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Temecula, California September 2, 2022: Costco wholesale store.
Costco Is Selling a Plant That’ll Totally Bring Tropical Summer Vibes Indoors
So many varieties to choose from!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 26, 2025
IKEA Is Selling a $25 Tabletop Greenhouse That “Exceeded Expectations”
It’s great for plants and for display!
Olivia Harvey
Jun 25, 2025
These DIY Outdoor Lights Are Made with 3 Surprising Thrift Store Staples
They’re so easy to DIY.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 20, 2025
IKEA Is Selling a “Beautiful” Plant Pot, and People Are Buying Multiple
It’s currently 50% off.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 18, 2025
It’s Your Last Chance to Buy This Retro IKEA Garden Gem (Now 40% off!)
There’s no restock on the horizon, so get it while you can.
Megan Baker Detloff
Jun 13, 2025
Less Is More When It Comes to Plant Styling, According to This Master Gardener
Intentionality is key.
Cori Sears
Jun 12, 2025
This Renter-Friendly IKEA Hack Turns Any Balcony into a Greenhouse
You can pack an impressive number of plants into this little space.
Sarah Everett
Jun 11, 2025
This $15 IKEA Kitchen Find Is Actually a Patio Superhero (It’s Adorable!)
One TikToker calls the beverage dispenser “the unhung hero of summer.”
Sarah Everett
Jun 6, 2025
I’m Stealing Martha Stewart’s Tip to “Decorate Any Outdoor Space”
You can grab a nearly identical one from Wayfair.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 6, 2025
My Mom Swears This $40 Tool Makes Gardening So Much Easier
It serves so many purposes.
Morgan Pryor
May 28, 2025
My Mom's Secret to Making Her Yard Look Perfect? This 2-in-1 Amazon Gadget
It makes upkeep easier.
Morgan Pryor
May 27, 2025
Here’s Where You Can Find Gardening Supplies for Basically Free This Summer
You can score seeds, tools, and more.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
May 15, 2025
The Only Pair of Pruners You’ll Ever Need, According to a Gardening Pro
The tree and shrubs manager at Swansons Nursery in Seattle, Washington, has 13 years of experience, and here is his recommendation.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
May 19, 2025
This Flower Could Be Secretly Sabotaging Your Bouquet
It’s beautiful, but it might be the reason for other wilting flowers.
Sarah Everett
May 18, 2025
People Are Buying This Double-Duty Outdoor Furniture Gem for Parties
It's highly multifunctional!
Megan Gray
May 15, 2025
This Genius Hack Helps Me Fill Large Planters Practically for Free
Bonus: You’ll be recycling while you’re at it!
Ashley Poskin
May 14, 2025
This DIYer Turned a Pallet into a Gorgeous Planter in 20 Minutes
No formal measuring required!
Olivia Harvey
May 12, 2025
4 Ways My Nana Inspired My Love of Gardening — and the Earth
Nana Rose has a succulent she ironically named Petunia; a collective, wild rosebush, called Abigail, and a lavender cluster dubbed Lavender Lass.
Rose Morrison
May 11, 2025
You've Been Planting Your Tomatoes All Wrong
It only takes a few minutes
Alyssa Longobucco
May 9, 2025
Never Throw Away Boring Plastic Plant Hangers Again With This "Genius" Trick
Instead of throwing plastic plant hangers away, simply transform them into something stylish.
Olivia Harvey
May 8, 2025
This $13 Cult-Favorite Trader Joe’s Gem Is Back in Stock
The peonies have returned!
Olivia Harvey
May 7, 2025
This Raised Garden Bed Is “Perfect” for Beginners and Small Spaces
No tools required.
Britt Franklin
Apr 29, 2025
This Chic Planter So Roomy and It Only Cost $21 (It Sold 49 Times in 5 Days!)
Plus, it’ll go with any aesthetic.
Abby Monteil
Apr 28, 2025
For Just $30 This Brilliant Planter Brings Fresh Herbs to Any-Sized Home
You can grow five different plants at once.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 27, 2025
My Mom and Grandpa Swear This $28 Tool Makes Weeding 10x Easier
It's their pro secret.
Morgan Pryor
Apr 25, 2025
IKEA Is Selling the Cutest Planter for Only $15
It’s perfect for a patio or a windowsill!
Lara Walsh
Apr 24, 2025
Aldi’s $40 Raised Planter Is Back in Stock and People Are So Excited
Grab one before they’re gone!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 21, 2025
This Antique-Looking Anthropologie Planter Is “A Textured Eye-Catcher”
It’ll get better and better as time goes by.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 18, 2025
“Cut and Come Again” Flowers Are My Secret to a Garden That Blooms All Summer Long
They barely take any work.
Alyssa Longobucco
Apr 17, 2025
These Flowers at Costco Are Some of the Most Gorgeous I’ve Ever Seen
They can be delivered straight to your door.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 17, 2025
Trader Joe’s Beloved $13 Succulent Baskets Are Back, and I’m Snagging One
Pick one up for the plant person in your life.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 15, 2025
This IKEA Plant Stand Will Totally Up Your Windowsill Styling Game
There’s a reason this IKEA plant stand has 75-plus 5-star reviews.
Jessie Quinn
Apr 14, 2025
Anthropologie Shoppers “Adore” This Scalloped Pot, and I Totally Get It
It comes in three colors, and I can’t pick a favorite!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 11, 2025
You Can Garden Like Joanna Gaines with These Flower Seeds from Magnolia
The packaging doubles as decor.
Nikol Slatinska
Apr 11, 2025
It’s Your Last Chance to Buy This Shade of the Beloved $6 IKEA Planter
This is your last chance to buy this color.
