This DIY terrarium is a great easy indoor project. Perfect for plant lovers and beginner gardeners as they will last for a long time. Indoor gardening can be just as fun as digging in the dirt. So when the weather outside is too hot or too cold creating a closed terrarium may just be what […]
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Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree – Repotting and Care
I dropped my dwarf Meyer lemon tree and the pot broke. See how I transplanted it into a new pot and some basic plant care. After owning a Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree for two years now, I was pretty sure I should repot it. However, I was hesitant because it was doing well, and I […]
7 Hardy Perennials You’ll Want to Grow in This Year’s Garden
This list of 7 hardy perennials is a beautiful selection of gorgeous flowers that should perform well in a wide range of climates. Once I became a homeowner I couldn’t wait to start gardening on my property. Though I still love my houseplants and enjoy creating new container gardens with annuals, perennial flowers are probably my […]
What to do When a Succulent Grows Tall and Leggy
If your succulent grows tall and leggy you can use this simple trick that will help bring it back to its original beauty. This pretty Echeveria ‘Perle Von Nürnberg‘ was looking so leggy, losing its pretty purple color, and some of the leaves were falling off. Why a succulent grows tall and leggy? The most likely reason […]
Poinsettia Rebloom – How to Keep and Get it to Bloom
Learn how to you can have a poinsettia rebloom every year. Instead of throwing it out after the holidays, keep it as a houseplant. More Holiday Plant Ideas: Christmas Cactus, Poinsettia Centerpiece, 18 Ways to Decorate with Evergreens If someone gives you a beautiful poinsettia this holiday season don’t throw it out after the festivities are […]
Plant-Lore and Legends for Halloween
Read about the history of Halloween and a few legendary mystical properties of plants to get you into the holiday spirit. Halloween Plant Lore We’ve all heard about Jack O’Lanterns carved out in scary patterns that are meant to ward off evil. This tradition is believed to have started in Ireland with the myth of […]
Fern Printed Tea Towels – Great Gifts to Make at the Holidays
Fern printed tea towels make great gifts at the holidays and you can use this technique with just about any pretty foliage. More Tea Towel Projects: Tea Towel Apron, Family Recipe Tea Towel, Eco Printing I love using flour sack towels to wipe down the counters and dry pots and pans. They are very absorbent and really […]
