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Yes, you can be a green thumb, too! If you really want to be a plant person, then you have a genuine interest in plants, which means you want to learn how to grow and care for them. This Green Thumb Guide will give you a good jumpstart.
A "green thumb" is said to be someone born with the power to make any type of plant grow and thrive. Fortunately, you don't really have to be born with special powers to Read More
Water is every plant's essential element for growth. Plants require water to transport nutrients from the environment to its various parts, to regulate its temperature and Read More
Different houseplants thrive in different types of growing mediums or substrate. Some houseplants will grow well in regular soil, but since most houseplants are brought Read More
Hundreds of plant varieties are grown as houseplants because they thrive in indoor low light conditions. This doesn't mean that their light requirements can be ignored or Read More
The most common indoor plants are those that thrive in the low-light conditions of our homes and offices. These low-light indoor plants, however, are often native to shady Read More
Potted indoor plants require fertilizers as much as plants grown in open soil. But unlike outdoor gardens, container gardens require different methods of "feeding." Here Read More
Plants breathe through their leaves, which is why it is important to always keep them clean. Outdoors, Mother Nature takes care of cleaning the leaves through rain showers Read More
The primary objectives of mulching are to control weeds, maintain soil moisture and add beauty to the landscape. With these in mind, how do you choose from the many Read More
The tulip is a favorite spring flower, but did you know you could grow tulips indoors anytime of the year? Growing tulips in containers is just as easy, maybe even easier Read More
One of the best ways to propagate roses is by transplanting them in their bare root state. Bare-root roses remain stagnant until they are "awakened" through soaking and Read More
Many ornamental plants have the reputation of being hard to care for. Orchids are one of them. The truth is, orchids are no harder to grow and take care of than other Read More
The ivy, or the "Hedera", is a crawling plant that can be found in almost every home garden. Available in numerous varieties like the Duck Foot, Golden Snow, Misty, Read More
Aquarium plants are just as easy to grow as regular plants. Aquatic plants also have lighting and fertilizer requirements, so by giving them the same level of care that you Read More
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