• How to Reuse Soil in Your Indoor Garden (Season After Season)(Post)

    Photo courtesy of rawpixelContainer gardening is pretty easy to make work. You can keep potted plants or make raised garden beds to help isolate the area where you’ll be growing and better contr ...

  • Reptile Intelligence: How Smart Are Reptiles, Really?(Post)

    Reptile Intelligence: More Than Just Instinct? TL;DR: The Scaly Scholars Are you still calling your bearded dragon a mindless reflex machine? It is time to upgrade your thinking! The old idea of a ...

  • How to Get Rid of Ants in Houseplants (3 Steps)(Post)

    Ants are a fairly common indoor pest, and keeping house plants can provide them with places to build nests inside. If you have potted plants, it’s possible for ants to form colonies near their roots, ...

  • How to Use Coco Coir for Plants: Mix Ratios and Tips(Post)

    Photo by Patrick PerkinsIf you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you already know what coco coir is. And if you don’t, head on over to our beginner article on types of growing media to find o ...

  • Are Betta Fish Smart? What Their Intelligence Really Means(Post)

    Why Do People Keep Betta Fish?Thinking about getting a betta fish? You’re not alone. Betta fish are one of the most popular tropical fish to keep. In fact, they come in second place only to goldfish.

  • Can Fish Recognize Their Owners? Yes, Here's How(Post)

    How to Persuade Your Fish to Like You Photo courtesy of Narcis Ciocan Although mammals like dogs and cats are the pets most known for their sociable natures, anyone with an exotic pet kno ...

  • Do Fish Recognize Their Owners? Science Says Yes(Post)

    Do My Fish Miss Me When I Leave the House?Fish are one of the least intelligent pets, right? Wrong.Fish are actually quite aware of their surroundings and can act excited or sad, much like other pets ...

  • Don't Forget to Flush...Your Growing Media(Post)

    So maybe you’ve heard of flushing growing media and wonder whether it’s necessary for your hydroponic setup. Water is already constantly flowing through it, right? But growing in hydroponics means us ...

  • Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors? (Yes, Here's How)(Post)

    Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors?Photo courtesy of Jorge LujanEver wondered if you can grow strawberries indoors? Turns out, the answer is yes! In fact, despite what you may have heard, it's actuall ...

  • What to Know When You Bring Home a New Houseplant(Post)

    What to Know When You Bring Home a New HouseplantAre you a beginner at indoor gardening? Or maybe you’ve had houseplants for years but still feel like you’re missing something about how to keep them ...

  • Growing Indoor Plants for Your Exotic Pets(Post)

    Have you thought about combining your interests in indoor gardening and exotic pets? Yes, it is possible to grow plants in your reptile or amphibian terrarium. Gardening in your pet’s tank ...

  • Mosquito-Eating Fish for Outdoor Ponds(Post)

    Fish That Eat Mosquitoes (And How to Keep Them Healthy Outside) Photo courtesy of Mohamed Nuzrath I’m ready to enjoy the warmer weather, but I hate dealing with mosquitoes. Don’t you? It see ...