Sunshine Decoding those perplexing tag instructions on light. If the tag says direct light, the plant needs six or more hours of bright sunshine a day, hitting it head-on. If the tag says moderate light, the plant needs bright, direct sunshine only part of the time—about four hours a day. Read more…
Very often flowers suffer from irregular irrigation or insufficient care and nutrition. But, if you do everything to keep the flowers alive, and they still don’t bloom as they should, try one of these 3 tricks. Place ice instead of water Putting 2 ice cubes once a week is quite enough. Read more…
Are you fascinated by exotic and unusual cacti and succulent? Potted cacti and succulent plants take up a lot of room on windowsills and shelves that a lot of us don’t have. And an outdoor succulent garden isn’t a possibility in some climates. Fortunately, there are several succulent plants that Read more…
1. Mountain Laurels Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a native plant in eastern North America. Its natural habitat is in woodland areas, where it is shaded by trees. So no one who has spent as much time as I have walking through the forests of New England will be surprised Read more…
1. Hardy Geranium The hardy geraniums are flowering in late spring and they last until fall – they will make your garden look pretty for the entire summer! There are numerous assortments of the hardy geraniums and each requires its own conditions, however they all should be planted with the Read more…
1. They help you relax All you have to do is look at the vibrant purple petals on the African Violet and you’ll stimulate the release of adrenaline. As a result, your energy levels will rise and oxygen flow to your brain will increase, helping you relax. 2. They are Read more…
If you have trouble falling asleep and are constantly struggling with insomnia, certain types of flowers can help you fall asleep much easier. And here they are: 1. Sansevieria The sansevieria constantly lets out oxygen in the air and purifies it. It can live under any lighting, and you should water it every two weeks. Read more…
Echinacea purpurea – Purple coneflower is a plant whose healing properties have been discovered by the Native Americans. It is known as a natural antibiotic and a universal cure for all diseases, and acts as an immune system booster and has an antiseptic effect. The root for medicinal tinctures There are Read more…
Most plants discharge their leaves the first day when you bring them home. It happens because of their adaptation to the new environment. So, do not panic and do not start with their trimming. You should not even water them too much. The plant needs some rest and a good acclimatization. Be sure Read more…
1. Ignoring instructions for their care Refer to the how-to sheet you get from the florist or nursery, or the seed packet when you grow from scratch. To cut down on clutter, you can scan these papers and store them digitally. If you’re raising cuttings that you were given by Read more…