Having fresh mint on hand is quite beneficial, as it can be used in many desserts, beverages, and even household cleaning products. When you grow your own mint, as opposed to buying fresh, you can save money and even add a little fresh color to your space as well. If you are ready to start […]
7 Plants That Clean and Purify the Air
Keeping houseplants not only makes your home more colorful and inviting, but the truth is they can also help keep the air clean and purified as well! If you want to enjoy cleaner air while adding the color and ambiance of plants at the same time, take a look below at 7 plants that clean […]
How to Grow Your Own Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe is not only a pretty plant, but a purposeful one as well. Aloe can be easily grown indoors where it not only adds color, but the liquid from inside the plant can be used to treat cuts and burns. If you have wanted to grow your own aloe vera plant but aren’t sure where […]
Succulents 101: Containers, Care, and Propagating Tips
Brown thumb? Still want to have beautiful plants indoors and out to add color and life? Succulents are your thing! They are easy to care for, require minimum soil and water, thrive in the heat, and come in a stunning array of colors, shapes, and textures. They are equally pretty with a single plant in […]
How to Care for Orchids
Orchids make a beautiful gift, and are a flower that many would love to receive. Sadly, most people aren’t aware that orchids need care that most plants and flowers don’t require. Therefore, the orchids are often dead within just a few days. If you have received an orchid, don’t let this happen to you. […]
Tips for Growing Bulbs as Houseplants
Bulbs are one of the most anticipated plants by gardeners, because they are the first signs of life, spring and the coming garden. Grown indoors, these bulbs make great houseplants that can be enjoyed indoors year after year or stored and planted in a garden bed the following year. With so many options, it is […]
Helping Houseplants Transition from Winter to Spring
Houseplants require different care than anything that’s potted and grown outdoors, even those houseplants that you normally grow outdoors during the summer months. Potted houseplants deplete the soil they are grown in with time, so it is important that they are constantly fed and provided with nutrients. The change in seasons, from winter to spring, […]
Beneficial Houseplants
There are many beneficial houseplants. They not only look pretty, but can serve a purpose also! I grew up with an Aloe Vera plant in the kitchen and they’re still common in kitchens today. It’s an easy plant to to care for. It also has benefits other than just being a houseplant! Aloe Vera plants […]
