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A patterned patio floor looks great in the photo. Two years later, the real question is whether it’s still flat, still draining away from the house, and still holding its color. So before the 28 ideas below, here’s the part most pattern roundups skip entirely: what actually keeps a patio floor from cracking, flooding, or…
The Oxalis triangularis is a variant of the shamrock plant and is best known as the purple shamrock. If you do not know the purple shamrock, you might have also bashed the triangularis for being an invasive plant. In this article, we will talk about everything about the Oxalis triangularis and why it could be…
If you have an old patio and would love to give it a completely new look, consider using tiles. There is an excellent selection to choose from, which can be confusing if you are not careful. First, understand the climate change in your area, then the usage, and finally your taste and preference. Once you…
When it comes time for winter weather, your lawn is probably the first thing to show signs of stress. Healthy grass will go dormant during the winter, storing energy in the roots, so that it is ready to grow when Spring rolls around. This often suits our needs in the winter as well. It’s often…
The Adromischus cristatus, Crinkle-Leaf Plant, or Key Lime Pie is a popular plant for nurseries because of its green and purple flowers, its triangular pale green leaves, its long stems, and its slow growth cycle so that pruning isn’t as much of an issue. It’s a low-growing type of plant with small blooms and leaves….
Adromischus maculatus, “Calico Hearts”, or “Chocolate Drop” is a grey-green type of succulent. Its appearance is that it has a flat, oval leaves with purple-colored spots all over them. Beginners can learn how to plant and care of succulents using this specific plant. It propagates well in bright light or even indoors. It rarely blossoms…
Acanthocereus tetragonus—once known instead as Cereus tetragonus but commonly known to laymen as the Fairy Castle Cactus—is a tall cactus of the columnar variety that’s native to the Lower Rio Grande Valley of the State of Texas as well as Southern Florida. It can also be found in Northern South America, the Caribbean, Central America,…
The Tiger Tooth Aloe is considered as one of the most attractive aloe variants because of its distinguishable white spots and spiky leaves which turn into red-brown color when it is happily stressed. But how do we take care of Aloe juvenna? Related: Where to buy succulents online? Quick Facts Before getting to the technical,…
The Echeveria perle von Nurnberg or more fondly called as just Nurnberg or Pearl of Nurnberg is considered as an evergreen succulent. Basically, it belongs to the family Echeveria but is actually a hybrid of two Echeveria variants: the Echeveria gibbiflora which is also known as Metalica and the Echeveria elegans/potosina. It is one of…
The unique thing about succulents is that they require low maintenance and are easy to propagate. Repotting is a major process in propagation but it is also an important maintenance activity for succulents. When do we really have to repot? How much water does a newly potted succulent require? How do we repot succulents from…
At the most fundamental level, we invest on houseplants not only because of our sheer love for them but also because they add life to our homes. The greens they provide add color to the home and most importantly, they regulate and boost the quality of oxygen and carbon dioxide that circulates inside the home….
Having trouble sleeping? Did you know that certain plants can help you get better and more restful sleep every night? If you want a dose of natural interior design as well as a good night’s rest, check out these amazing houseplants for a restful sleep. Can you keep houseplants in your bedroom? The answer is…
Have you ever heard of growing plants without soil? Can you imagine the process of how it is done? Is the method of growing houseplants on water extreme rocket science? Having these questions in mind are quite trivial when we are talking about houseplants that thrive on water. This method of growing houseplants has been…
Mental health is one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. Depression has become a very important buzzword to encapsulate a whole range of experiences from feeling sad, lonely, lack of motivation, feelings of emptiness, emotional numbness and others. Nowadays, we cling too much on the idea that because depression is projected as…
Not all succulents are winter-hardy but have you ever wondered how outdoor succulents that are not winter-hardy survive the harsh cold during winter? How about indoor succulents that are not built up for the cold, how do they survive? In this article, you will get to know some pointers in caring for succulents in winter,…
It’s tougher to swim or BBQ at night, but it’s also riskier if you can’t see where you’re going. Placing backyard lighting is going to make it so much simpler to see what’s going on in the area, allowing gatherings to run longer and with less effort. Deck lighting not just help safeguard your home…
Although succulents are very unique for their low water requirement, one way or another, they would still need it because to begin with, they are still plants. Water is an essential part of your succulent’s growth and sufficient water will become very important specifically during the active growth phase. In this phase, succulents need to…
What we know best about succulents is that they are not dependent on water. Some succulents could go for weeks and even months without regular watering. Some succulent types do not even need full sunlight at a regular basis. This is where indoor succulents become very unique. As the term implies, indoor succulents do not…
For providing endured use and resistance against natural elements, novel technologies are used in building outdoor furniture. Metals are one of the most common materials used in this case. For example, patio furniture using Aluminum is one of the best options for all seasons and instances. Its advantages include durability, anti-corrosion, and that they are…
Everything is going great. You have the most beautiful succulents on hand indoors, particularly the gorgeous Aeonium Kiwi and its unique rosettes that look like full-bloomed roses. However, there’s trouble in paradise; bits and pieces of your Kiwi are missing and bitten off by an infestation of fungus gnats! What are you supposed to do…
Because spider mites are too small for the naked eye to identify as a glance, they usually pass into many a garden without anyone noticing. However, no matter how few they are, each mite survives by sucking out the material of your succulent from their very plant cells. They’re quite the problematic pest on the…
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