Five Fab Reasons to Grow House Plants for National Indoor Plant Week

Houseplants are almost magical when it comes to indoor décor: They work with just about every theme and style, from modern contemporary to casual and cottagey. And they instantly make any space more comfy and cozy. But houseplants are more than just good-looking home décor.

Generations of people have enjoyed the beauty of plants in their indoor spaces. Here are some reasons to celebrate during the third week in September.

Dogscaping Creates Safe Paws

Pets run through the lawn, roll in it, dig in it and often eat it so it’s no wonder that pet owners are thinking more and more about how to make their gardens pet friendly and pet safe.

Dogscaping is creates a safe place for pets to roll, run and roam outside.

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Gardens go for Olympic Gold

The summer Olympics is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean you should just root for the athletes! There is something else competing for your attention: your yard. Read more about how trees are the gold standard in your landscape from Gardening Know How! The Davey Tree offers tips on how to keep your trees healthy this season. 

Celebrates Back-to-School with Easy Houseplant Tips

It’s back-to-school time -- that means learning new things and brushing up on what you already know. What better subject to get a refresher on than nature? From classrooms to dorm rooms,houseplants bring the beauty of nature indoors and brighten any space.

Justin Hancock, garden expert from Costa Farms, says plants are perfect companions for students.

Hancock shares his Houseplants 101 lessons for indoor gardening success

Katie Dubow Named 2016 Emergent Communicator by GWA

Exceptional skill, strong ethics and tireless passion are just some of the defining characteristics of Katie Dubow’s work as creative director at Garden Media Group.

Now, she can add award winner to her list of accomplishments. The Association of Garden Communicators (GWA), the leading professional organizations of green industry communicators, will officially award Dubow with the first-ever Emergent Communicator Honor at the GWA Annual Conference and Expo in Atlanta on September 16-19. 

Awarded by the leading professional organization of green industry communicators, the Emergent Communicator Honor recognizes a professional under the age of 40 who shows exceptional skills, professional ethics and dedication to the GWA mission and values. Dubow will be one of five to receive GWA Honors at its annual awards banquet.