hydroponic tower for indoor gardening
- Best grow lights for seedlings: how to sprout your seedlings safely
- 13 best liquid fertilizers for indoor plants
- 10 best LED grow lights for indoor plants
- The best plant stand with grow lights for indoor gardening
- 10 best grow lights for indoor plants (that’ll promote fast growth)
- The 10 best indoor watering can options for houseplants
- The best soilless potting mix for happy plant roots
- 11 best worm composter bins for easy homemade compost
- The 8 best indoor plant fertilizer options for houseplants
- The 12 best grow tents for indoor plants
- The best HPS hood for indoor gardening
- The best complete indoor hydroponic grow system
- Top 5 Best Bud Trimmers in 2023 For Every Type of Grower
- Spider Farmer SF 1000 Review: What it’s like to use the SF 1000
- The best hydroponic fertilizer for indoor gardening
- The best grow lights for orchids for beautiful blooms
- 5 best small grow tents for indoor gardening
- 36 gifts for plant lovers that will make their hearts sing
- Best drip irrigation systems for watering indoor plants
- Organic plant food: my Arber Plant Food review
- Best soil for cannabis for higher yield and potency
- Soltech Vita LED Bulb versus Sansi LED Bulb
- TESTED: my review of the Barrina LED lights
- The best air pumps for hydroponics for indoor gardening
- The best grow tent humidifier for indoor gardening
- The best inline fans for grow tents for disease-free plants
- what we *really* think about the ac infinity grow tent
- The best indoor herb garden kits for the kitchen
- our hot take: mars hydro grow tent
- battle of the brands: spider farmer vs. mars hydro
- vivosun grow tent review: our hot take
- our verdict on the gorilla grow tent
- Best T5 grow lights: the perfect grow light for indoor plants
- Our *hands on* MARS HYDRO TSW 2000 review (with photos)
- 7 best hygrometers for monitoring humidity to grow indoor plants
- 8 best soil moisture meter options for indoor plants
- The best neem oil for pest-free indoor plants
- The best coco coir for your plant’s healthiest root system ever
- The best LECA balls (expanded clay pebbles) for your plants
- The best soil for indoor plants (and what’s really in it)
- 10 best indoor plant shelf picks to elevate your plant collection
- Humidifiers for plants: 10 best plant humidifiers for indoor jungle vibes
- 7 best succulents for beginners
- 7 best terrarium tables that are perfect for indoor plants
about composting
- 11 best worm composter bins for easy homemade compost
- What to do with extra scoby (hint: it’s good for the soil)
- Vermicomposting for beginners: how to compost indoors for happy plants
- How to use worm castings for happy plants
- How to make worm casting tea in 4 easy steps
- Here’s how to harvest worm castings
- how to use compost accelerator for faster composting
- compost starter 101: when you need it and how to make it
- how long does compost take to turn into nutritious soil? it depends
- make a DIY indoor worm composting bin in 4 steps
about fertilizing
- Feeding Schedule for Cannabis: What You Need To Know
- Rubber plant fertilizer: what your rubber plants need to be happy
- 10 best plant food options for indoor plants (for every kind of plant)
- Plant food vs fertilizer: is plant food the same as fertilizer?
- 13 best liquid fertilizers for indoor plants
- Here are the best nutrients for cannabis for high yield
- 11 best worm composter bins for easy homemade compost
- Plant nutrients: What nutrients do plants need to survive and grow?
- What to do with extra scoby (hint: it’s good for the soil)
- The 8 best indoor plant fertilizer options for houseplants
- Homemade phosphorus fertilizer: the easiest all natural DIY fertilizer in your kitchen
- Vermicomposting for beginners: how to compost indoors for happy plants
- The best hydroponic fertilizer for indoor gardening
- Organic plant food: my Arber Plant Food review
- How to make worm casting tea in 4 easy steps
- Here’s how to harvest worm castings
- compost starter 101: when you need it and how to make it
- how long does compost take to turn into nutritious soil? it depends
- plant experiments: which fertilizer makes plants grow faster
- dracaena fertilizer: how much and when to fertilize
- here’s how much fertilizer per plant to use
- fiddle leaf fig fertilizer: here’s how to feed your fiddle leaf
- semi hydroponics nutrients, according to experts
- zz plant fertilizer
- How often to fertilize indoor plants (and what to use)
about watering
- Underwatered aloe plant: how to know when your plant needs more water
- How to propagate swiss cheese plant (3 ways)
- The 10 best indoor watering can options for houseplants
- Here’s how often to water a snake plant
- 10 plants that can go outside in the rain (+growing tips)
- How to use watering globes (we tested for ourselves)
- 7 reasons why your philodendron leaves are turning yellow
- How to save an overwatered snake plant
- How often to water calathea (and when to cut back)
- When to stop watering before harvesting cannabis plants
- How to grow pothos in water for *decades*
- Brown tips on your spider plant? What’s causing it and how to fix it.
