Transplanting aloe vera is often a good idea. Those that are top heavy, leaning over, and have pups, are all good candidates for re-potting. Though they may be one of the easiest houseplants to grow, transplanting aloe vera is sometimes a necessary task. I had a couple of aloe vera plants on my windowsill in […]
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Planning Next Year’s Garden – Top 3 Ideas and Tips
Planning next year’s garden is something you may want to consider before winter. Making notes now will keep you ahead of the game come spring. This is our final Tuesdays in the Garden series and today we are talking about getting the garden ready for winter. Every year in the fall I assess my garden […]
Pruning Perennials: During the Fall or Spring?
Pruning perennials is normally done in the fall or spring. Learn the benefits of choosing to prune perennial plants before or after the winter season. Pruning Perennials: Fall or Spring? Do you cut back your perennials every fall? Maybe you’re a neat and tidy person, who cannot stand the idea of messy foliage past […]
Pothos Plant Care: Varieties and Propagation of the Easiest Houseplant
Pothos plant care for different varieties and propagation, is simple and a great place to start learning for beginning gardeners. Pothos Plant Care: Varieties and Propagation The pothos vine — Epipremnum aureum, also known as devil’s ivy — is truly the ultimate house plant, requiring little care, available in gorgeous varieties, and able to grow […]
Bringing Plants Indoors: 5 Tips for Winter Care
Bringing plants indoors for the winter is a great way to extend you garden collection and will bring you much joy during the winter months. If your temperatures outside are regularly dipping below 60 degrees, it’s time to start thinking about bringing plants indoors for the winter. I usually bring in my ferns, begonias, and […]
Repotting Orchids and Basic Care – It’s Easier Than You Think
Caring for orchids is not as daunting and most people believe. Learn how to when and why repotting orchids can benefit the plants. When it comes to repotting orchids, you need to watch out for a few keys points. Orchids are so beautiful and delicate looking but did you know how easy they are to […]
