Ficus Bejamina Houseplant Care Here in Southern California they grow outdoors (best to keep them away from foundations, sewer lines & sidewalks by the way)

A viewer on Youtube requested that I do a vlog on the Neanthe Bella Palm care so I’m finally getting around to it. When I

Even though I’ve been gardening for over 50 years (egads – that’s a long time!) and have my tried and true ways of doing things,

This Ask Nell topic comes from a Youtube viewer who questions if the brown tips on their houseplants are due to water quality.  Should they use distilled

Oh Jade Plants, some people love you and some people don’t.  Simply put, you’re just one of those plants that everyone seems to have an

Whenever I mention African Violets, I always get the response “oh, they were my grandmother’s favorite flower or my mother loves them”.  My grandmother grew

I know I am not the only one out there who’s a wacky succulent freak.  I’m so addicted to these intriguing beauties that I can’t

I love Sansevierias and I know I say that about a lot of plants but these spiky numbers really have a place in my heart.

I love Sansevierias and I know I say that about a lot of plants but these spiky numbers really have a place in my heart.

This houseplant shines—literally! I love the ZZ Plant because it’s gorgeous, tough and so easy to care for. ZZ plant is also known as Zanzibar

  Oh sweet little String Of Hearts, many people think you’re a succulent but you aren’t. This trailing houseplant is durable, easy as can be

This year, after moving back to San Diego, I decided to add some greenery to my apartment. Part of the green/brown thumb battle is choosing the