Polina SergeyevaGetty Images The money tree plant, which is also known as pachira aquatica, is a tropical wetland tree that’s native to Central and South America. The tree will typically grow between six and eight feet tall when kept indoors (it can grow over 60 feet tall in the wild). Shockingly, that braided trunk you
It’s never too early to plan ahead when it comes to your garden. And as fall approaches, you may find yourself wondering what blooms will enhance your collection. While there are an array of eye-catching florals for the autumn season, including balloon flowers, dahlias, sunflowers and cosmos, you can’t overlook the beauty that comes with
Homemade pesto is not only delicious, but easy to make. While you can always buy some at your local supermarket, using minimal ingredients to make your own is worth every minute of your time because it’s delicious. Basil is a popular herb that can be grown indoors all year round, with sweet basil being the
Indoor plants can enhance the beauty and overall appearance of a space. Not only are they great for sprucing up your home decor and ridding the air of pollutants, but they’re also natural mood and creativity boosters. And if you’re a lover of greenery and vibrant florals, you know how important it is to find
You don’t have to be a decor enthusiast to appreciate the benefits of indoor plants. Not only are plants an easy way to fill your home with some pops of greenery — they’re also known to help purify the air, keep stress at bay and even boost creativity. In other words, they’re a no-brainer to
ANASTASIIA DMITRIEVAGetty Images When it comes to choosing a hard-to-kill houseplant, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better option than the snake plant. Also known as dracaena trifasciata, sansevieria trifasciata or mother-in-law’s tongue, snake plants are native to tropical West Africa. Because they store water in their leaves, they’re virtually indestructible. These popular, low-maintenance plants
If you’re a fan, you know that most dishes can benefit from the addition of a few creamy avocados. And while you can easily snag avocados at your local grocery store, you may have stopped to wonder how hard it would be to grow your own. The bad news is that it can take five
If you’ve been thinking about growing your own potatoes, now’s the time. But before you get started, you need to consider the right planting approach for your yard. A few years ago, I conducted a test: I grew German Butterball potatoes using seven different planting methods. Throughout the course of the growing season, the pros
When you’re trying to grow your hair thicker and longer, the process can seem to take forever. Hair grows about six inches each year on average, according to The American Academy of Dermatology Association, but oftentimes that growth feels minimal — especially when most folks lose 50-100 hairs each day. While it seems that for