- How to use drip watering systems for potted plants
- TESTED: how to water plants while away (7 methods)
- how to use a self watering pot (Greenery Unlimited review)
- how to make a self watering moss pole in 15 minutes
- all you need to know about watering plants from the bottom
- save your overwatered peperomia in 4 steps (and how not to do it again)
- how to save an underwatered pothos plant
- how to save an underwatered snake plant
- how to save an overwatered pothos
- diy hydroponics: how to make a hydroponic grow system for indoor veggies
- 11 plants that don’t need drainage and how to care for them
- overwatered fiddle leaf fig
- Do watering globes for plants really work? we’re testing them.
about propagating
- How to propagate swiss cheese plant (3 ways)
- How to grow pothos in water for *decades*
- diy propagation station: how to make an plant propagation station
- how to propagate peperomia (4 ways)
- how to propagate a split-leaf philodendron: easy step by step guide
about soil
- The best pH meter to test soil conditions
- How to loosen compacted soil in pots
- The best soilless potting mix for happy plant roots
- Soil draining: How to make your soil drain better
- What to do with extra scoby (hint: it’s good for the soil)
- 4 types of soil and what they’re good for (according to science)
- Vermicomposting for beginners: how to compost indoors for happy plants
- Expert tips for DIY soilless potting mix
- How to fix root rot: signs, symptoms, and how to save your plant
- Is that mold on plant soil? Here’s what you need to know.
- how long does compost take to turn into nutritious soil? it depends
- how to choose the right bonsai soil
- soil conditioner: the what, why & how
- 8 best soil moisture meter options for indoor plants
- How to test soil pH with a pH meter (and amend soil)
- how often to repot plants? 5 signs it’s time to do it now
- The best LECA balls (expanded clay pebbles) for your plants
- the best soil for pothos: 6 elements of the perfect blend
- best soil for aloe vera
- The best soil for indoor plants (and what’s really in it)
- the best soil for snake plants that will keep them happy
- Here’s the best soil for monstera plants
- How to make potting soil for indoor plants, plus my secret ingredient
- how to use leca for plants: step-by-step guide with pictures
- an expert explains how to use moss poles for houseplants
about lighting
- Indoor plant lighting guide: where to put your plants
- Best grow lights for cannabis for high yield
- How close should grow lights be to plants?
- Best grow lights for seedlings: how to sprout your seedlings safely
- Guide: full-spectrum light for plants (+grow light spectrum chart)
- 10 best LED grow lights for indoor plants
- The best plant stand with grow lights for indoor gardening
- 10 best grow lights for indoor plants (that’ll promote fast growth)
- Plant sunburn: why it happens and how to prevent it
- Spider Farmer SF 1000 Review: What it’s like to use the SF 1000
- The best grow lights for orchids for beautiful blooms
- Soltech Vita LED Bulb versus Sansi LED Bulb
- TESTED: my review of the Barrina LED lights
- Hardening off plants: how to harden off plants safely
- led vs fluorescent grow lights: which is best for indoor plants?
- grow lamps 101: purple grow light vs white light
- battle of the brands: spider farmer vs. mars hydro
- How set up grow tent lighting for ideal coverage
- how much light does monstera need?
- Best T5 grow lights: the perfect grow light for indoor plants
- Our *hands on* MARS HYDRO TSW 2000 review (with photos)
- can you leave grow lights on 24 hours a day?
- how to use grow lights for indoor plants
about humidity
- How to increase humidity in a room with indoor plants
- How to fix low humidity leaf curl for humid-loving plants
- Where to place humidifier for plants (farther than you think)
- How long should you run a humidifier for indoor plants?
