Looking for a few simple tips to get rid of aphids on your houseplants – and keep them safe from aphid attacks in the future for good? Aphids are the most common household insect pest of all – and it’s easy to see why. Due to their small size, aphids can easily come indoors through …
Did you know that one of the easiest and least expensive ways to fertilize nearly all common houseplants is by using leftover coffee and coffee grounds? It’s true! Although most gardeners have heard about the many benefits spent coffee grounds can have for their vegetable plants and flowers outdoors – as it turns out – …
Wondering what to do with your poinsettia plant after the holidays are over – and whether or not you can save it to bloom big once again next year? One thing is for sure, what you do with your poinsettia after Christmas can make a big difference from the plant becoming a shriveled-up mess that …
When it comes to successfully growing rosemary indoors – a few simple secrets can make a big difference between having a thriving healthy plant – or one that struggles to even survive! Rosemary truly is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow at home. Beyond its value as a tasty herb in the …
If you are looking to grow an easy care plant indoors that is almost impossible to harm, then you need to try your hand at growing pothos – it really is the perfect houseplant for beginners – or anyone for that matter! Pothos, also commonly known as Devil’s Ivy, is a fantastic way to enhance …
Did you know that one of the easiest ways to fertilize your houseplants is by using the leftover banana peels from your bananas? Banana peels are more than just kitchen scraps, they are actually filled with a goldmine of nutrients. Nutrients that can help power and energize compost piles, vegetable plants and flowers. And yes …
If you want to keep your poinsettia plant’s blooms bright, vibrant and healthy all through the holiday season – it all starts by avoiding the three most common mistakes that can all but ruin this holiday classic’s gorgeous flowering habits! For many who use poinsettias to decorate their homes for the holidays, keeping the plant …
When it comes to getting your Christmas cactus to bloom big all through the holiday season – it comes down to avoiding 3 of the biggest and most common mistakes that can all but ruin their blooms! Although the Christmas cactus is cherished for its colorful blooms during the holiday season, when the plant fails …
Did you know that you can easily save your favorite coleus plants by bringing them inside in the fall to grow as houseplants over the cold winter months? And then – use them again for planters, containers and bedding plants again next spring! With all of their bright colors and patterns, coleus plants are perfect for …
If you want to have a houseplant that can add more than just beauty and greenery to your home, you need to try your hand at growing aloe vera plants. Not only are they easy to maintain, the plant has all kinds of great uses – including helping to heal and sooth burns and cuts in …