Mo & Rikta

Can I grow dahlias indoors year-round? Yes—with strong grow lights, cool temperatures, and a large enough container. Get the complete indoor growing guide.

Discover whether rose petals are safe to eat, which ones to avoid, how to harvest them, and simple ways to use them in food and drinks.

Can I grow coleus indoors? Yes—coleus makes an easy houseplant with bright light, consistent moisture, and warmth above 55°F.

Wondering if lilies can be planted in pots? Yes—learn the right pot size, soil mix, planting depth, and winter care for thriving container lilies.

Can I eat rose petals? Yes, if they’re from a chemical-free source. Learn which roses are safe, how to prepare them, and what to avoid.

Yes, Rose of Sharon can grow in a pot with the right container size, drainage, full sun, and consistent watering for healthy blooms all summer.

Can Lilies Grow Indoors? Learn the light, temperature, and drainage requirements for successful indoor lily blooms, plus why most are best as temporary displays.

Can raw elderberries kill you? No, but they can cause serious gastrointestinal illness and must be cooked before eating.

Can you cut spirea to the ground? Yes, but timing and variety matter. Learn when to hard prune, which types bloom on old wood, and the 4-6 inch rule.

Wondering if you can cut back spirea in fall? Learn why summer-blooming spirea handles a fall cutback, but spring-blooming types need different timing.