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- How to Bring Outdoor Plants Inside for Winter — Without Bringing the Bugs
Want to save a favorite outdoor plant before winter arrives? Here’s how to bring outdoor plants inside safely, check for pests, make the transition easier, and avoid bringing unwanted little hitchhikers into your home. - How to Cut Back Perennials in Fall: What to Cut and What to Leave Standing
Wondering which perennials to cut back in fall—and which ones are better left standing? Here’s a practical guide to cleaning up daylilies, hostas, peonies, irises and more while leaving beneficial winter interest behind. - Propagating Coleus: How to Turn One Plant Into a Whole Collection
Turn one coleus plant into a whole collection! Learn how to take coleus cuttings, root them in water, transplant them into soil, and keep your new plants growing happily indoors through winter. - How to Propagate a Snake Plant by Dividing Pups
Learn how to propagate a snake plant by dividing pups with this simple step-by-step guide, from separating the baby plant to potting it up and helping it thrive on its own. - How to Grow a Coleus Tree: From a Cutting to a Beautiful Indoor Plant
Turn an ordinary coleus into a beautiful indoor tree with a little patience and plenty of pruning. Learn how to train the stems, shape a full canopy, and keep your coleus tree growing beautifully indoors—even through a long northern winter.