- The best grow tent humidifier for indoor gardening
- raising grow tent humidity: how to do it & what to know
- our tips on controlling grow tent humidity
- how to lower humidity in your grow tent
- 7 best hygrometers for monitoring humidity to grow indoor plants
- How often should I use a humidifier for my plants?
- Humidifiers for plants: 10 best plant humidifiers for indoor jungle vibes
about dracaena plants
- Snake plant root rot (and how to save it)
- Here’s how often to water a snake plant
- 9 Types of Dracaena Plants and Their Surprising Botanical History
- How to save an overwatered snake plant
- Brown tips on your spider plant? What’s causing it and how to fix it.
- dracaena fertilizer: how much and when to fertilize
- growing dracaena marginata: how to grow them and keep them happy
- how to save an underwatered snake plant
- how to choose the best snake plant fertilizer
- the best soil for snake plants that will keep them happy
- how often to water dracaena (including snake plants)
- Snake Plant Care: how to keep them happy
about hydroponics
- Tested: AeroGarden Harvest Elite with Gourmet Herb Seed Pod Kit
- The best pH meter to test soil conditions
- The best hydroponic tower for indoor gardening
- How does Aerogarden work? Here’s how to use it
- The best complete indoor hydroponic grow system
- The best hydroponic fertilizer for indoor gardening
- Best drip irrigation systems for watering indoor plants
- The best air pumps for hydroponics for indoor gardening
- how to use an air stone for plants (water propagation)
- The best indoor herb garden kits for the kitchen
- semi hydroponics nutrients, according to experts
- What you need to know: deep water culture system for hydroponics
- diy hydroponics: how to make a hydroponic grow system for indoor veggies
how to do things
- How to make live resin at home, step-by-step
- How to make a DIY plant shelf with grow lights
- How to repot succulents: a beginners guide to repotting succulents
- How to cut aloe vera plant without killing it
- How to propagate swiss cheese plant (3 ways)
- 5 step IKEA greenhouse cabinet hack for an indoor jungle
- What to do with extra scoby (hint: it’s good for the soil)
- Homemade phosphorus fertilizer: the easiest all natural DIY fertilizer in your kitchen
- How to mix neem oil for plants with 3 simple ingredients
- How to use watering globes (we tested for ourselves)
- How to grow marijuana from seed, step-by-step
- DIY tiered indoor plant stand: step-by-step instructions
- Vermicomposting for beginners: how to compost indoors for happy plants
- Expert tips for DIY soilless potting mix
- How to harvest cannabis (and use the entire plant)
- How to make the perfect jungle-themed bathroom
- How to clean monstera leaves gently (and how often)
- How to grow pothos in water for *decades*
- How to make worm casting tea in 4 easy steps
- How to use drip watering systems for potted plants
- TESTED: how to water plants while away (7 methods)
- How to make a balcony garden: ideas, tips, and best plants
- DIY: how to make a window shelf for plants
- how to use an air stone for plants (water propagation)
- how to use a self watering pot (Greenery Unlimited review)
about pest control
- 12 essential oils for plants that treat pests, fungus, and more
- How to mix neem oil for plants with 3 simple ingredients
- What plants NOT to use neem oil on
- Most common cannabis pests and how to treat them
- What does scale look like on plants? Here is my collection of pictures.
- How to get rid of mealy bugs (with pictures)
- scale on fiddle leaf fig: how I finally got rid of them
- The best neem oil for pest-free indoor plants
- how to get rid of scale on plants
about grow tents
- The 12 best grow tents for indoor plants
- 5 best small grow tents for indoor gardening
- The best inline fans for grow tents for disease-free plants
- what we *really* think about the ac infinity grow tent
- raising grow tent humidity: how to do it & what to know
- Grow tent setup: here’s what you need
- our hot take: mars hydro grow tent
- our tips on controlling grow tent humidity
- How set up grow tent lighting for ideal coverage
- how to lower humidity in your grow tent
- vivosun grow tent review: our hot take
- our verdict on the gorilla grow tent
about monsteras
- How to prevent and treat Monstera root rot
- How to propagate swiss cheese plant (3 ways)
- Monstera plant leaf curling? Here’s what to do
- How to clean monstera leaves gently (and how often)
- how much light does monstera need?
