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    The 3 Tools I Rely On to Stop My Dozens of Ferns From Going CrispyAll ferns need a certain level of humidity, which is where anyone experiencing a crispy-edged indoor fern crisis in summer is probably going wrong.
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    I’ve Been Gardening for 25 Years, Here Are the Books I Tell Beginners to BuyWhether you’re interested in propagating plants or want advice on growing herbs indoors, these books are a good place to start.
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    How to Grow Your Own Herb Garden (Without a Garden)Microgreens are super-easy to cultivate and possible to grow all year round, even in the smallest spaces.
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    Here’s the Advice I Give to Every Beginner Plant Parent.Being a better plant parent is not really about being “green-fingered.” It’s more often about choosing the right plants for you and your space.
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    My Favourite (Less Obvious Than Roses) Houseplants to Give on Valentine’s DayI’d take a heart-shaped houseplant over a bunch of 12 red roses every time.
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    My (Exceedingly Easy) Pruning Method Works for Ficuses, Devil’s Ivy, and MorePruning can sound like a daunting, tool-filled task, but it’s actually easy when you know how.
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    This Holiday Houseplant Gives Christmas Joy All Year RoundThe perfect evergreen way to spread Christmas love, joy, and happiness for seasons to come.
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    Everything You Need to Grow Winter Bulbs (Without a Garden)All the tools you need to help your flowers thrive through winter.
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    These 8 Houseplants Will Thrive in Even the Darkest, Shadiest NooksShade-loving plants can often feel like the second tier of the plant world, but that’s not the case.
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    This Dramatic, Big-Leafed Floor Plant Is a Ficus Without the HassleAlthough deservedly saturated on Instagram due to their handsome form, Ficus lyrata are finicky plants.