man holding a bonsai tree that symbolizes bad feng shui

Feng Shui Plants That Can Send Good or Bad Vibes, According to Experts

For a good reason, houseplants are becoming more popular- they give any space a natural, organic feel and can even enhance the air quality in your house. But could houseplants be giving off bad vibes? We rounded up expert advice to see which feng shui plants you should avoid and those that bring positive energy.  … Read more

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Group Reveals Secrets To Keeping Your House Always Clean

Do you feel like your house is always a mess? You might do a deep cleaning, and it feels great. So, you want to keep it that way. But, inevitably, it slowly goes back to being messy.  While maybe other friends or family’s houses you know of always seem spotless. What’s the secret? That’s what … Read more

woman watering garden plants.

13 Best Border Plants For Edging

Border plants are a great way to complete a garden’s design, whether edging a walkway or finishing a flower bed. We’ll share 13 beautiful border plants that need little care but are still low-maintenance. The plants can significantly enhance any outdoor area. In addition, some come with additional benefits that will increase the value of … Read more

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Marble Queen Pothos Takes The Crown: Plant Care Guide

When you’re shopping for houseplants, it can seem like there are as many varieties of pothos as pots to put them in. But among them all, the Marble Queen pothos takes the crown. What makes Marble Queen special? Simply put: the foliage. The leaves of Marble Queen pothos are decorated with creamy light yellow to … Read more

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Burning Leaves: Experts Warn Against & Offer Suggestions

It’s time to finish cleaning up the fall leaves before we get into the depths of winter. But don’t make the mistake of using the old-fashioned method of burning leaves.  Many states and cities have laws against leaf burning, although some don’t. And homeowners don’t realize the negative impacts it has.  We reached out to … Read more

woman with aloe vera plant.

127.9K People Love This Video: Making Homemade Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel can be hard to find without chemicals. The solution? Make your own gel from the plant. That’s what one TikTok user: Luloskin did, and 127.9 thousand users have loved the video. It’s surprisingly easy to do and has many benefits. It is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory with many uses. The TikTok creator … Read more

woman fixing a balding pothos plant with cuttings.

Fixing a Balding Pothos: 39.9K TikTok Users Loved This Solution

Who knew that the all-popular pothos plant could develop bald spots? It tends to happen when spreading horizontally. The vines will lose their leaves near the base of the plant. Creating a “bald spot.” A TikTok video shows how one user easily fixed the problem and received 39.9 thousand likes. The video does a great job … Read more

woman with herbs grown in the kitchen.

4 Best Herbs to Grow in the Kitchen + Storing & Drying

The center of the home is the kitchen. It is a place where people congregate, cook, and feed one another. It’s also one of the most suitable places to keep plants because there’s less worry about water damage or messes, thanks to wipeable countertops and sweepable floors. And there’s always a water source available (you … Read more

close view of Manjula pothos plant leaves.

Manjula Pothos Plant Care Guide + 4 Common Problems to Avoid

Manjula pothos, also known as Happy Leaf pothos or Jewel pothos, is a tropical houseplant with dark green leaves livened up by splashes of white variegation. It’s one of the most eye-catching variegated pothos plants available, and, despite being a rare plant, it’s surprisingly affordable.  This variety of pothos was discovered by plant breeder Ashish … Read more

home with great curb appeal

10 Ways to Create Curb Appeal That Sells

For most Americans, homeownership is still the ‘American Dream.’ Having a place of your own is something we all covet, essentially because homeownership also happens to be the number one way most adults build wealth. The increase in a home’s equity made possible by appreciation is how many Americans can build wealth over time. Home … Read more