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Touting beautiful flowers and the revered aromatic scent many people are familiar with, it’s no surprise to see more and more homeowners growing lavender plants indoors. Let’s start with a quick summary of how to care for lavender indoors, before moving on to the details. How To Care For Lavender Indoors? Position near a window that gets at least 3-4 hours of bright direct sunlight per day and grow in well draining soil to keep your indoor lavender plant healthy....

These chemical-free methods on How to Get Rid of Whiteflies are sure-shot ways to keep your plants safe from getting damaged without using commercial pesticides. Check out our article on how to get rid of Common Houseplant Pests here What are Whiteflies? According to a report by the University of California, whiteflies are tiny, sap-sucking insects that may become abundant in vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plantings, especially during warm weather....

Tractor Seat Plants can be an interesting addition to shady gardens as they invite lush tropical vibes besides increasing the place’s curb appeal. Learn How to Grow Leopard Plant and add this beauty to your collection! Learn to boost the curb appeal of your place here Tractor Seat Plant Profile Member of the Asteraceae, the Tractor Seat plant can be an attractive addition with its large glossy foliage and yellow daisy-like flowers....

With large leaves that are also serrated, perforated, and cut stylishly, Monsteras never fail to make a bold impression with their large foliage. If you want to add more bling, then growing these Types of Variegated Monstera Varieties will make your home stand out! Here are the best types of Monsteras you can grow! Types of Variegated Monstera Varieties 1. Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’ Monstera deliciosa ‘Thai Constellation’ resembles its name with splotchy galaxy-like variegated patterns in the shades of creamy white on dark green foliage....

Here are the Best Nightshade Vegetables and Fruits to Grow in Pots and Gardens. They take little space, and you can grow them in containers on your patio or balcony. Find How to Grow Solanum rantonnetii here About Nightshade Vegetables and Fruits Nightshade is a large group of plants from the Solanaceae family and includes toxic alkaloids, including solanine. However, the fruits and vegetables in the same plant category available at the grocery store are safe to consume....

You can consider the coins lying around your home to be only worth either spending or putting them away in a jar or piggy bank for a change. However, there are a few genius hacks that you can try using them. Read on to know everything about the Penny Uses for Home and Garden! Have a look at some terrific toothpaste uses for home and garden here How a Penny Can be Useful in the Garden?...

These easy to make DIY Pot Painting Ideas can make your old pots look new! Try them out today and make your rooms colorful! Check out our article on houseplant pot makeover ideas here Awesome DIY Pot Painting Ideas 1. Easy DIY Painted Flower Pots for Kids to Make Your kids will love to paint the old pots with outdoor acrylic paint. For more details, click here. 2. Day of the Dead Planters Sketch out a skull face on the pots and then fill it with black paint....

If excess moisture in your home can make everything sticky and skin clammy and the increase in humidity never let you feel better, planting these dehumidifying plants combined with other humidity reducing solutions can be a great idea. They’ll also clean your indoor air, helping you in having a restful sleep. 1. Xerophytes Xerophytes are the plants that can survive in deserts or ice, in low liquid water. They are known for their ability to live in harsh temperatures such as cacti and succulents....

Pointed gourd is a vine that is similar to cucumber and squash. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals and widely used in soups, stews, curries, and desserts. The plant is also known for its ability to lower the total cholesterol levels and blood sugar in the human body. If all this has tempted you to plant it too, then have a detailed look at Growing Pointed Gourd....

To help ensure that their lovely blooms grace your home as often as possible, it’s important to learn how to repot phalaenopsis orchids, which you may know as a moth orchid, as this will need to be done every few years. As these orchids obtain much of their moisture and nutrients directly from the air, special care for their unusual root systems is required while you are repotting it. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll explain how to repot phalaenopsis orchids by walking you through the key elements for successful orchid transplanting....

Jamaican Cherry tree is a relatively easy and rapid grower, especially in hot and dry climates. It looks awesome in the garden with its colorful foliage, and also provides tasty fruits! Let’s have a look at Jamaican Cherry Tree Care and Growing Information! Botanical Name: Muntingia calabura L. Common Names: Strawberry Tree, Panama Cherry, Panama Berry, Jamaican Cherry, Sabah cherry, Jam tree, Cotton Candy berry, Calabur tree, Calabura, Bajelly tree and Singapore cherry, Capulin, Jamaica Cherry, Ornamental Cherry, Silkwood, and Japanese cherry....

