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Some houseplants can be toxic to pets
There are some everyday houseplants that may be hazardous to dogs and cats. Some symptoms are mild and don’t cause long-term damage to a pet’s health. Others, though, can be deadly. The key is knowing which are dangerous and which are not.Continue reading
Cool that burn with your own Aloe
Besides being useful for burns, studies have shown Aloe vera sap to aid the healing of minor wounds and mild skin infections. It is the most common of the aloes in U.S. garden centers and makes an easy-to-grow houseplant. Here are some tips to get some Aloe of your own going.Continue reading
Best indoor plants thrive with low light and less water
As you begin spending more time indoors, houseplants are a great way to purify the air and add a touch of hominess to the atmosphere. It takes a tough plant to survive indoors.Continue reading
Houseplants: Gardening's double agents
If you don't mind some repotting and moving plants inside and out, then 'houseplants' you buy now can double as pot centerpeices this summer -and maybe for years to come. Continue reading
Clean the air, get a house plant
Fifiteen to 18 six- to eight-inch diameter pots will improve the air quality in a 1,800 sq ft home. Here are five tips for growing houseplants successfully. Continue reading
Colorful house plants brighten indoor scene
House plants are an easy way to add color to dreary days. Here's a sampler... Continue reading
Check houseplants for creepy crawlers
If your house plants have yellow leaves, scraggily growth or other unhealthy symptoms, you might inspect for mealy bugs or fungus gnats. These are two common house plant pests, and here’s what you can do to control them. Continue reading
Easy-to-grow indoor blooms to beat the winter blues
There are houseplants that produce beautiful flowers with very little care. Continue reading
How to care for houseplants and troubleshoot problems
Houseplants brighten indoor living while they purify the air, but they need to stay healthy to work their magic. Continue reading
The best houseplants for clearing the air
Breathe a little easier indoors this winter by using houseplants to clean the air. Continue reading
