How to grow and care for different indoor house plants
ByPatricia
Gardening in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a offers a generous planting window and a wide variety of plant options. With average minimum temperatures between 0°F and 5°F, Zone 7a spans large parts of the United States, including areas of the Mid-Atlantic, South, and lower Midwest.
ByPatricia
These are the best plants for landscaping retaining walls. By planting in and around your retaining walls, you can transform these static barriers into lush, dynamic spaces that support biodiversity, aid in moisture management, and enhance the overall beauty of your outdoor space.
ByPatricia
These are the best flowers to grow in sandy soil. Sandy soil often gets a bad rap in gardening circles. It drains too quickly, lacks essential nutrients, and often struggles to support heavy feeders. But for certain flowers, sandy soil can be a blessing.
ByPatricia
Walkable ground cover plants are an excellent choice for creating beautiful, resilient landscapes that can withstand occasional or even regular foot traffic. Unlike traditional turf grass, these low-growing plants offer a mix of aesthetic appeal, ecological benefits, and practicality.
ByPatricia
Orchid Garden Indoor and Outdoor Ideas Whether you’re new to orchids or a seasoned grower, designing an orchid garden (indoors or outdoors) adds a vibrant, elegant element to any environment. In this guide, I’ll explore how to plan, create, and maintain your orchid sanctuary using thoughtful layout strategies, container ideas, plant combinations, and environmental controls.
ByPatricia
For many growers, propagating orchids is an exciting way to multiply these striking plants, save a prized variety, or experiment with botanical techniques. While division and keiki separation are commonly practiced, propagation through stem cuttings and leaves offers an alternative.
ByPatricia
Learn how to grow different types of begonias following this complete care guide. I love begonias because they are an incredibly diverse and popular group of plants, with over 1,000 different species and countless cultivars available.
ByPatricia
How to grow clematis in containers is one of the questions that clematis lovers often asked especially if they don’t have a lot of space. You can also seek to plant clematis in containers for display at a specific location or hang them.
ByPatricia
Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the Weeping Fig, is a popular ornamental tree prized for its graceful form, glossy green leaves, and adaptability. Native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia, it thrives in tropical and subtropical regions.
ByPatricia
Compost tea is a powerful, all-natural liquid fertilizer that brings the benefits of rich compost directly to your plants in a form they can quickly absorb. You can extract and multiply beneficial microorganisms and soluble nutrients by steeping quality compost in water, often with aeration and added nutrients.