With beautiful foliage and easy maintenance, the prayer plant (Marantaceae) is a lovely exotic house plant to enjoy indoors. The prayer plant is best known for its habit of folding and bending its leaves upright in the evening which gives it the appearance of being in prayer. … [Read more...]
How to Grow Peace Lily Plants
By Julie Christensen Looking for a houseplant that performs well in low light? Consider growing the peace lily plant (Spathiphyllum). This attractive, low-maintenance houseplant grows 16 inches to over 3 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, and produces long, lance-like … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Seed Capillary Mat: Self Watering Trays
Once you've planted your seeds indoors, they need just the right amount of water to germinate and mature. Capillary mats, also called self watering trays, are a great watering option. Without a steady supply of water, the results can be disastrous. Give your pots too much or too … [Read more...]
Types of Greenhouse Coverings
One of the main components of any type of greenhouse construction — be it for home or commercial use — is the covering, also called glazing. There are four main types of glazing: Plastic Films, Polycarbonate, Glass, and Fiberglass. What you select depends ultimately on budget, … [Read more...]
Houseplant Bugs: Identification and Control
Houseplant bugs usually enter your home as unwanted stowaways on newly purchased plants. Once in your home, they can quickly spread to other houseplants, where they damage plants by actively feeding on the leaves or sucking the juices from plants. Insect pests on outdoor plants … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- …
- 26
- Next Page »