Keeping plants alive can be hard. Maybe you forgot to water that shriveled-up thing in the pot, or maybe you gave it too much water. Maybe, despite your best efforts, it just failed to thrive. While ...

Most common house plants not only look great but they are widely believed to help relieve stress, boost mood and improve mental well-being. ... Rubber Plant. Scientific name: Ficus robusta.

Create Your Own House Plant-Holding Bathroom Decor. In essence, this towel rack plant decor is just a basket attached to your hand towel holder, which you can turn into your own personal DIY project.

Plants pins are magnetic pins made to go on the leaves of your house plants, and goodness do they lighten the mood. If you're having a bad day or are in need of a good laugh, glance on over to ...

In plants, scientific names unlock a world of detail Unlike common names, they’re also clear and precise — no sharing of names. Here’s more, from Norfolk Botanical Garden.

The owner of an Elgin Street plant business has to change her business name because of the similarities between the name "Haus of Plants" and a fellow local florist's "House of Plants." ...

House plants aren't just beautiful decor—they can make your home healthier! Health Coach Denise Lum shares a few easy keepers that don't require a green thumb. The post House Plants for a ...

When the cold weather rolls around, you might wonder how your house plants will survive the season. Many houses don't get enough sunlight in the winter when the days grow short. Combine that with ...

The snake plant has a lot of quirky names, like Bowstring Hemp, Saint George’s Sword or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue. It is classified as a succulent, and is famously easy to care for.

6. Satisfy your plant’s needs Craig explains that houseplants placed in an environment that does not satisfy their needs will not be as efficient at cooling your home.

To keep them from setting up shop in your house, first eliminate any standing water, like in trays under potted plants, says Elmer Gray, a public health extension specialist at the University of ...

If you're abandoning indoor plants for a few weeks over summer, and don't have anyone to water them, don't fear. Experts say there are things you can do ensure they survive in your absence.