- plant experiments: which fertilizer makes plants grow faster
- scale on monstera: what to do and how to save it
- get gorgeous leaves with the best fertilizer for monstera
- save your overwatered monstera in 4 steps (and how not to do it again)
- how often to water monstera plants
- Here’s the best soil for monstera plants
- monstera adansonii care: how to keep them happy
- monstera plant care: how to keep them happy
about philodendrons
- 7 reasons why your philodendron leaves are turning yellow
- Don’t let Philodendron root rot get you down. Here’s what to do.
- Philodendron leaf curling? Let’s diagnose and fix that.
- growing pink princess philodendron: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing philodendron micans: how to grow them and keep them happy
- 13 different types of philodendron plants for jungle vibes
- how to propagate a split-leaf philodendron: easy step by step guide
- An expert reveals exactly how to care for philodendrons (for beginners)
- philodendron brasil care: how to keep them happy
- split leaf philodendron care: how to keep them happy
about pothos
- Golden Pothos plant care: how to keep them happy
- Pothos root rot: what to look for and how to fix it
- How to grow pothos in water for *decades*
- Why are my pothos leaves curling? Here’s what to know.
- scale on pothos: what it looks like and how to remove it
- how to save an underwatered pothos plant
- how to save an overwatered pothos
- Let your vines grow wild with our top pothos fertilizer picks
- marble queen pothos: how to grow them and keep them happy
- the best soil for pothos: 6 elements of the perfect blend
- how often to water pothos plants (and when to cut back)
- how to make pothos fuller (in 5 minutes)
about succulents
- How to repot succulents: a beginners guide to repotting succulents
- [SOLVED] Why is my succulent growing tall and skinny?
- Underwatered aloe plant: how to know when your plant needs more water
- How to cut aloe vera plant without killing it
- Got a droopy aloe plant? Here’s what to do
- How to save an overwatered snake plant
- Practical guide on how to care for your jade bonsai
- how to make a succulent terrarium
- growing ZZ plants: how to keep them happy
- best soil for aloe vera
- growing jade plants: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing aloe vera indoors: how to grow aloe vera plants and keep them happy
- 7 best succulents for beginners
about ferns
- 22 types of fern plants that will love the indoors
- 10 plants that can go outside in the rain (+growing tips)
- boston fern care: how to keep them happy
- maidenhair fern care: how to keep them happy
about bonsai plants
- How to keep bonsai leaves small
- How long do bonsai trees live? Longer than you.
- How to care for your Japanese black pine bonsai
- How to grow aqua bonsai (water bonsai)
- How to care for a Red Maple bonsai tree
- Pomegranate bonsai tree care guide for beginners
- 15 bonsai styles and shapes that will inspire you
- Bonsai palm tree care: How to care for palm tree bonsais
- Carmona Bonsai Care (Fukien Tea Bonsai)
- Practical guide on how to care for your jade bonsai
- chinese elm bonsai care guide for beginners
- ficus bonsai care: how to take care of your bonsai ficus tree
- a guide to juniper bonsai care
- 9 popular types of bonsai trees for your newest obsession
- how to choose the right bonsai soil
- how to grow a gardenia bonsai
- how to take care of a bonsai tree (for beginners)
about medicinal healing plants
- How to cut aloe vera plant without killing it
- 15 healing house plants that will grow easily
- your complete guide to growing turmeric indoors
- best soil for aloe vera
- growing aloe vera indoors: how to grow aloe vera plants and keep them happy
- taraxacum officinale: how to grow dandelion plants and keep them happy
- Growing chamomile: how to grow chamomile plants and keep them happy
- calendula officinalis care: how to keep them happy
about all plants
- Golden Pothos plant care: how to keep them happy
- Orchid care tips for healthy, happy orchids
- Bird of paradise care tips for a happy, vibrant tropical paradise
- How to care for a Red Maple bonsai tree
- Pomegranate bonsai tree care guide for beginners
- chinese elm bonsai care guide for beginners
- growing pink princess philodendron: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing dracaena marginata: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing ZZ plants: how to keep them happy
- marble queen pothos: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing philodendron micans: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing peperomia watermelon: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing jade plants: how to grow them and keep them happy
- growing aloe vera indoors: how to grow aloe vera plants and keep them happy
- growing spider plant: how to keep them happy
- taraxacum officinale: how to grow dandelion plants and keep them happy
- Growing chamomile: how to grow chamomile plants and keep them happy
- calendula officinalis care: how to keep them happy
- ficus lyrata care: how to keep them happy
- monstera adansonii care: how to keep them happy
- Hoya carnosa care: how to keep them happy
- calathea lancifolia care: how to keep them happy
- ficus benjamina care: how to keep them happy
- pelargonium care: how to keep them happy
- philodendron brasil care: how to keep them happy
- boston fern care: how to keep them happy
- hoya care: how to keep them happy
- split leaf philodendron care: how to keep them happy
- rubber plant care: how to keep them happy
- english ivy plant care: how to keep them happy
- peperomia plant care: how to keep them happy
- tillandsia plant care: how to keep them happy
- monstera plant care: how to keep them happy
- Snake Plant Care: how to keep them happy
- maidenhair fern care: how to keep them happy
common questions & problems
- [SOLVED] Why is my succulent growing tall and skinny?
