Ryan Glynn, CPA
Plant Specialist & Interiorscaper
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How to
Prune a Rubber Plant
Rubber plants are a popular indoor house plant. They’re typically medium-sized but, if given time and space to grow, can become the size of a small tree. Rubber plants typically do not need much in the way of pruning. ...
How to
Trim Lucky Bamboo Plants
When you think about lucky bamboo plants, you probably picture a small bamboo plant growing in a container. While this is usually the case, lucky bamboo plants can grow up to tall and the leaves can reach long! Fortuna...
How to Prune Banana Plants
When, how, and why to trim a banana tree Banana trees grown in warm climates bear loads of delicious fruit, and even banana trees grown in colder climates make for great decor, even though they don’t fruit. In either c...
How to
Build a Homemade Hydroponics System
Hydroponic gardening involves growing plants in a water and nutrient solution without using any soil. Hydroponic gardens are easy to start in your own home so you can grow throughout the year. There are many different st...
How to
Prune Rosa Rugosa
''Rosa rugosa''—also called "rugosa rose," "Japanese rose," or "Ramanas rose”—is a variety of shrub rose. Each season, these roses produce a single flush of flowers, ranging in color from white to deep pink. This r...
How to
Winter Begonia
Begonias are a large family of beautiful tropical flowers that can liven up any garden. You can maintain fibrous begonias, which often have waxy leaves and always have traditional root balls, for 2-3 years with proper in...
How to
Care for a Goldfish Plant
The goldfish plant, or ''Columnea gloriosa'', is a trailing plant with attractive, dark green leaves and red flowers that resemble leaping fish. These pretty plants are native to the rainforests and tropical regions of t...
The Easiest Way to Prune and Shape a Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
Keep your tree stunningly green with these simple tipsFiddle leaf figs are a relatively low maintenance plant that can add some natural, tropical vibes to your home. While you don’t need to do a lot of pruning for this...
How to
Cut Bamboo
Everything you need to know about cutting and planting bambooBamboo has many advantages over several other kinds of wood. It grows phenomenally quickly, making it less expensive than many other varieties. The grain is at...
How to
Revive a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Fiddle leaf figs are popular houseplants with large, bright green leaves that brighten almost any space. While fiddle leaf figs are relatively easy to care for, they are prone to developing a few challenging issues. If y...
How to
Prune Gooseberry
Prized for its flavorful fruit, gooseberry has been around for centuries in Northern Europe and is today grown in favorable climates around the world. A properly-pruned gooseberry bush (which may also be trained as a cor...
How to Start a Hydroponic Garden
Growing houseplants without soil Gardening is a great way to grow your own decor or even some tasty dinner additions, but not everyone has a green thumb. Hydroponic gardens, or gardens that don't use water and ditch the ...
How to
Build a Hydroponic Garden
Hydroponics is a gardening system where you grow plants in a soilless solution, usually water. A hydroponic garden has a 30-50 percent faster growth rate and a larger yield than a soil garden. Hydroponic gardens also hav...
How to
Prune Burning Bush
Burning bush, or ''Euonymus alatus'', is a flowering deciduous shrub that grows vigorously to large sizes. If the bush is planted in an area where it can grow freely to any size, you only need to do light pruning for the...
How to
Grow a Garden in a Bottle
If you don’t have the time or space for an outdoor garden, a glass bottle garden makes a gorgeous and easy-to-maintain alternative! All you need is a large glass bottle, some appropriate planting medium, and a few plan...
How to
Get African Violets to Bloom
African violets are one of the most popular flowering houseplants. While it requires some effort, you can get your African violets to bloom by providing them with the right amount of light and humidity, and by regulating...
How to Propagate & Care for a Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)
Grow new rubber trees in water, soil, or by air layering''Ficus elastica'', also known as the rubber plant or tree, is a popular houseplant that’s super easy to take care of. Luckily, this plant is also easy to propaga...
