
Houseplants
Roots Coming Out of Drainage Holes? Check Before Repotting
Roots beneath a pot do not show the whole root ball. Inspect a manageable houseplant, stop if roots catch, and choose whether to keep its pot or repot.
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Living with Plants
Plants change the way a space feels. Step into Gloria’s world of plants, patience, and passion.
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This two-tone round stoneware planter is an attractive piece on its own.
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Featuring geometric pattern, classic black and white palettes, gold line detailing, this appealing flower pot allows you to display greenery in an elegant and chic way.
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Growing Pains
Get to know your Peace Lily, from the first leaf to the next bloom.
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Plant People
Step inside the spaces that grow with their people. Meet Gloria, and the plants that make her world a little greener.
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Published guides and stories, ordered by their first publication dates.

Houseplants
Roots beneath a pot do not show the whole root ball. Inspect a manageable houseplant, stop if roots catch, and choose whether to keep its pot or repot.
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Houseplants
Runoff does not always mean the mix is wet. Check for normal drainage, very dry mix or crowded roots, then rewet carefully and let the pot drain.
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Diseases and Pests
Still catching fungus gnats? Check likely sources, record adult activity and plant conditions, and choose a useful next step before adding more remedies.
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