As you know, pictures can depict hundreds of words. But adding a caption with those pictures can describe even more. If you are a garden lover and active on Instagram, you can share some posts with pictures of your plants. So, irrespective of whether you are holding your coveted cactus plant in your lap or … Read more
A garden box has many advantages, but it may also be a bit pricey depending on the materials you choose to make. For the homestead projects, it is all about saving money and repurposing what we already have or can get cheap or free. Pallets seem to be one of those items. When it comes … Read more
Plant leaves have an outer waxy transparent coating called “cuticle” that helps in retaining water and do protect from fungus and other pathogens. So, cuticles are important for a plant. There is also stomata in leaves that exchange gases and water. With time leaves of indoor plants get covered with dust particles. If we do … Read more
There are hundreds and thousands of rose varieties grown around the world by rose lovers. Rose has very importance in every festival, special days in our life. From gifting to proposing, a rose has a great role in bringing smiles to our faces. Roses can be grown from cuttings. Rose cutting can be rooted directly … Read more
A porch is a shade fixed to the front of the house for resting. Plants can be kept in hanging pots under the shade of a porch to enhance the beauty of the place. Plants should be bushy and shouldn’t grow long. Generally, plants like Ferns and Philodendron are great for hanging baskets. The best … Read more
Orchids are hard to grow plants. They need to be taken care of regularly to get a good bloomsome. Orchids grown in pots may die if you do not keep misting the plant. I hard learned this by misting my orchid for two weeks and the plant died off. In wild, orchids like Phalaenopsis get … Read more
Most ferns love swamp, damp places where there are no direct sunlight falls. They can grow in shady forests to a crevice in rock if they get enough nutrients for the growth. Ferns can be grown indoors if proper care is taken. When you grow them in a pot remember to keep the soil moist … Read more
If you love flora and fauna, a window box cascading with colorful blooms is a sure dream. Imagine how beautiful the scene of your house will be with window boxes positioned at the front of your window. The floral scents will capture the breeze of your home, rejuvenating every time you pass by. Isn’t all … Read more
Lemongrass, a tropical and warm climate herb. It is also a fast-growing ornamental grass that is appetizing in your teas, soups, and stir-fries. Those who have lemongrass in their garden cannot neglect its beauty and aroma. Besides, it can enhance the beauty of the field in autumn when it turns yellow or brown. Lemongrass grows … Read more
Be it a seasoned gardener or a passionate plant lover, everyone needs to know how to grow any plant. It is unnecessary to have a large house or apartment with a garden and backyard if you want to grow plants. You will find several indoor plants that require less storage than you can imagine. The … Read more
