Companion planting is a tried-and-true method for helping plants grow stronger together in the garden. This strategy can also be helpful when you're thinking about houseplants—not only to help your ...

Add some altitude to your garden with these pollinator-favorite tall perennial flowers! Choose from coneflower, blazing star, ...

You can’t underestimate the power of the right plants in your home, especially when they have all the most chic pots and planters. Plants add color, dimension, texture, and literal life to any space, ...

Even if you’ve found yourself on a "Most Wanted" list for allowing the plant life in your home to waste away, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a statement-making floor plant in your future. Everyone ...

Ever feel like your yard is missing something, but you’re not sure what? Tall plants could be the secret ingredient that brings everything together. They offer height and structure, making your garden ...

Indoor plants often become leggy, or "stretched out," if they aren't getting enough light. Many times, this can be corrected by cutting back the plant and relocating it to a brighter setting. You can ...

How much success you have in gardening depends a lot on which plants you pick in the first place. Fussy, trouble-prone, and weak-growing species don’t do well even under the best of care. That’s why ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. There are two varieties of umbrella ...