Andrew Courtney, Author at Homeowner.com

The croton plant (Codiaeum variegatum) is a popular houseplant that is prized for its lush, dazzlingly colored foliage. It has...

Fittonia (Nerve plants) are all elegance and grace, with their striking deep-green leaves and delicately patterned veins in white, pink,...

With bold and beautiful leaves, that come with diverse appearances, Alocasias are a joy to keep as houseplants. The only...

Flowers aren’t the only way to have stunning color in your garden or home. The attention-grabbing Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyerianus)...

Snake plants (Sansevieria trifasciata) have a reputation for being very hardy. That’s probably why they’re a familiar sight in many...

The Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum) is gaining popularity for its bold, blue-green foliage, and because it’s easier to keep...

Whether for cosmetic reasons or to improve the health of your houseplants, you’re likely to have to do some pruning...

Getting started in hydroponics can seem like a daunting task, when you begin to look at all the considerations that...

If you have tried your hand at gardening, you might have seen the phrase “bright, indirect light”. Unfortunately, this term...

Graptopetalum Paraguayense, more commonly known as the Ghost Plant, is an alluring succulent native to Mexico. Famed for its easy-to-care...

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