Lawn and garden

Lawn and garden: Holiday cactus (Photo source: Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder)
Easy-to-rebloom holiday plants

Poinsettias are popular this time of year, but two other relatively easy to rebloom flowering plants preceded them as holiday favorites: amaryllis and holiday cactus. (Photo: Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder)

Insects on houseplants

When you brought your plants indoors this fall, did any insects hitch a ride? Learn what insects are harmful and how to detect an infestation. Read more

Lighting indoor plants

Indoor plants depend on proper artificial lighting to keep them alive, especially during the shorter days of winter. Artificial light can keep plants growing strong indoors, but the right place for decoration is not always the right place for plant health. Read more

Natural lawn care

Increasing numbers of homeowners are inquiring about low-impact environmental approaches to lawn care. Using natural or environmentally friendly products seems to be the direction many are taking to maintain their lawns. Read more

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