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	How to Successfully Move Plants to a New Home - best way to pack and take your plants - Indoor and outdoor plants give color and warmth to your home. Taking them with you when you move is like taking along old friends. With the proper planning, your plants will have your new space feeling like home in no time. View Article »
	How to Get Your Poinsettia to Rebloom - a four season guide - The poinsettias that brighten your house over the holidays need not be tossed out with the discarded wrapping paper and dried up Christmas tree. With a little attention, your poinsettia can be transformed into a hardy house plant that you can enjoy for years to come. View Article »
	What to do with Your Poinsettia after the Holidays - recycle or regrow, it’s up to you - It’s hard to say goodbye to a plant, especially one that brings the indoors as much good cheer as the poinsettia does. But when the holidays are done, what to do with these holiday favorites? We’ve got some ideas. View Article »
	Basics of Flower Arranging - express your personal style with flowers - Cut flowers are a four-season joy—a way to bring the garden inside during the warm months and to brighten any room during the dark of winter. Let us walk you through the basics of this ancient art, and in no time, you’ll be putting professional florists to shame! View Article »
	5 Ways to Use Eggshells for Plants - from trash to treasure - Eggshells are packed with calcium and other minerals, and this makes them too valuable for a gardener to throw into the waste disposal. When put to imaginative use, they can make a great contribution to your yard’s health and productivity. View Article »
	How to Root African Violets - grow a new plant from a single leaf - African violets are houseplants with attractive leaves and flowers that are available in almost every color imaginable. This article provides detailed instructions for rooting a new African violet plant from a leaf in 10 simple steps. View Article »
	Setting Up Artificial Lights for Indoor Plants - lights on for healthier houseplants - As the dark days of winter descend, no one misses the sun more than your houseplants. Learn what sort of lighting your indoor plants needs to stay healthy, and how you can provide it in the most simple, cost-effective and attractive way. View Article »
	5 Uses for Rocks in Your Landscape - reuse & repurpose - Rocks are useful in the landscape for design and to help plants or manage water. Here are five ways to use rocks in your garden. View Article »
	Help with Houseplants: Printable Plant Care Wheel - growing tips for 20 popular houseplants - Print out and make your own handy guide for the most common houseplants. This care wheel includes basics, such as light and water requirements. Bonus: There’s also an indicator for plants that are cat and dog safe. View Article »
	How to Divide a Boston Fern - it's easy to propagate more plants - Boston ferns are surprisingly easy to divide to produce more plants. We’ll show you step by step how to divide a Boston fern. You’ll enjoy having extra plants to share with plant-loving friends and family or maybe you’ll want to keep them for yourself, to create the relaxed atmosphere of a tropical forest throughout your home. View Article »