What you do with your poinsettia plants after Christmas will make the difference between a shriveled-up plant that goes into the compost pile or one that can bloom for year after year of enjoyment! As sad as it is, the holidays are now officially over. Presents have been unwrapped, way too much food has been …
Rosemary is an aromatic herb commonly used in savory dishes, but did you know there are many benefits of growing rosemary that go beyond the kitchen? Most people associate rosemary with cooking dishes such as roasted meats, pasta sauces, pizzas, and other sauces and vinaigrettes. You can also enjoy the flavor and aroma of rosemary …
Looking to add a little bit of the desert feel to your landscape or home? Then consider growing prickly pear cactus! The prickly pear cactus is a flowering evergreen perennial from the genus, Optunia. It is one of the most widespread cacti groups in the entire World, with well over 150 different types of cultivators. …
This year, skip putting up a fake artificial tree or needing to go cut down your own tree. Instead, consider keeping a live Christmas tree indoors! It really is possible to keep a living Christmas tree during the holiday season. And once the holidays are over, with a little bit of prep, you can simply …
If you have always wanted to grow banana plants but thought you lived in a climate that’s just too cold – you need to try your hand at growing cold hardy banana plants! Most banana plants that produce the fruit you get at grocery stores are grown in warm, tropical regions. And although there are …
Now that you’ve had a summer full of harvesting, it’s time to learn how to grow and harvest fresh oregano indoors in the middle of winter! Just because fall has arrived and the weather is starting to cool off doesn’t mean you have to be done enjoying freshly picked herbs like oregano, thyme, or rosemary. …
There’s nothing like a beautiful easy-care houseplant to liven up a space, and growing jade plants fit that description to a T! In fact, growing them indoors couldn’t be easier. Jade plants are a type of succulent that are slow growing but can live for many years. Quite often, so long that they are often …
Looking for some of the best trees to grow indoors? While houseplants are a great addition to help liven up your home, growing a few small trees can add a whole new dimension to the look and feel of your indoors. Growing trees indoors is a great way to add a statement to any room …
If you are looking for easy-care plants that can handle a bit of neglect, then look no further than growing succulents indoors! Succulents are characterized by their thick, fleshy leaves and stems. These fuller parts help to hold and retain moisture, which allows them to live in locations that are dry and arid. Desserts often …
If you are looking for a low-maintenance yet stunning houseplant, then you should grow peace lilies! They are the ultimate indoor houseplant for almost everyone, everywhere! The peace lily is a tropical perennial plant that comes from the Spathiphyllum genus. Unlike their name-sake, peace lilies are not true lilies. They are only hardy in USDA …