Though not for the novice, orchids are very popular houseplants due to their unique look and the challenge of growing them. Unlike many plants that can give you a lovely green cascade of leaves, orchids are all about the flowers. In fact, many of them are quite sparse in terms of leaves, creating a more…
One thing that’s great about gardeners and their communities is their love for sharing and their hate for wastage. Gardeners, both indoor and outdoor have a lot of information to share. On the money saving front, specifically for indoor gardening (some useful for winter gardening too), there’s a lot of ways you can cut your…
Succulents are slow-growing and seem to live forever. Of course, that can’t possibly be true even though you’ve had that dull little cactus in your windowsill for as long as you can remember. They just live so long that we feel they’ve always been there. What are the actual lifespans of popular succulents? What Are…
Gardening is an all-year hobby for some and a year-round livelihood for others. Seasoned landscapers don’t park the van up the drive when the cold snap hits. The only thing that changes is they put a coat on. Here’s a great tip to give you a 12-month gardening schedule: stalk your local landscapers on social media….
Succulents are desert plants so they do not need to be watered often. They still need watering though and the amount of watering they get is a delicate balance. Too much or too little will cause problems to set in. They are fairly responsive plants though so when you adjust the watering, many of the…
Looking for a little adventure in your indoor gardening pursuits? You can do something a bit different by combining technology to your traditional houseplants with aeroponics. What is Aeroponics? Though the concepts of aeroponics aren’t all that new, it’s still not a very well-known technique for indoor gardening. Hydroponics has gotten more attention as of…
Are you constantly reaching for a fly swatter in your house? You’re not alone! Having flies buzzing around your head can be endlessly annoying, and it can be any time of year when they decide to make themselves at home too. So, why not put your houseplants to work? Choose some that are known to…
Start Here Understanding How an Aeroponic System WorksThe Different Types of Aeroponics SystemsHow to Work with a Low Pressure Aeroponics System Aeroponics TroubleshootingMaintaining Your Aeroponic SystemThe Pros and Cons of Aeroponics Live in an apartment without a garden? Lack the space in your backyard to grow all the veggies you need? With aeroponics, you…
Nobody’s home is 100% insect-free, and having a few bugs around is to be expected. That doesn’t mean we all don’t look for ways to keep them out of the house in the first place. Ants are a particularly annoying pest that no one wants around. You can use your love of houseplants to your…
If you receive plenty of sunlight, congratulations! You have a ripe opportunity to grow as many houseplants and outdoor plants as you want. However, dealing with too much sun is as tricky as dealing with shadowy areas. It’s often difficult to find the right plants for very sunny spots. You’ll find that most of these…