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Learn the proper care and techniques to keep house plants alive and well in this free educational video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:

Water, light and soil conditions for the common house plant are discussed in this free educational video series.

The special needs of exotic and tropical house plants are discussed in this free educational video series.

Flower bulb care and attention is discussed in this free educational video series.

How to care for an unusual house plant is discussed in this free educational video series.

Tips for maintaining a healthy house plant are discussed in this free educational video series.

Ways to avoid common mistakes that result in a plant's sickness or death are discussed in this free educational video series.

Understand what soil will best allow your house plant to thrive in this free educational video series.

Discover the perfect amount of sunlight for your house plant in this free educational video series.

Learn the best ways to utilize light for the common house plant in this free educational video series.

Learn the best techniques for sanitizing the areas around your house plant in this free educational video series.

Trees can be kept as house plants, if the right steps are taken. Learn more in this free educational video series.

Discover popular and creative design ideas for the common house plant in this free educational video series.

Learn how to arrange your house plant the best way possible in this free educational video series.

A cactus can become a house plant - as long as the right steps and precautions are taken. Learn more in this free educational video series.

Understand the relationship between house plants and your health in this free educational video series.

Common house plant tips are discussed in this free educational video series.

Let's face it- not all of us have a green thumb. Though we try and try, some plants seem to just refuse our tenacity. This can be daunting and discouraging to those who want to enjoy the beauty of live plants at home. However, if you are one of these poor souls that seem to be cursed by plants, there is hope! Sometimes the simplest actions can make your dried up green thumb blossom into a lush and thriving appendage. Of course, there are simple things that a plant needs for survival. Water, soil, sun, and air seem to be the basic building blocks of plant care. So, with the proper combination of these simple elements, a former eyesore household plant could be transformed into the envy of plant lovers everywhere.
In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to care for house plants. You will learn easy to follow instructions for caring for tropical house plants, cactus and other unusual house plants. Get tips for avoiding common gardening mistakes, using the right soil, and providing the right amount of light for plants. If you have ever tried to care for house plants and failed, let our expert show you the tips you need to keep your plants alive and healthy.
Yolanda Vanveen Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs on the Internet, at garden shows and at farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Vanveen represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, "Smart Gardening," demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs.dkdk
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