Different kinds of containers are better or worse at retaining soil moisture. Careful choice and placement can cut back the amount of watering you need to do.
Dried gourds make perfect decorations for your fall table, or you can use them to make birdhouses or decorative dippers and bowls. Gourds have a variety of uses. Here are a few do it yourself tips...
No way to store some of your extra vegetables for winter? Then turn an old refrigerator or deep freeze into a root cellar.
Moving to a new home is stressful, not only for people, but also for plants; they spend most of their natural life sitting in one spot. Here are some tips for making the move to your new home -...
Spider mites are tiny (1/50 of an inch), rust-colored insects that have piercing/sucking mouth parts. They suck the fluids from leaves and stems, robbing plants of essential nutrients. Plants...
Starting plants from seed indoors is a great way to get a jump-start on spring. Although it takes a bit of a knack, it's not hard - especially when you know a few tricks of the trade.
You need to fertilize houseplants during their growing season, which is spring and summer.
More houseplants die from too much water than from not enough. Here's how to determine when your plants need water.
Your houseplant is growing from the top, but the bottom leaves are turning yellow and dropping off, and there are roots coming out the drainage hole. It's definitely time to transplant into a...
Propagating from stem cuttings is an economical way to add to your houseplant collection.
Your indoor plants have had a long, hard winter. Little or no humidity, soaring temperatures and cold drafts are hard on tender tropicals. Why not give them a little vacation outdoors for the...
Plants grown in hanging containers dry out much more quickly than plants grown in pots on the ground. The reason is that air circulates around the pot constantly. Self-watering pots are the only...
Are your houseplants looking less than shipshape? Don't toss them overboard. Once you zero in on the problem, chances are you can have them growing well again in no time.
Lucky Bamboo is thought to bring good fortune in Chinese culture, and in recent years has gained tremendous popularity in the West.
The hardiness of bamboo plant is symbolic of good health....
Choosing a pot for your houseplant can sometimes be overwhelming. There are many different sizes, colors, designs and they are made out of different materials. You should choose a pot that...
Bamboo plants are relatively low-maintenance, needing little personal care. After purchasing a healthy plant, follow the steps below to maintain it.
Houseplants bring the beauty of the outside inside. The challenge of this is not only do houseplants require conditions similar to the outside, many require conditions similar to a tropical...
The Jade plant, or Crassula argentea, is one of the most commonly grown houseplants. It's popularity comes from it's classic beauty and it's low-maintenance requirement. Care of the Jade plant is...
When choosing houseplants, look for plants that you enjoy growing and can properly care for in your home. Follow these steps when you're ready to shop.
Propagation of African Violets is a slow process, but it will produce more plants that you can use as gifts or to beautify your surroundings. Here's how it's done.
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