Non-Gardener’s Guide🌻

The Non-Gardener’s Guide

🌱 To Happier Houseplants 🌻

Expert advice on leveling up your houseplant care, from choosing the right specimen to recognizing when your greenery needs more (or less) attention.

Click on Links Below

Non-Gardener’s Guide	By	Pub
I Was a Serial Houseplant Killer, Until I Stopped Making These Five Mistakes	Elizabeth Kiefer	The Washington Post
The first error: setting myself up for failure by choosing the wrong kinds of plants.
A Beginner’s Guide to Using Apps and Gadgets for Growing Healthier Plants	Stephen Johnson	Lifehacker
You can use monitors, apps, and gadgets to grow bigger, healthier houseplants.
How to Keep a Trader Joe's Orchid Alive—or Get It to Bloom Again	Olga Oksman	Lifehacker
“The only real difference between what you get at that high end florist and Trader Joe’s is the fancy pot the florist variety comes in.”
Now’s the Time to Branch Out Into More Interesting Indoor Plants	James Gaddy	Bloomberg
We asked eight gardening experts which flowers, herbs, and fruits they’re digging during these strange days.
21 Plants That Are Safe for Cats and Dogs	Kristi Kellogg	Architectural Digest
Ease your mind—and trips to the vet—with these perfectly pet-friendly plants.
5 Indoor Plants That Don’t Need a Lot of Sunlight	Laure Joliet	Apartment Therapy
These overlooked house plants can survive in the dark, almost.
Houseplants Stopped Growing? Here’s How to Work Out Why (and What You Can Do About It)	Lauren Geall	Stylist
An expert outlines the most common reasons why plants stop growing, and what you can do to fix it.
Fungus Gnats: How to Stop Those Annoying Little Flies Taking Over All Your Houseplants	Lauren Geall	Stylist
Are your houseplants attracting lots of small, annoying flies? They’re called fungus gnats—and this is how to get rid of them, for good.
10 Secrets to Successful Houseplants from the Experts	Jane Perrone	Gardenista
Have you ever wondered how to repot a spiny, sharp cactus or how Instagrammers actually persuade those vines to climb a kitchen wall to drape cunningly over a shelf of mugs? Here are the answers.
How to Care for Succulents (and Other Low-Key Plants)	Sarah Bracy Penn	Domino
Never kill another house plant.
21 Colorful Houseplants That Stand Out from All the Green	Amy Sheehan	The Spruce
Many houseplants boast green foliage that can get a bit repetitive. Mix up your plants’ color scheme by adding some colorful houseplants like these.
Propagation Is an Inexpensive Way to Grow Your Plant Collection. Here’s How to Do It.	Ashley Abramson	The Washington Post
Here’s how to use cuttings to reproduce your own plants at home, according to plant experts.
How to Save a Plant Whose Leaves are Turning Yellow	Katie Holdefehr	Apartment Therapy
A quick guide for diagnosing a sick house plant.
If Your Floor Space Is Maxed Out, Look to the Best Hanging Plants	Megan McCarty	Domino
Running out of floor space for your little plant friends? We feel your lack-of-square-footage pain, but that doesn’t mean you have to pare down your indoor jungle. Simply look up and take advantage of your vertical space (which is often overlooked)—and opt for hanging plants instead.
Can This Houseplant Be Saved?	Margaret Roach	The New York Times
It’s been a long winter, and your plants could use a little love — or maybe a complete overhaul. Here’s what to do.
How To Grow Thriving Houseplants In Water	Emily Main	Good Housekeeping
You don’t need fancy containers—or soil—to enjoy beautiful houseplants or even an indoor herb garden all year long.
Staking Indoor Plants for Support	Jon VanZile	The Spruce
Staking up indoor plants is not uncommon at all. Outdoors in their natural habitats, plants are subjected to wind and competition from other plants, both of which encourages them to grow quickly as well as develop sturdy support structures.
How to Care for a Monstera—Even If You’re Not a Plant Pro	Rebecca Deczynski Lydia Geisel	Domino
Answering all the questions, from watering to root rot.
10 Shower Plants That Want to Live in Your Bathroom	Betsy Petrick	TreeHugger
Keeping plants in the bathroom makes it easy to create a misty, indoor oasis.
11 Experts Reveal the Unhelpful Plant Product or Habit You Should Get Rid of Today	Adrienne Breaux	Apartment Therapy
These plant aficionados share the products they find totally unnecessary along the journey of plant parenthood and reveal the habits and mindsets that you should ditch. (Spoiler: Stop saying you have a black thumb!)
The Plant That’ll Make it Feel Like Summer in Your Home All Year Long	Lydia Geisel	Domino
Yes, you can (and should) have a lemon tree in your home.
Pots of Gold: The World’s Most Expensive House Plants	Stuart McGurk	The Guardian
The rise of the ‘It plant’ has sparked a speculative frenzy not seen since tulipmania—and with it a green-fingered crimewave.
The Spectacular Rise of Ornamental Plants	George Gessert	MIT Press Reader
For thousands of years, plants have been cultivated not only for economic reasons, but to serve magic, lure immortal beings, and for aesthetic pleasure.
BONUS READ: The Age of Houseplants via Culture Study.
Want More? Check Out A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening	Amy Maoz	Pocket Collections
Before you buy those seeds or pull out the shovel, read up on the essential plans and skills you’ll need for your first (or first successful) garden.
Want More? Check Out A Beginner’s Guide to Gardening	Amy Maoz	Pocket Collections
Before you buy those seeds or pull out the shovel, read up on the essential plans and skills you’ll need for your first (or first successful) garden.