Have you tried shopping for plants online yet? If not, you are highly recommended to join the trend of online plant shopping, which has had a boom in recent years. Buying greenery online saves shoppers both the time and effort necessary for traveling to brick-and-mortar stores. There are several things to pay special attention to…
Aside from being a popular herb used in aromatic food and also in cocktails for an added kick, mint is also used in making essential oils, in hygienic kits and even in some perfumes. If you want a steady supply of mint for food preparation, natural insect and rodent repelling remedy, planting one would do…
Air plants are popular flowering houseplants and are considered as the cousin of the famous Bromeliad. There are almost 500 species of air plants and the most fascinating thing about them is that they grow even without roots. Aside from this, they are also very low maintenance, making them the perfect flowering houseplant for any…
Jade plants are known as succulents and are one of the most popular houseplants not only because of the beauty they add to a home but because most people believe that it gives fortune and luck. Aside from this, it really is low-maintenance. It just needs occasional watering and a bit of sunlight to thrive. …
Plants have always been a part of our daily lives. Yucca plants are one that really stand out because they not only provide aesthetic in a place but also provide medical benefits. It is drought tolerant as it stores water in its trunk. It is also known for its bulbous bases. Furthermore, yuccas are also…
The common understanding is that plants need light for them to grow well. But in the overall scheme of things, this could not be true for all plants. If you are in a location where sunlight can be scarce most of the time, it is natural for you to be drawn to plants that grow…
There is not a day that passes when we are reminded of how important bees are for the environment and in plant biodiversity, but they sting, and that is still a cause for concern for gardens and landscapes. And let us not get started on wasps. They are straight on brutal, and their sting could…
Roaches are a real home nuisance, and this is not just because they are always on the run, hiding, leaving their eggshells for you to sweep but also because they bring in along with their trails, bacteria that contaminates food, meets skin, and causes diseases. Other than this, some people have developed phobia for roaches,…
When you have a vigorous garden and a backyard that gives a steady food supply to snakes, it is only a matter of time before you find snake burrow holes in your landscape. The tricky part here is that snakes have the ability to camouflage in the greens and browns making it dangerous for you…
Hostas are shade-loving plants and are grown not only because of their good ground coverage but also for their colored, variegated foliage of blue, green, and yellow. They are easy to propagate and easy to maintain once they are established. Hosta is the genus where 70 species and hundreds of hybrids and cultivars belong to. …
Do you know how many plants you’ve killed over the course of your life? Do you have the feeling you’re a plant “serial killer”? If the answer is “yes”, this article is for you. You will realize that it is much easier than it seems to grow your plants, just take some care and some basic…
Growing cannabis is not a straightforward process. Besides learning how to dry weed, you also need to know what diet will be the best for your plants and how you can prevent them from getting damaged. One of the most common growing problems that many people face today is not providing their cannabis plants with…
Neon pothos is everything you need if you need a bright focal point in your home interior. It is a cultivar of pothos and it gets its name from its neon green leaves that truly illuminates with light. You might know it better for its other name Devil’s Ivy. Because it is easy to care…
Snake plant or the mother-in-law’s tongue plant gets its name from its long, upright, and lancing form with green or white transverse bands like small snakes. Aside from being hardy, easy to grow and easy to care for, it is known for its commendable benefits. It is an attractive indoor succulent with natural air filtering…
Dracaena is a common houseplant. It is a low-maintenance indoor plant with foliage that comes in different colors, patterns, and even shapes, and size. Newbie plant lovers might not know that they are already looking at a dracaena because sometimes, it is confused with the fortune plant. To avoid that confusion and for you to…
Evergreen shrubs come in a myriad of forms and appearances, but homeowners particularly love them because they are low maintenance, attractive and are very functional. Dwarf evergreen shrubs are particularly sought-after because they can be used as ornamental plants, ground cover, and for showy flowers for visual display. If you are looking for some of…
If you think desert plants are ugly plants that can only thrive in dry areas, then you’re wrong. These plants have found their way into homes and now make an important part of gardening plants. One reason why landscapers now love these plants is that they preserve water and are easy to care for. If…
Experienced gardeners and enthusiasts would distinguish a weed from weed clones from a mile away but inexperienced ones would not so it is best to correct the confusion as early as now. First let us clarify what we are talking about when we say weeds here. By weeds, we refer to cannabis, which by the…
Calathea plants are some of the most popular houseplants. Even though they are not originally meant to be grown indoors, a lot of people decide to do it because it’s not just simple, but fun to do it as well. In today’s Calathea types and care guide, I am going to talk about what…
What is moss? It is a low-growing, flowerless plant without roots. Mosses typically grow in wetlands, rainforests, and generally in any location where dampness or moisture is sufficient. They also thrive well in shaded areas and spread through spores (like ferns). There are more than 10,000 species of moss and again, like ferns, they are…
Many prescriptions today are derived from plants that have been cultivated for centuries because of the medicine they contain. Choosing plants for a garden can be a matter of asthetics, for consuming as food, or for their healing properties. History of Medicinal Wild Plants Long before modern medicine, early settlers relied on nature and its…
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