- How to prevent and treat Monstera root rot
- 12 essential oils for plants that treat pests, fungus, and more
- Snake plant root rot (and how to save it)
- Underwatered aloe plant: how to know when your plant needs more water
- How to increase humidity in a room with indoor plants
- How to make your indoor plants grow faster
- Why do plants droop at night? the science behind plant sleep
- 7 reasons why your philodendron leaves are turning yellow
- Got a droopy aloe plant? Here’s what to do
- Don’t let Philodendron root rot get you down. Here’s what to do.
- Plant sunburn: why it happens and how to prevent it
- How to fix low humidity leaf curl for humid-loving plants
- Got spider plant root rot? Here’s how to save your plant.
- Monstera plant leaf curling? Here’s what to do
- [SOLVED] Rubber plant leaves curling? Here’s what to do
- Philodendron leaf curling? Let’s diagnose and fix that.
- Pothos root rot: what to look for and how to fix it
- [SOLVED] Why are my calathea leaves curling?
- Plants dripping water? Here are four reasons why.
- How to get rid of mealy bugs (with pictures)
- Bird’s nest fern with brown tips? Here’s what to do.
- Is that mold on plant soil? Here’s what you need to know.
- Why are my pothos leaves curling? Here’s what to know.
- Brown tips on your spider plant? What’s causing it and how to fix it.
- Hardening off plants: how to harden off plants safely
- scale on fiddle leaf fig: how I finally got rid of them
- can you leave grow lights on 24 hours a day?
- semi hydroponics nutrients, according to experts
- scale on monstera: what to do and how to save it
- all you need to know about watering plants from the bottom
- scale on pothos: what it looks like and how to remove it
- save your overwatered peperomia in 4 steps (and how not to do it again)
- what causes plant leaves to turn yellow (and how to rescue them)
- how to save an underwatered pothos plant
- How to use neem oil on houseplants
- fertilizer burn: what you need to know
- how to save an underwatered snake plant
- 6 easy ways to grow hydroponic houseplants indoors
- overwatered fiddle leaf fig
- how to get a hoya plant to climb, according to experts
- how to get rid of scale on plants
- save your overwatered monstera in 4 steps (and how not to do it again)
- how to make pothos fuller (in 5 minutes)
- common calathea problems and how to fix them
- An expert reveals exactly how to care for philodendrons (for beginners)
about cannabis
- How to make live resin at home, step-by-step
- Feeding Schedule for Cannabis: What You Need To Know
- Best grow lights for cannabis for high yield
- Here are the best nutrients for cannabis for high yield
- The weed plant stages (and how to tell male vs female)
- 4 marijuana trimming techniques (and when to use them)
- How to grow marijuana from seed, step-by-step
- Most common cannabis pests and how to treat them
- Top 5 Best Bud Trimmers in 2023 For Every Type of Grower
- When to stop watering before harvesting cannabis plants
- How to harvest cannabis (and use the entire plant)
- How long does it take to dry weed? (+curing techniques)
- How long do weed seeds stay good
- The best inline fans for grow tents for disease-free plants
- how to transition from vegetative to flowering cannabis stages
- topped plant vs non topped: a guide to topping cannabis