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A Guide to Indoor Flowering Plants

Who doesn’t love a pop of color inside the home? Indoor flowering plants are a wonderful way to brighten up any space, add life to your decor, and bring nature indoors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced green thumb,...

Intention Gardening: Grow Your Dreams, One Plant at a Time

Have you ever considered that your garden could be more than just a pretty space, but also a place where you grow your intentions and manifest your dreams? Welcome to the world of intention gardening and horticultural spell jars! ?✨...

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Repotting Houseplants: A Simple Guide to Help Your Plants Thrive

Houseplants bring life and color to our homes, but like any living thing, they need the right environment to flourish. One of the key aspects of caring for your indoor plants is knowing when and how to repot them. Repotting...

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How to Bring Houseplants Indoors: A Step-by-Step Guide

As temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about bringing your houseplants back indoors. Transitioning plants from the outdoor growing season to indoor conditions can be tricky, but with a little preparation, you can ensure your plants stay healthy and...

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Green Classrooms, Happy Students: 5 Benefits of Classroom Plants

Discover five benefits of classroom plants, from hands-on learning to student well-being, plus tips for bringing more greenery into your classroom....
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Refresh Your Space: Mahoney’s Fall Houseplants and Trees

Let’s face it, millennials and new homeowners on the go crave a touch of nature in their lives, but don’t always have the time for high-maintenance greenery. This fall, Mahoney’s Garden Centers unveils a stunning collection of new fall plants,...

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Harnessing Nature’s Army: Banker Plants and Beneficial Insects in the Greenhouse

If you’re an avid gardener or just someone who loves to immerse themselves in the beauty of plants, you might have heard of Integrated Pest Management or IPM. IPM is a smart and sustainable way to handle pests. Instead of...

Apartment Gardening 101: How to Start a Garden in Your Small Space

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking to sprinkle a bit of green into your apartment life. Whether you’re nestled in the heart of Cambridge or perched up in a Boston high-rise, your quest for a personal green oasis is...

Brighten Up Your Holiday Season with Amaryllis and Paperwhites

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many of us look for ways to bring a little warmth and color indoors. Two of our favorite ways to do that? Amaryllis and paperwhites. These festive winter bulbs are...

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Video: How To Hand-Pollinate Your Citrus Plants

  Indoor citrus plants often bloom in winter when it’s too cold for pollinators. You can step in and do the work of the bees. Grab a small paintbrush or a cotton swab. Both tools move pollen easily. Find the...