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Houseplants are not only fun to grow and great interior decor, but they also help clean the air we breathe. An increasing awareness about the dangers of indoor air pollution have made houseplants more popular than ever.

Learn how to have a bit of the outdoors inside with growing tips, plant profiles,pest prevention and treatment guides, and much more. From African Violets to Zebra Plants, if it's about houseplants you'll find it here.

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A Houseplant Propagation Guide

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Propagating plants is easy and a lot of fun. Here's a look at a budget friendly way to increase a houseplant collection! more...

Common Questions About African Violets

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African Violets are generally easy to care for, but there are solutions to a few common problems. more...

Your Houseplant Questions Answered

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This week readers' questions about their houseplants are being answered. They cover a wide range of common problems and fortunately have simple solutions! more...

Moving Houseplants Outdoors

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This is the time of year when many people bring their houseplants outdoors. They appreciate the vacation, but here's what you need to know before they go! more...

Understanding Plant Death

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They may look gorgeous and healthy in the store, but once they are brought home, things may go downhill fast. Here are the most common causes of houseplant death. more...

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Jun 21, 2008

Plant Health and You

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Hello dear readers!

I know it's been awhile-I had a death in my family and that took me away from writing for awhile. I'm back though, and there are two new articles for you. One is a guide to safely transitioning your plants to outdoor living for the summer, and one is a guide to figuring out why a plant died and how to prevent it from happening again. Check them out and leave a comment to let me know what you think!

I was out in the garden today, planting begonias, impatiens, and geraniums, The best part about these plants, aside from their hardiness and beauty, is that once the growing season ends, they can be brought inside and put on a sunny windowsill! They will overwinter beautifully. Give it a try!

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