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Why Growers Use Citra-pots (And How to Repot Yours)Ask The Sill
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Why Growers Use Citra-pots (And How to Repot Yours)

Learn the key differences between standard nursery pots and Citra-Pots for citrus trees. Plus, get simple, beginner-friendly tips for repotting your tree into a planter or garden bed.

4 min read
How Do Plant Biostimulants Benefit Plants?Ask The Sill

How Do Plant Biostimulants Benefit Plants?

Want to unlock your plant’s full growth potential? Explore the benefits of plant biostimulants—the organic wellness boosters that help your houseplants and...

5 min read
Top Five Flowering Vines for GardenersAsk The Sill

Top Five Flowering Vines for Gardeners

Check out our top five flowering vines to add vibrant pops of color, easy privacy, and stunning fragrance to your landscape, patio,...

3 min read
How to Prune a Cacao TreeAsk The Sill

How to Prune a Cacao Tree

Learn how to prune your Theobroma cacao tree like a pro! Discover simple, step-by-step tips to prune your chocolate tree for lush...

2 min read
How to Harvest a Cacao Tree at HomeAsk The Sill

How to Harvest a Cacao Tree at Home

Learn how to easily harvest your own Theobroma cacao tree and spot the perfect time to pick your pods. Whether you're a...

4 min read
How to Grow and Care for Your Own Chocolate (Cacao) TreeAsk The Sill

How to Grow and Care for Your Own Chocolate (Cacao) Tree

Ever dreamed of growing your own chocolate? From lush canopy leaves to the magic of trunk-blooming flowers, we’re breaking down exactly how...

6 min read
Galentine’s Day Plant Party GuideAsk The Sill

Galentine’s Day Plant Party Guide

Celebrate the women who help you grow with a Galentine’s Day filled with greenery and "planty" bonding. This guide features interactive activities...

3 min read
The Sill 2025 Plant Trend Report & 2026 PredictionsAsk The Sill

The Sill 2025 Plant Trend Report & 2026 Predictions

A look at how we’re growing—at home and together. 

6 min read
How We Ship Plants Safely in WinterAsk The Sill

How We Ship Plants Safely in Winter

Shipping plants in cold weather takes extra care—and we’ve got it down. Learn how we ship plants safe, warm, and thriving all...

4 min read
Why Corporate Gifting with Plants Is a Game Changer (And How We Make It Easy)Ask The Sill

Why Corporate Gifting with Plants Is a Game Changer (And How We Make It Easy)

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Review of the Click and Grow Smart Garden 3Ask The Sill

Review of the Click and Grow Smart Garden 3

If you’re looking for a way to grow fresh produce in your home with minimal effort, check out our team’s review of...

5 min read
The Best Pet-Safe Plants to Gift this SpringAsk The Sill

The Best Pet-Safe Plants to Gift this Spring

We reached out to the pet experts at Chewy to help us pick out the best pet-friendly plants and fur baby accessories...

7 min read
The Best Non-Toxic Plants for Your Baby's NurseryAsk The Sill

The Best Plants for Your Nursery

When you grow plants in your baby’s nursery, you are instilling a love of nature in your baby that will last a...

3 min read
The Best Gifts for Every Love LanguageAsk The Sill

The Best Gifts for Every Love Language

When picking out a Valentine’s Day gift, consider your loved one’s love language. Whether it’s words of affirmation, physical touch, receiving gifts,...

3 min read
Holiday Gifts Plants Easy Houseplants DeliveryAsk The Sill

How to Give a Plant as a Gift Like a Pro

We often say that parenting a plant should be as wonderful as plants themselves—the same holds true for gifting a plant. Acquaint...

2 min read
Our Top 10 Tips and Tricks To Beat the Winter BluesAsk The Sill

Our Top 10 Tips and Tricks To Beat the Winter Blues

Now that the clocks have moved one hour back, it is inevitable that some of us are feeling the seasonal slump of...

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