Leo Kim

I help readers understand their houseplants and keep them healthy indoors. I write about watering, light, propagation, pests, and simple care routines that make indoor gardening less confusing.

How to recognize and reduce root rot in pots and beds using gentle methods

How to recognize and reduce root rot in pots and beds using gentle methods

June 3, 2026

Simple pruning habits that keep your backyard lush and easy to care for

Simple pruning habits that keep your backyard lush and easy to care for

June 2, 2026

Compacted soil in home gardens and how to bring it back to life

Compacted soil in home gardens and how to bring it back to life

June 1, 2026

Perennial flowers that support productive vegetable beds year after year

Perennial flowers that support productive vegetable beds year after year

June 1, 2026

How to use pinching to get fuller flowers and herbs

How to use pinching to get fuller flowers and herbs

May 31, 2026

Mulch made easy for home gardeners: how to choose, use and benefit from better soil cover

Mulch made easy for home gardeners: how to choose, use and benefit from better soil cover

May 30, 2026

Dealing with mealybugs: how to spot, treat and prevent this cottony pest

Dealing with mealybugs: how to spot, treat and prevent this cottony pest

May 28, 2026

Heat stress in summer plantings: how to protect your yard from extreme temperatures

Heat stress in summer plantings: how to protect your yard from extreme temperatures

May 28, 2026

Companion plant partners that help your vegetables thrive

Companion plant partners that help your vegetables thrive

May 27, 2026

Bright summer color with easy annuals for pots and borders

Bright summer color with easy annuals for pots and borders

May 26, 2026

How to prepare raised bed soil for stronger flowers and kitchen crops

How to prepare raised bed soil for stronger flowers and kitchen crops

May 26, 2026

Common mistakes new home growers make and how to avoid them

Common mistakes new home growers make and how to avoid them

May 26, 2026

Practical tips for gardening with children in any outdoor space

Practical tips for gardening with children in any outdoor space

May 25, 2026

Dracaena care at home: simple steps for strong, glossy foliage

Dracaena care at home: simple steps for strong, glossy foliage

May 24, 2026

How to grow thyme all year in pots and beds

How to grow thyme all year in pots and beds

May 23, 2026

Why vegetables grow plenty of flowers but no fruit and how to fix it

Why vegetables grow plenty of flowers but no fruit and how to fix it

May 23, 2026

Easy greenery for small apartments: low-maintenance plants that really cope with limited space

Easy greenery for small apartments: low-maintenance plants that really cope with limited space

May 23, 2026

Simple crop rotation for a healthier home vegetable patch

Simple crop rotation for a healthier home vegetable patch

May 23, 2026

Soil propagation guide for beginner-friendly cuttings at home

Soil propagation guide for beginner-friendly cuttings at home

May 22, 2026

Brown, crispy leaf edges: understanding leaf scorch and how to prevent it

Brown, crispy leaf edges: understanding leaf scorch and how to prevent it

May 22, 2026

Mulching for moisture, fewer weeds and healthier soil

Mulching for moisture, fewer weeds and healthier soil

May 22, 2026

Repotting houseplants the right way for stronger roots

Repotting houseplants the right way for stronger roots

May 22, 2026

Why fruit splits on trees and vines and what you can do about it

Why fruit splits on trees and vines and what you can do about it

May 22, 2026

Mulch mistakes that harm plants and how to use mulch the right way

Mulch mistakes that harm plants and how to use mulch the right way

May 22, 2026

Pale leaves in the garden: how to diagnose chlorosis and bring plants back to health

Pale leaves in the garden: how to diagnose chlorosis and bring plants back to health

May 22, 2026

Understanding indoor plant light needs for healthier growth

Understanding indoor plant light needs for healthier growth

May 22, 2026

How to recognize and reduce root rot in pots and beds using gentle methods

How to recognize and reduce root rot in pots and beds using gentle methods

June 3, 2026

Compacted soil in home gardens and how to bring it back to life

Compacted soil in home gardens and how to bring it back to life

June 1, 2026

Perennial flowers that support productive vegetable beds year after year

Perennial flowers that support productive vegetable beds year after year

June 1, 2026

How to use pinching to get fuller flowers and herbs

How to use pinching to get fuller flowers and herbs

May 31, 2026

Mulch made easy for home gardeners: how to choose, use and benefit from better soil cover

Mulch made easy for home gardeners: how to choose, use and benefit from better soil cover

May 30, 2026

Simple pruning habits that keep your backyard lush and easy to care for

Simple pruning habits that keep your backyard lush and easy to care for

June 2, 2026

Dealing with mealybugs: how to spot, treat and prevent this cottony pest

Dealing with mealybugs: how to spot, treat and prevent this cottony pest

May 28, 2026

Heat stress in summer plantings: how to protect your yard from extreme temperatures

Heat stress in summer plantings: how to protect your yard from extreme temperatures

May 28, 2026

Companion plant partners that help your vegetables thrive

Companion plant partners that help your vegetables thrive

May 27, 2026

Bright summer color with easy annuals for pots and borders

Bright summer color with easy annuals for pots and borders

May 26, 2026

How to prepare raised bed soil for stronger flowers and kitchen crops

How to prepare raised bed soil for stronger flowers and kitchen crops

May 26, 2026

Common mistakes new home growers make and how to avoid them

Common mistakes new home growers make and how to avoid them

May 26, 2026

Practical tips for gardening with children in any outdoor space

Practical tips for gardening with children in any outdoor space

May 25, 2026

Dracaena care at home: simple steps for strong, glossy foliage

Dracaena care at home: simple steps for strong, glossy foliage

May 24, 2026

How to grow thyme all year in pots and beds

How to grow thyme all year in pots and beds

May 23, 2026

Why vegetables grow plenty of flowers but no fruit and how to fix it

Why vegetables grow plenty of flowers but no fruit and how to fix it

May 23, 2026

Easy greenery for small apartments: low-maintenance plants that really cope with limited space

Easy greenery for small apartments: low-maintenance plants that really cope with limited space

May 23, 2026

Simple crop rotation for a healthier home vegetable patch

Simple crop rotation for a healthier home vegetable patch

May 23, 2026

Soil propagation guide for beginner-friendly cuttings at home

Soil propagation guide for beginner-friendly cuttings at home

May 22, 2026

Brown, crispy leaf edges: understanding leaf scorch and how to prevent it

Brown, crispy leaf edges: understanding leaf scorch and how to prevent it

May 22, 2026

Mulching for moisture, fewer weeds and healthier soil

Mulching for moisture, fewer weeds and healthier soil

May 22, 2026

Repotting houseplants the right way for stronger roots

Repotting houseplants the right way for stronger roots

May 22, 2026

Why fruit splits on trees and vines and what you can do about it

Why fruit splits on trees and vines and what you can do about it

May 22, 2026

Mulch mistakes that harm plants and how to use mulch the right way

Mulch mistakes that harm plants and how to use mulch the right way

May 22, 2026

Pale leaves in the garden: how to diagnose chlorosis and bring plants back to health

Pale leaves in the garden: how to diagnose chlorosis and bring plants back to health

May 22, 2026

Understanding indoor plant light needs for healthier growth

Understanding indoor plant light needs for healthier growth

May 22, 2026