Hanging plants are the way that most people bring the outdoors into their homes. Hanging plants add ambiance, enhance decor, and are soothing and healthy to have inside. Many people hang plants outdoors during the summer, lining patios and porches, and then bring them indoors … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for Bonsai Care
Bonsai Soil The soil you will need for a bonsai tree depends on the variety of tree you are trying to grow. Check its soil requirements before placing it in any soil. Some trees prefer acidic soil while others need neutral pHs. Flowering species will need richer soil to produce … [Read more...]
The Art of Repotting
Of all the gardening tasks, repotting is my favorite. Give me a bench full of plants to repot and I’m in horticulture heaven. Houseplants need repotting when they start to become root bound. You’ll know when this happens because roots will grow out of the drainage holes or the … [Read more...]
How to Grow and Care for African Violets
You may think of African violets as old fashioned, but they are still among the easiest and most satisfying flowering plants to grow indoors, and the shapes and colors of the flowers are almost endless. Ranging in size from under six inches to over sixteen inches in diameter, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Elephant Ear Plants and Care for Them
Soil & Sun Requirements for Elephant Ears Elephant ear plants, also called taro, are tropical plants that like warm, moist conditions. It can be grown year-round in southern climates and should be brought indoors to serve as a houseplant in the winter in northern areas. … [Read more...]