You can grow a garden in a dish or planter that will be a nice conversation piece on your coffee table, near a window, or on another type of table. By carefully choosing the correct dish or planter, soil, plants and accessories you may be able to maintain your mini dish garden for several years. ...
Succulent plants are not only easy to care for but provide a wealth of intriguing shapes and stunning colors. What’s even better is the fact that these exotic showstoppers have the unique ability to grow in some of the most unlikely places. And I bet you thought they were just desert plants. While these exotic ...
Gardening can be a forte of many pleasures. What is beauty to one is another’s nightmare. This is where personal preference and creativity come into play. It takes a special gift to become a masterful green thumb especially when dealing with specific plants. Cacti and succulents are one of the neediest in the skillful nature ...
Are you a plant killer? Many people enjoy having plants around the house but unfortunately, they just don’t know how to care for them. In this article, I will cite four types of house plants that are easy to care for. The first type of house plant is commonly known as an ivy. There are ...
When recommending the best houseplants for the bedroom, we are going to assume two things. First, that the lighting in the room will be low, medium, or half-day sun. Second, we will assume that since the plant is in the bedroom, something with low maintenance requirements and that does not make a mess – shed ...
Undersea arrangements are beautiful, but underwater plant life cannot survive outside of a natural habitat. Other live growth can be used instead, and it can become part of a dish garden display. Many succulent plants look a lot the underwater varieties, but they require very little care. A dish garden can include beautiful shells, beach ...
While I love all sorts of vegetation, I have a soft spot in my heart for succulents — a class of plants that generally includes those that store water in leaves and stems. Not only are they wonderfully hardy for those born without a green thumb (that would be me), but I love their intense ...
Hens and chicks are some of the hardiest and most versatile succulents available. They spread and fill in bare spots, and when they eventually produce very interesting and eye catching blooms, especially when root bound. Hens and chicks have been popular for many years, and they will continue as a flowerpot favorite for decks, patios, ...
Taking care of cactus is relatively easy, notes veteran cactus grower Hazelyn Guerrero of Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. However, despite the utmost care, mortality can never be avoided so the grower should not be disappointed when such incidents arise. “It may be hard at first, but as you get to know your plants, you’ll ...
Creating a potted garden with succulent plants is both easy and economical, even for the beginner gardener. Succulents store water in their roots, leaves and stems, which means that you don’t have to water them very often. Also, succulents are able to stay in the same pot for a long time which means you rarely ...
