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Before you bring home a new plant, be sure to check that it's safe for your pets, too.

20 Pet-Friendly Houseplants That Are Safe for Cats or Dogs—And 20 That Aren't

Get peace of mind (and a greener space) with these pet-friendly plants, plus find out which plants aren't so safe for cats and dogs.

This would brighten up your Instagram feed.

See What North Dakota’s Sunflower Fields Look Like in Full Bloom

North Dakota’s sunflower season is almost over, but these captivating photos and videos won’t fade.

Rogue invader or pleasant pot-mate? You be the judge.

Why Mushrooms Grow in Potting Soil—and What to Do About Them

If you spot a mushroom growing in the same pot as your houseplant, there's no need to panic.

How to Turn Your Aloe Vera Plant Into a Sunburn Remedy

With the right knowledge, you can harvest homegrown aloe vera and take advantage of its medicinal properties.

Catnip has some real benefits beyond getting your pet wasted.

The Surprising Reason Cats Love to Roll Around in Catnip—and It's Not Just for the High

Catnip is good for tripping out, but there's actually another tangible benefit for cats that doesn't involve a recreational high.

Squishy, discolored leaves mean trouble.

How Often Should You Water Succulents?

Yes, it is possible to underwater your succulents. This is how much moisture the desert plants really need.

Shopping for New Houseplants? Here’s How to Pick Out the Healthiest Specimens

Shopping for healthy plants may feel like a guessing game, but there are several signs you can look for to boost your chances of horticultural success.

What Is White Asparagus?

Though they differ in taste and appearance, white asparagus and green asparagus are the same plant species.

A Tree That Flowers With 40 Different Fruits

For most of the year, the trees of 40 fruits look like any other tree. But in spring, dozens of shades of pinks and reds and whites begin to appear.

Whether you're a beginner or not, these items will help your garden flourish.

10 Essential Tools That Will Help Your Garden Thrive

Essential gardening tools like the Flexi Hose, gloves, and more can keep your greenery looking lush all season long.

Two black vultures whose poop comes with perks.

10 Animals Whose Poop Comes With Perks

Sometimes animal poop does double (ahem) duty.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

Don't bet on finding one of these on St. Patrick's Day

Here Are Your Chances of Finding a Four-Leaf Clover This St. Patrick's Day

Your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are one in thousands, but there are some steps you can take to increase your luck.

Spring Is the Best Time to Repot Your Houseplants—Here's How

Any plants you've had for more than a year likely needed to be repotted, and early spring is the best time of year to give them an upgrade.

Leaves of the Conophytum bilobum succulent.

Your Plant Addiction Is Fueling a Succulent Poaching Crisis

Rare succulents native to California and South Africa are being poached to meet soaring demand from houseplant collectors.

The ‘Doomsday Vault’ Has Opened Its Doors to Receive New Seed Deposits

The Svalbard Global Seed Bank in Norway contains 1.1 million seed samples from roughly 6000 plant species, and it just received a new batch of deposits.

Pet-Safe (and Toxic) Flowers to Be Aware of This Valentine's Day

When dropping hints about gifts to your Valentine, mention these pet-safe flowers to consider and toxic species to avoid.

Is Catnip Bad for Dogs?

Cats on catnip can be quite fun to watch. Can dogs get in on the action? Yes, but it probably won’t be as entertaining.

Leonardo DiCaprio at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2020.

Meet Leo—A Critically Endangered Tree Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

Thanks to Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental activism, there’s now a critically endangered species named in his honor.

This compound butter includes wild garlic and dandelion.

11 Common Weeds You Can Eat

Many common yard weeds—from purslane to dandelion—are perfectly edible, if you know how to identify and prepare them.

Calling All Green Thumbs: Here’s Your Chance To Save Big at The Sill (And Get Some Cute Plants, Too)

For a limited time, you can save big on cute indoor plants and succulents from The Sill, thanks to this special “buy now, save later” promotion.

This Is the Best Time to Carve a Pumpkin to Make It Last for Halloween

To avoid greeting trick-or-treaters with a rotten jack-o'-lantern on Halloween, you should wait until the last minute to carve your pumpkin.

Tips for Growing a Giant Pumpkin

With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next Halloween.

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