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The Basics

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The Sill® + NYBG: Beginner-Friendly PlantsThe basics
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The Sill® + NYBG: Beginner-Friendly Plants

With help from NYBG, we're answering your top plant care and gardening questions. Growing green has never felt easier!

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The Sill® + NYBG: Container GardeningThe basics

The Sill® + NYBG: Container Gardening

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The basics

Herb Care and Botanical Cocktail Making

Learn how to grow your own herbs and curate your own botanically inspired cocktails.

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Care, made calm

New here? Start with the essentials.

Five-minute reads that cover the questions every new plant parent has — your confidence is our priority.

How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants
Plants 101

How Often & How Much You Should Water Houseplants

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How to Fertilize Your Houseplants
Common Care Questions

How to Fertilize Your Houseplants

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repotting plants
Common Care Questions

How To Repot Your Houseplant

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How to Use Grow Lights for Houseplants
Common Care Questions

How to Use Grow Lights for Houseplants

5 min read