Welcome TR!
While this Forum is more for Carnivorous Plants, Carboniferous Plants would be nice and welcome too!
The Carboniferous Period of the Paleozoic Era began 354 million years ago. It lasted for about 64 million years, until 290 million years ago. The name “Carboniferous” came from the large amounts of carbon-bearing coal that was formed during the period.
Thank you Google!
As for tips, go to the main menus and look in each category for info and past posts, or do a search on each interest you have. That is the best way to get the most info the fastest.
Also, as you haven't mentioned what plants you have that you are wanting advice on, it makes it a bit difficult to know what plants you are referring to!
While I do read minds, I am a bit rusty right now, so perhaps try looking around the forum (people spent a lot of time preparing the info you are wanting, and posting it.... so it might be worth a little effort to look around. You will be amazed at what is already available as far as information goes)
and then if that doesn't help, then ask some specific questions about some specific plants, that weren't already answered.
That is the only advice/tip I have for you right now.... unless indeed you are wanting advice on Carboniferous Plants!
Welcome and good luck!