After growing up with a cactus-collecting dad, Yumi Kanai didn't feel comfortable with indoor plants. Scared of killing a non-cactus variety, Yumi decided to take the plunge with one of the easiest ...

Learn about the most important houseplants that actually purify the air, like peace lilies, aloe vera, and English ivy, and ...

Ivy is one of the most adaptable plants to grow both indoors and outdoors. Compact varieties look good in interior schemes and are particularly effective trailing from a shelf or a mantelpiece. In ...

The Devil’s ivy is known for its shiny, heart-shaped leaves which grow quite fast. It thrives in several conditions, making them ideal for small rooms as well as the living room or kitchen. How do you ...

As an ubiquitous ground cover and hillside planting, ivy is deemed too common, dull and old-fashioned. Its tendency to seed in natural areas has made it unwelcome in the conservation community.