The journal

Care guides from the nursery

Watering, repotting, light and choosing the right plant, written by the people who grow them.

A snake plant with tall striped leaves in a white pot

Five plants that forgive a dark corner

Not every room has a bright window. These five houseplants cope with low light and still look good doing it.

Repotting without the stress

When a plant really needs a bigger pot, how to choose one, and a step-by-step repot that won't set it back.

A trowel scooping dark potting mix next to pruning shears

How often should you water a houseplant?

Forget the calendar. A simple finger test, the signs of too much and too little, and how watering changes through the year.

Young seedlings growing in a dark seed tray