Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...

You know what plant parents say: “they grow up so fast,” and if you have a few seedlings yourself, chances are you get it. So, if those buds are already outgrowing their pots or you’re prepping for ...

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

Growing indoor and outdoor plants in pots comes with a lot of benefits. It's easier to control the amount of drainage and reduce pests and diseases, and you can relocate them to optimize sunlight ...

Despite what Instagram would have you believe, plant parenting is hard. There are so many questions to answer. Are you watering too much? Not enough? Is the light in your space bright, indirect, or ...

HuffPost may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Prices and availability subject to change. But like all good things, plants require work, patience and attention. One of the ...

Even if you weren’t a plant person before the pandemic, you may have gotten into having some greenery around your place—so you at least had some living thing to interact with. Part of the appeal of ...

close up of person repotting a plant - Veronika Kraeva/Shutterstock Repotting plants is an important process that allows your greenery to grow and thrive. Normally, repotting is pretty simple — gently ...

Whether you’ve kept a fiddle-leaf fig alive for years or you’ve killed more succulents than you can count, repotting a houseplant can be a daunting task. If you want your plant to thrive, though, it’s ...

Ever looked at your indoor plant and wondered if it’s happy in its pot? Sometimes, our green friends need a little more space to keep thriving. Repotting can feel intimidating, but catching the signs ...

We all love a good indoor plant. They brighten up spaces and make great company. Some may worry about giving their plants enough sunlight or water, but there’s one factor they may not consider ...