Category: Gardens and Outdoors
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How to Grow and Care for Prayer Plants (Maranta)
Contents 1. Growing Prayer Plants 2. Caring for Prayer Plants 2.1 Soil 2.2 Water 2.3 Light 2.4 Temperature 2.5 Humidity 2.6 Fertilizer 2.7 Pruning 2.8 Propagation 2.9 Repotting 2.10 Pest and Diseases 3. Varieties of Prayer Plants Many indoor gardeners are attracted by the mesmerizing beauty of prayer plants and choose to grow them. Native…
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The 25 Best Hanging Basket Plants
There’s nothing more mesmerizing than green, vibrant plants. They can be recognized due to their large flowers hanging down, attached to very sturdy stems. 2. Alyssum Plants The innocent white-colored flowers are a popular choice for hanging baskets. The compact growth leads to a beautiful mass of dense blossoms, most likely spilling over the pot…
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20 Beautiful Patio Shade Ideas
One of the pleasures of hot summer days is to sit and relax in our patio. Whether we have a small or a spacious patio, there are plenty of choices we can make in terms of decoration. We have compiled a list with beautiful patio shades ideal for any preferences and needs. This will be…
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12 Great Privacy Fence Ideas
The way we live today, finding privacy even in our own backyards can be difficult to come by. There are always other people around, either walking on the streets, or simply in nearby backyards. With more people staying home these days, finding privacy in our own spaces has become more important than ever. Before the…
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20 Stunning Walkway Ideas
Looking for some walkways to take your breath away? Or maybe you’re just testing the waters for some good ideas? Well we put together some very practical and creative walkways. We’re pretty sure you’ll love at least some of them. 1. Interlocking Brick Walkways Brick walkways are a cheap but classic landscaping option. They create…
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15 Crazy Tree Stump Ideas for Your Garden
If you live in a wooded region, it’s quite common to see fallen trees or stumps. Fortunately, there are so many ways of using them to improve the design of our green spaces. All you need is a touch of creativity, so let’s check out some great ideas that you can also implement with a…
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The 74 Best Pergola Design Ideas
Pergolas are structures used in the garden to keep the outdoor area shaded and create a more private setting. Many people think of a pergola like a roof for the patio but it’s actually more than that. Most of these structures are designed to serve other purposes as well such as allowing for climbing plants…
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The 20 Best Evergreen Ground Cover Plants
If you have lots of empty spots in your garden, the best solution is to try some ground cover plants. They’re highly recommended to combine with larger plants and create a sense of fullness. A good ground cover plant needs to be tough to withstand difficult growing conditions. It seems that Japanese spurge could be…
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The 20 Best Plants for Wet Areas
If your garden has many areas with poor water drainage, that could be a difficult situation to work with as most plants can’t thrive in excessive moisture conditions. Soggy soils can encourage the development of harmful diseases. Unless the plant is adapted for wet areas and climates, it’s safe to say that it won’t be…
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20 Plants That Grow in Acidic Soil
One common problem faced by gardeners everywhere is the acidity of the soil in their yard. Instead of trying to amend your soil and get rid of the excessive acidity, why not add some plants that are specially adapted to flourish in this type of soil? This plant is a breeze to grow successfully as…