The calathea family comprises more than 300 cultivars, dozens of which are highly sought after as houseplants. Many calathea types boast bold, contrasting leaf veining that draws the eye and creates a ...

Calathea roseopicta, also commonly known as rose painted calathea, is a colorful tropical plant with oval-shaped, dark green leaves marked with areas of pink and red. Native to South America, calathea ...

Which potting soil is best? Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals. Its purpose is to help potted plants such as vegetables, ...

Did you hear about the ghost who got evicted from the graveyard? He couldn’t pay his rent because he was dead broke. We all need to stretch our dollars, but potting soil isn’t the place to scrimp when ...

Question: I keep reading that I’m supposed to be using a special potting soil to start my seeds that’s different from the kind of potting soil I’m supposed to use to fill my patio containers. What’s ...