Scheffleras, or Umbrella Plants, are a great choice for bringing bold, tropical green foliage indoors. These robust plants can withstand some neglect, but it’s not uncommon for them to shed leaves in reaction to stress. Let’s take a look at why your Umbrella Plant might be dropping leaves and how to get it back on track. An Umbrella Plant dropping leaves is normally a sign of stress due to improper care....

If you are fond of vanilla fragrance, you’ll be happy to know that many flowers smell like vanilla! So, no need to go with a vanilla plant, when you have so many options to choose from! 1. Sweet Autumn Clematis Botanical Name: Clematis terniflora USDA Zones: 5-11 When talking about vanilla fragrance, the sweet autumn clematis takes the crown! Its bright white flowers emit a strong vanilla-like fragrance that you can smell from yards away!...

Buy a disease-free fruit plant from a reputed nursery or online and repot it in a small to medium-sized pot (3-5 gallons), depending on the size of the existing pot. Keep repotting the plant gradually into one or two sizes bigger pots whenever it is outgrowing the current container. A 20-25 gallon size pot is ideal for a mature fruit tree in the container. Best Fruits to Grow in Pots 1....

Have a look at these stunning Orchid Planter Ideas that you can get inspired from to showcase the flowers in a stylish way! Here’s all you need to know about blooming Orchids Orchid Planter Ideas 1. Chalkboard Painted Orchid Pot All you need are a terracotta pot and saucer, chalkboard paint, mini foam roller, paintbrush, and few other supplies for this one. 2. A Hanging Orchid Check out this fun DIY to make a hanging orchid planter for the room....

Give your yard an elegant makeover with these Gardens with White Rock Ideas, and take your first step toward eco-friendly landscaping! Look at some gorgeous Mediterranean garden ideas here Gardens with White Rocks 1. White Pebble Bed with Mini Hedge Plants Find out the best hedging plants here 2. White Pebble Mulching around Patio Pots 3. Dry River Bed White Rock Garden 4. Classic Zen Rock Garden 5. Japanese Garden Inspo with a Buddha Figurine Find out the best desert landscaping ideas here 6....

If you are a fussy plant keeper who keeps forgetting about maintaining them, then we have the right list for you! Here are the best Hanging Plants that are Impossible to Kill! Check out 27 Best Houseplants for Hanging Baskets here Hanging Plants that are Impossible to Kill 1. Philodendron Botanical Name: Philodendron This hard-to-kill houseplant is an ideal choice for people with a black thumb. It favors medium to bright indirect sunlight....

The croton’s bright colors can draw just the right amount of attention to any space it occupies. Though it has quite the reputation of being a fussy plant, in reality, Croton Plant Care Indoors, if done correctly, can make it one of the most resilient and hard-to-kill plants. Have a look at the different types of Crotons you can grow here About Croton The tropical plant has leathery, thick leaves of differing shapes, shadings, and sizes....

Do Haowthias Flower? Read on to learn about this handsome succulent and What to Do With Blooming Haworthias! Learn How to Grow Haworthia here When Do Haworthias Flower? If you are asking – Do Haworthias Flower, then do remember that many Haworthia cultivars flower at different times of the year, usually during summer or fall, but they primarily bloom on long summer days. Some gardeners claim that they have seen their Haworthia blooming within just four months of buying it....

A blooming Christmas Cactus will have your heart with its colorful tubular flowers in pink and lilac shades. Although, this popular houseplant can be tricky to flower if not nurtured carefully. Read on to know the best tips on How to Make a Christmas Cactus Bloom at Christmas! Check out our article on the Popular Holiday Cactus types here! Most Common Mistakes that Stops Christmas Cactus to Bloom Overwatering during the blooming season Keeping the soil too dry once buds appear Over-fertilizing after visible flower buds Interrupted darkness Locating the plant in direct sunlight after bud formation....