Oddly enough, the Japanese aralia that I have is not being grown as a houseplant. Mine is growing in the ground in my yard. Once again, oddly enough, it should not be growing outdoors in my zone 6 region of Northeast Tennessee. [See my article Growing Plants Where They Shouldn’t Grow.] That being said, the ...
If you are someone like me, who really likes having plants in their house, you probably have quite a few in your collection. I have noticed, however, that most indoor gardeners tend to buy the same types of plants, such as philodendrons, scheffleras, and/or vines. Of course, it is much easier to do this. The ...
Sweet Leaf Plant, also known as Stevia rebaudiana, is one of the newer exotic houseplants available today. This culinary herb, with its leaves that are readily accepted as a natural sweetener, is an evergreen houseplant native to Paraguay and other countries. Although this natural sweetener has been so readily accepted in many countries, is not ...
Terrariums are a fantastic indoor project for kids of all ages, especially during the winter months. What is not to love? Terrariums use recycled materials, can become quirky playscapes, and make great gifts. You do not even need a green thumb to create fabulous indoor gardens with your kids. Gather supplies This is an inexpensive ...
Not everyone has a green thumb, and not all houseplants require one. Many houseplants are easy to grow and tolerant of those of us with a thumb that is more black than green. Easy to Grow Houseplant #1 – Sansevieria (also known as Snake Plant or Mother-in-Law’s Tongue) The Snake Plant is at the top ...
Carbonated water is great for plants, if you can spare it. According to the horticultural experts at the University of Colorado, plants watered with sparkling mineral water grow faster and greener than those that drink water alone. The dissolved carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur, and sodium in sparkling water are essential for plant growth ...
If you would like a houseplant that is really easy to grow and that will grow fairly quickly, you should definitely find an arrowhead vine to bring home. I have always loved this particular houseplant. It is not only an easy-care plant, but the arrowhead vine is also easy to keep looking good through the ...
For those of us who own small, curious pets, or who have equally small and curious children, the conditioning to keep poisonous substances out of the reach of the small and curious is well known. Locks are put upon cabinet doors and chemicals, medicines, detergents and soaps are kept far out of reach on shelves ...
Houseplants can make a space more beautiful, lively and even healthier. A single houseplant can filter and clean the air of an entire room. Houseplants don’t have to be a great deal work, or require a green thumb, there are some plants even the busiest of black finger touting homeowners can keep alive. The trick ...
Poinsettias grace the homes of millions of American’s each December bringing bright Christmas cheer – but as soon as the holidays are over, most of them are discarded. I never knew that there was any other choice. My mother was an avid gardener, yet she cast hers away so I assumed that their lives were ...
