Water this easygoing houseplant when the soil is dry.

Snake plants store water in their leaves, so avoid overwatering them. How often to water them depends on their light, soil, ...

Rice water is rich in starch and nutrients that help plants grow, especially when fermented. Use the rinsing, boiling, or fermenting method—fermented rice water is most effective. Apply no more than ...

Woman in in yellow shirt and green apron watering house plants - Focus Pixel Art/Getty Images Did you know that the ingredients for an affordable, natural fertilizer that will help your plants thrive ...

When you soak and rinse rice before cooking, you can save the water for your plants. Here are eight plants you can fertilize ...

Know your plants’ needs. Tap water is fine for most houseplants. For some delicate species, such as orchids, ferns or ...

One method to develop a greener thumb: Knowing when to water your plants. The general rule for watering plants, or your lawn and garden, is to water them once a week. However, your flowers and other ...

If you've noticed white spots on your houseplants or brown, wilting leaves, it's possible hard water is to blame. Hard water contains high mineral content, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, that ...

Here's the scoop on the popular DIY fertilizer trick.