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. Transplanting Aloe Vera Plants 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 […]
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Planning Next Year’s Garden Considerations
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. 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 its prime. Maybe you’ve been taught […]
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. 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 in low light conditions. It’s also […]
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 […]
Growing and Repotting Orchids It’s Easier Than You Think
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 grow. Especially the Phalaenopsis hybrids which you can now buy readily at the supermarket and big box stores. You may have seen some […]
