houseplants

Green plant and frosted window. (Adobe Stock │ #150300423 - Studio Light & Shade)
Home and Family, Horticulture

February triggers houseplants to begin emerging from winter dormancy

University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kathi Mecham explains winter dormancy and spring care for common houseplants. Read More

Home and Family, Horticulture

Check houseplants for fungus gnats

Repotting houseplants (Photo: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Spring houseplant care



Dogs, cats, and other animal companions that share your home can be at risk if they ingest houseplants that are poisonous to them. (Photo: Bruce J. Black and Emily Steele, Illinois Extension)

Keep their paws off overwintering indoor plants

There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

Neatening up the lawn in autumn or fall using a lawnmower to cut and bag the grass and dead leaves under trees alongside the road (Photo: iStock - Ozgur Coskun)

Fall is ideal time to set home landscape up for spring success