Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural environment, humans, and wildlife. He holds degrees in journalism and environmental anthropology. Knowing how to repot a plant is an ...

Whether you’ve kept a fiddle-leaf fig alive for years or you’ve killed more succulents than you can count, repotting a houseplant can be a daunting task. If you want your plant to thrive, though, it’s ...

Most houseplants need to be repotted once every year or two. There are obvious signs when it's time to repot, like roots growing out of the bottom of the pot. Choose a pot that's 1 to 2 inches larger ...

After years of failure, I’ve gotten a gardenia to grow and it is going to bloom! At least, it has buds. It’s growing so well, however, it is much too big for its pot. I read this is a good time of ...

Although the rollercoaster of weather the UK has experienced over the last week may make it hard to believe, spring is officially here. And with the arrival of spring comes another important ...

In the summer I bought a healthy gardenia. It is now in bloom but I think it will need repotting later. What soil should I use? Gardenias are exotic plants with gorgeous, scented flowers. To keep them ...