If you want your houseplant to thrive, you need to have the right soil. Part of having the right soil is having the right soil pH. But how can you know what soil pH is right for your indoor plant?...

There are many household products that can also be used on your houseplants -- banana peels, egg shells, and vinegar are a few examples. but what about cinnamon? Will cinnamon hurt houseplants?...

Our houseplants can't talk to us, but they can tell us when something is wrong. One sign that a houseplant isn't thriving is yellowing leaves -- when their normally green leaves turn a dull shade of...

The African violet (Streptocarpus ionanthus ) is a beautiful flowering houseplant that comes in a variety of colors, with many different types of blooms. Plant parents love the African violet...

If you have plants that are not thriving in your home, you might be wondering if you can water them with tea to help revive them. This is a common piece of advice that plant owners are given when...

Many people think of hydrogen peroxide as a substance that is used to treat wounds. Surprisingly, there are a number of uses for hydrogen peroxide in the garden. Many gardeners are not aware of the...