Repotting is one of the most fun parts of houseplant ownership — you get to pick a cool new pot and get your hands in the soil. One of the things that gets us repotting is when our plants become ...

A few weeks back, I was harping about why gardeners don’t bother with compost and fertilizer when they are planting. This week, I feel the need to talk about the importance of good planting practices.

Repotting your houseplants is an essential care task to keep them happy. Moving them into a larger home gives the roots more room to grow and provides your plants with a boost of fresh nutrients.

Plants that are pot-bound generally require more frequent watering and careful attention to fertilizing. Once the roots fill the container, they are limited in the amount they can continue to expand ...

Spring is in the air, garden centers are filled with plants, and people are itching to get out and work in the garden and plant a few new shrubs and trees. Nurseries grow plants to be shipped in late ...

Last week, I spent several hours cleaning up my winter-weary houseplants. I would be embarrassed to show you some of them as they were struggling. Thankfully, it’s time for them to start growing again ...