Boston ferns are low-maintenance plants. They only need a little pruning to look healthy and maintain their natural shape, ...

DEAR JESSICA: I have had this plant for over a year, and would like to know the name of it, as well as directions on how to transplant it and continue to have the roots (if that is what they are) ...

1. Give ferns plenty of indirect light. Most ferns prefer indirect light, which means you should avoid placing them where sunlight will hit them. In direct sun, fern fronds can get burned, resulting ...

Most houseplants benefit from at least a little shaping to keep them looking good. Pruning will help to make your indoor garden more attractive, by correcting any developing structural problems and ...

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Winter signals houseplants to enter a dormant phase, requiring less water and nutrients. Avoid repotting during this time, as it can stress vulnerable roots. Instead, focus on gentle soil aeration, ...

Riddle: How is retirement like a potted plant? We had a houseplant that was drooping sadly after years in a small hanging pot. Prune it, I said, trim off the leggy vines and give it some fertilizer.