Bromeliad flowers are quite striking so it's important to know what to do with a bromeliad past its bloom.
Read moreHow to read a plant
Here are six common signs your plant needs help.
Read moreHow to care for air plants in the home
For the novice keeper of plants, you may think that "air plant" means it can survive just on air alone, but that's not true. Here's what you need to know about Tillandsia plant care in the home.
Read moreCreate an air plant "living art sculpture" for the home
Holding a Tillandsia xerographica, which can get quite large in its native habitat.
Tillandsia, or air plants, as they are commonly called, are popular to have in one's home and can look extraordinarily beautiful as a living art sculpture.
Read moreHow to organize a Plant Swap like a pro!
It's officialβour inaugural Plant Swap in NYC went off without a hitch and it was so much fun! If you're looking to do one in your neighborhood or city, here are 10 steps to help you organize your own Plant Swap.
Read moreAirBNB x Homestead Brooklyn
Homestead Brooklyn is teaming up with AirBNB to offer Urban Oases Garden Tours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Read moreBarcroft TV house tour
Barcroft TV took a spin by my home to spy on the latest plants.
Read moreThe most effective method to control houseplant pests
Green lacewings are just one of the many beneficial insects that are effective at reducing plant pest populations. Most would never consider releasing them into one's home, but I'll tell you why it's not a bad idea.
Read moreWin free plants for National Indoor Plant Week 2017!
Homestead Brooklyn is teaming up with Costa Farms to do a plant giveaway for National Indoor Plant Week! Click here to find out how to enter.
Read moreHow to identify common houseplant pests
If you have a love of houseplants, you'll likely eventually have a run-in with some of these common insect pests. Here's how you can identify them and how to control and/or eliminate them.
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