Olivia Harvey
Apr 10, 2025
Your Spring Plants Definitely Need This Huge $74 Planter
It’s a bestseller!
Nikol Slatinska
Apr 10, 2025
I’m Running — No, Sprinting — to Trader Joe’s to Get This $6 Spring Find
The bunnies are officially back!
Olivia Harvey
Apr 9, 2025
My Father-in-Law’s Kind-of-Gross Gardening Secret Has Worked for Decades
His garden is the envy of the neighborhood.
Karli Edmondson-Matthews
Apr 8, 2025
Martha Stewart’s “Right Plant, Right Place” Strategy Transformed My Spring Garden Plans
Let the queen of gardening guide you.
Jennifer Prince
Apr 6, 2025
“Chaos Gardening” Is the Effortless Gardening Trend to Try This Spring — Here’s How to Start
Simply sprinkle and enjoy.
Alyssa Longobucco
Mar 30, 2025
The “Plate Method” Is Your Secret to Planning the Perfect Veggie Garden
Your green-thumb summer awaits.
Brittany Leitner
Mar 22, 2025
I “Shopped” My Local Library for My Spring Garden (It’s Free!)
Officially the easiest way to become a green thumb.
Jennifer Prince
Mar 17, 2025
West Elm’s New Rolling Plant Stand Is a Must-Have for Small Spaces
It could also double as a tiny side table.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 16, 2025
Aldi’s New $13 Rattan Plant Stand Looks 4x the Price
It’s high-end boho without the high cost.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 13, 2025
This Unexpected Thrift Store Find Will Totally Transform Your Patio
This DIY is ingenious!
Olivia Harvey
Mar 8, 2025
Aldi Has Potted Plants for Less Than $4 Each, & They’re Flying Off Shelves
As if you needed an excuse to take another trip to Aldi.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 6, 2025
This Gorgeous Aldi Plant Find Is Just $5 (It’s Perfect for Spring, but Hurry!)
Warm weather is just ahead.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 25, 2025
Costco Has Gorgeous Tulip Bulbs for Under $20 Right Now (They Bloom for Weeks!)
Spring has sprung at Costco!
Olivia Harvey
Feb 23, 2025
How I Keep 24 Plants Alive on Vacation as a Pro Plant Writer
It’s all about preparation.
Jessie Quinn
Feb 12, 2025
6 Tiny Plant Habits to Help Your Indoor Greenery Thrive
You'll be so glad you did!
Jessie Quinn
Feb 12, 2025
Got a “Dying” Plant? Don’t Panic (or Throw It Away!) — Check This First
It might be just fine.
Molly Williams
Feb 12, 2025
5 Ways I Changed After Becoming a "Plant Person"
I've gained so much more than just plant expertise.
Alyssa Longobucco
Feb 12, 2025
The 5 Tools Every New Plant Owner Needs (Plus 3 to Level Up Your Skills)
You probably already have a couple of them!
Alyssa Longobucco
Feb 12, 2025
5 Gorgeous Colorful Houseplants That Double as Decor
Loving these purples and pinks!
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Feb 12, 2025
The First Thing I Always Do When I Buy a New Plant
It’s not what you might think.
Alyssa Longobucco
Feb 12, 2025
The 6 Best Plants I Swear By for Even the Darkest Corners of My Home
No light? No problem!
Cori Sears
Feb 12, 2025
Find Out Your First Plant Personality, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Discover which plant goes with your traits!
Sterling Bowen
Feb 12, 2025
Your Quick & Easy Plant Glossary for Even the Most Confusing Terms
Your new hobby also comes with a new vocabulary!
Jessie Quinn
Feb 12, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Which Plants Love Your Home’s Indoor Light
Now you know what “bright indirect light” means!
Cori Sears
Feb 12, 2025
The 9 Easiest Houseplants Any Beginner Can Keep Alive (Really!)
Just don’t buy all of them at once.
Molly Williams
Feb 12, 2025
Costco Just Brought Back This Customer-Favorite Garden Gem for Spring
It will actually keep your plants alive.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 8, 2025
Costco Is Selling Huge Houseplants for Under $20 (Run, Don’t Walk!)
Need a little more greenery to get you through winter? Time to head to Costco.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 5, 2025
5 Houseplants That Will Take Over Your Instagram Feed in 2025, According to Pros
You’re going to love them!
Cori Sears
Jan 4, 2025
Kathy Hilton Puts This Unexpected Item in Her Flower Arrangements
It’s for the most surprising reason, too!
Olivia Harvey
Dec 22, 2024
Costco’s “Smart” Home Find Will Make Your Backyard an Oasis (It’s a Great Gift!)
It’s perfect for the bird-lover in your life.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 18, 2024
This Gorgeous Pick Is the 2025 Flower of the Year (It Makes a Perfect Gift!)
It’s so easy to care for, too.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 17, 2024
This $15 IKEA Find Is A Must For Anyone With Houseplants Bigger Than They Are
Save your back and your floors.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 12, 2024
Costco Has the Cutest Mini Holiday Decor Item for Under $20 (Grab 3!)
These will give you so much joy throughout the holiday season and beyond!
Olivia Harvey
Dec 10, 2024
Aldi Just Brought Back This Retro Favorite Find for Only $5
If you missed out last time, now’s your chance!
Megan Baker Detloff
Dec 6, 2024
You’ll Want One of These Colorful New IKEA Finds for Every Room
It comes in two gorgeous colors.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 3, 2024
The Only Rake You'll Ever Need, According to a Lawn Pro of 20 Years
It's been his go-to for decades.
Ella Cerón
Oct 18, 2024
Costco Is Selling the “Perfect” Faux Plant Find for a Steal
“I thought they were real!”
Abby Monteil
Oct 18, 2024