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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

holding up a marble queen pothos plant.

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 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

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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

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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

holding an epuipremnum Pinnatum albo pothos plant.

The Rolls-Royce of Pothos Plants: Epipremnum Pinnatum Albo

Epipremnum pinnatum ‘Albo-Variegata’ is a pothos variety with green and white variegated leaves that become fenestrated as the plant reaches maturity. It’s one of the rarest and most expensive pothos cultivars and one of the most beautiful.  At first glance, this pothos looks very similar to Monstera Albo or Thai Constellation. And although the same … Read more

home purchased by first-time home buyers.

First-Time Home Buyer? Use These Stress-Busting Tips

If you’re a first-time buyer, there are some essential things to consider when buying a house. It’s a huge life-changing decision, both financially and in terms of lifestyle. Arm yourself with this information so you can make the best decision possible. Buying a House: First Things To Do First, essential “to-do” list items are needed … Read more

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6 Steps to Buying a House With Bad Credit

Buying a home is integral to the “American Dream,” but it is increasingly out of reach for many hard-working adults. The property market has been highly competitive over the last year because housing supply has shrunk dramatically. Now, many adults have given up on owning a home and expect they’ll rent for the rest of their lives. While most … Read more