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    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 control the

    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 p

    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 ou

    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.W

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

    Do Fish Recognize Their Owners? What the Science Says, and Which Fish Know You Best TL;DR Yes, many fish can tell their owners apart from other people. They learn your face, your routine and the way

    How to Bond With Your Fish: 4 Ways to Earn Their Trust(Post)

    How to Bond With Your Fish: 4 Ways to Earn Their Trust Photo courtesy of Narcis Ciocan Although mammals like dogs and cats are the pets most known for their sociable natures, anyone with an exo

    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 usi

    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 actually

    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 t

    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 seem