As the last few months of winter wane, spring is in everyone’s minds. Garden expert P. Allen Smith demonstrates some easy ways to bring a spring garden inside. Sure, plants are pretty, but garden expert P. Allen Smith wants people to think outside the box when it comes to flora and fauna. Though known for…
Want to improve the air quality of your home while adding color and interest? An indoor garden with common houseplants helps you to do just that! Houseplants are a great accessory to your home for a variety of reasons. They can not only put the finishing touches on a room but also add to the…
Have you ever wondered what makes a houseplant truly stand out in the crowded world of indoor gardening? Black Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus australis) offers an answer through its unique blend of beauty and easy care, rising as a popular choice among plant lovers. Known for its lush, green foliage and striking appearance, this plant not…
Many tropical plants that grace southern gardens do well indoors as house plants. Bring the feel of the tropics indoor by growing tropical plants. Palms, crotons, Ti plants, ficus trees, pothos, and ivies will all grow well indoors. The snake plants, bamboo, ferns and scheffleras that grace the landscapes in southern climates can create the…
Indoor growing lights can lengthen the growing season of an indoor herb or vegetable garden. Learn how to optimize growth with indoor plant lights. Why use plant grow lights for indoor gardening? While a novice gardener can successfully cultivate flowers, herbs, and vegetables with indoor container gardening, even those with the greenest thumbs can benefit…
Indoor gardens offer a year round experience for experienced and novice gardeners alike. With a completely controlled environment anything can be grown. The reasons for having an indoor garden are as varied as the varieties of plants that can be grown in one. The advantages are many, the disadvantages few, and the ease with which…
An indoor garden can be established with flowering plants, vegetables or a combination of both. It will be enjoyable, healthy and profitable. An indoor garden is ideal for those with little garden space and for those who find bending a problem. The other advantages of an indoor garden are of course the lack of or…
Every winter gardeners crave blooms, color, flowers, green leaves and spring! Try raising some of these easy flowering plants inside. Many gardeners suffer through the long dark cold winter, missing their outdoor flowers – the colors, the fragrance, the lush growth, the warm sunshine – and wishing desperately for spring. But there is an alternative…
Spring is coming and your houseplants have awakened from their winter’s nap. Here are some answers to readers’ questions about how to help your plants welcome spring. Spring is here and houseplants know it! The longer days and warmer temps will awaken them, letting them know the new growing season is here. Now what to…
This unusual plant is a close relative of the Asparagus Fern, but has a very delicate, soft appearance. It is valued for its use with floral arrangements. The Plumosa Fern is often confused with its cousin, the Asparagus Fern. Both are related to the common vegetable of the genus Asparagus. Unlike its edible relative it…
The holidays are just about here and it’s time to decorate! Don’t leave houseplants out of the fun-there are several ways to add beauty to any holiday decor with them! As the holidays arrive once again its time to think about decorating, and houseplants can add beauty to holiday décor in many ways. Here are…
Low maintenance houseplants are hard to kill, and thrive with little attention. These are the best types of houseplants for homes with either low sun or a lot of sun. Houseplants add a touch of life to small apartments, and certainly help bring the outside world into a house. Plants that are easy to take…
House plants look great around the home and can be a cheery and welcome addition to any dwelling. They also filter toxins out of the atmosphere. Adding a few key house plants to the places we live, eat and sleep can really make a difference to the air quality and can reduce the level of…
Aspidistras were all the rage in Victorian England and are still a staple in many gardens today. Here’s a look at these classic, easy to care for and hard to kill plants. Few houseplants would be happy in low light, poor soil or drafty areas but the Aspidistra is one exception. Unlike many popular houseplants,…
Choose houseplants that do more than just clean the air. Some have brightly colored blooms and even produce fruit! If you are looking for tropical plants that can easily be grown in a typical home or office setting, here are two suggestions for tropical plants that are not only easy to grow but do extremely…
Have you ever noticed tiny, annoying insects buzzing around your houseplants and wondered how to get rid of them? These unwelcome guests are most likely fungus gnats, a common pest that targets the moist soil of indoor plants. How To Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants becomes a crucial question for plant lovers who…
It’s crunch time-still have presents to buy? Here are some simple and inexpensive gift ideas for the plant lovers on your list. ‘Tis the season for gift giving, and here are some great ideas for anyone with houseplant lovers on their list! Read Up Books are always a great gift. Some great additions to a…
For growing tips, troubleshooting advice, identifying a plant, or fun projects, these books have something for every houseplant lover! For troubleshooting, plant identification, or how-to information on everything from feeding to repotting, every houseplant lover should have a few reference books in their home library. Here are six of the best for beginners and experts…
Working in a typical office setup can become mundane. By adding a low maintenance houseplant, your work space will be less drab and become the envy of the office. Caring for a houseplant is fairly simple. In general, most houseplants do just fine with a light watering once per week, florescent or indirect natural lighting,…
Spider plants are wonderful houseplants for any home. As well as bringing beauty to a room, spider plants are always quietly working to improve indoor air quality. Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as the spider plant, is also known to some as the ribbon plant, a nod to its graceful, ribbon-like leaves. Variegated cultivars of C….