With spring ever so close, the urge to have that beautiful garden color can seem nagging. Here are ways to force the start of ...

Passion flowers have long been popular plants grown in front and backyards, but did you know you can also grow them indoors?

Late winter can be a good time to force branches from spring-flowering trees and shrubs to bloom indoors. Once buds open, move the branches to a brighter room, out of direct sunlight. The arrival ...

Start seeds that require a pre-chilling period. Seeds can be planted in trays and refrigerated for designated times. Examples include milkweed, liatris, shining blue star and blue false indigo. Take ...

Use a flower preservative. Late winter is a good time to air-layer house plants such as dieffenbachia, rubber tree and corn plant. For more information, see MU extension guide g6560 Home ...

Taking down your Christmas tree may leave your living room feeling a little empty. With these pretty indoor plants, you can ...

Fertilizers for indoor plants contain essential nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. All of them are essential for healthy growth. In spring and summer, when flowers are actively ...

Houseplants aren’t just there to make your space look pretty. They can help keep bugs at bay, freshen up stuffy rooms, and ...

Yeast – yeast fertilizer contains a whole range of substances that are useful for indoor plants. To prepare it, dissolve 10 grams of yeast in a liter of warm water and add a teaspoon of sugar. Let the ...

We promise it’s okay to practice a little tough love sometimes. In general, here are the plants that you should never grow indoors: With glossy green foliage and fragrant porcelain-white flowers, it’s ...