Browse gardening and houseplant articles published under Kelly Lawrence’s byline. For questions, suggestions, or corrections to a guide, contact the Swipe Garden editorial team.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 3 min read
Wild Monsteras are climbing tropical American aroids. Their aerial roots attach to supports, and mature climbing leaves often look different from juvenile foliage.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 3 min read
Monstera usually tolerates moderate indoor humidity. Measure the room with a hygrometer and use a clean humidifier when air is persistently dry.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 3 min read
Learn when Monstera can go outdoors, how to acclimate it gradually and how to avoid sunburn, cold shock and root problems.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 3 min read
Monstera can root in water, but growing it there long-term requires more care. Learn the safest steps for rooting, feeding and transplanting.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 2 min read
Palm fertilizer can suit some landscape plants, but not every crop or container. Learn how to check NPK, magnesium, labels and soil needs first.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 1 min read
Bermudagrass grows best in full sun and usually thins under sustained shade. Learn how to assess your yard and choose realistic alternatives.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 2 min read
Compare Bermudagrass and tall fescue by growing season, light, traffic, mowing and climate so you can choose a turf that suits your yard.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 1 min read
Sunburn on pothos usually appears as bleached, tan or crispy patches, often on the leaves facing a stronger window after a sudden change. Move the vine...
· By Kelly Lawrence · 4 min read
Identify 18 common pothos symptoms, from yellow leaves and guttation to root rot, insects and leggy vines, using a moisture-first diagnosis.
· By Kelly Lawrence · 2 min read
New pothos leaves are often smaller when a vine trails without support, receives too little usable light, or struggles with water or roots. Leaf size also...
