We've all heard, or experienced, the horror stories of the orchid that didn't live beyond the second week. As gorgeous as they are, a lot of houseplants can actually be quite high maintenance, meaning ...

Some people love animals but can’t commit to constant attention. If you don’t have time for a high-maintenance pet, you can still keep one. You just need to know where to get started and which animals ...

Low-maintenance reptiles can be a great choice if you're a novice pet owner or someone who has a hectic lifestyle with not a lot of time leftover to devote to a pet. There are lots of different types ...

No matter where you are in your gardening journey — whether you're a complete novice, someone who's dabbled with houseplants, or an experienced gardener — the desire for a thriving outdoor space ...

Melissa Fleur Afshar is a Newsweek reporter based in London, United Kingdom. Her current focus is on trending life stories and human-interest features on a variety of topics ranging from relationships ...