Spring is perhaps the best season as nature is reborn. It’s also the perfect moment to focus on our gardens and decorate them beautifully. If you want to add some color and bright elements to your outdoors, the next sections will help you choose the perfect potted plants and where you should place them. Here …
Houseplants add brightness and liveliness to our homes. Unfortunately, our furry best friends do not tolerate all plants – in fact, some of them are quite common in our household, but they can greatly impact the health of our cats, while some can even lead to death. Whether you are planning to adopt a new …
Many indoor gardeners are attracted by the mesmerizing beauty of prayer plants and choose to grow them. Native to Brazil, this is an exotic plant that can only be grown outdoors in very strict conditions. Its hardiness makes it only suitable for USDA regions 11 and 12 so most people prefer growing the prayer plant …
Dandelions may be beautiful flowers that bring up numerous childhood memories, but people passionate about the look of their gardens or lawns might not be as delighted when dandelions appear everywhere. Unfortunately, these tiny flowers sap water and take the nutrients away from your grass or other plants. Although dandelion control might be difficult due …
There’s nothing more mesmerizing than green, vibrant plants. Hanging baskets can be the most interesting decorations, especially for nature lovers. No matter how limited space you have in your home, patio, or garden, there’s always a place for such beauties. Here are the best 25 hanging basket plants! 1. Begonia – Parisienne Trailing One of …
Epsom salt is an organic trick known by a few gardeners. It contains several minerals that help your plants grow and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem of your garden, and it can help you maintain rich, healthy soil. Here are 12 ways to use Epsom salt for your plants and garden! 1. Enhance Seed Germination …
Many people find rock gardens beautiful and practical. This type of garden doesn’t take as much effort to maintain as others considering that frequent mowing and deadheading aren’t required. A traditional rock garden can come with some important disadvantages that you need to overcome to have thriving plants in it. The soil in a rock …
Botanically named Hibiscus syriacus, the rose of Sharon represents an excellent flower to bring into your summer garden. It can decorate any landscape with its attractive blooms in various shades of white, pink, and purple. Many beneficial insects and birds can be drawn to the beautiful rose of Sharon flowers as well. As this is …
Ranunculus plants are known for their brilliant multi-petaled flowers that show off a rosette shape. The double-ruffled petals come in multiple shades of pink, purple, yellow, white, and red. If you’re looking to grow ranunculus plants, it’s important to keep in mind some essential aspects of growing and caring for these flowers. Ranunculus is not …
If you have a mature tree in the garden, it’s difficult to work with its surroundings. Not all plants can be grown successfully in the shady area under trees. This is because there are some issues that need to be taken into account. Trees require a lot of nutrients and this can often translate to …