Fresh cut flowers in a vase bring color and fragrance to a room, but don’t last long. Living plants, however, can brighten up a space with their blooms for much longer periods–sometimes more than once per year. Here is a basic guide to cyclamen and Christmas cactus, two of the ...
Continue ReadingSchefflera, also called umbrella plant, is a popular indoor tree. The plant gets its name from the whorl-like pattern of its leaves resembling the top of an umbrella. The vibrant, glossy foliage creates a dense canopy at heights up to six feet indoors. If you’re interested in growing an umbrella ...
Continue ReadingIf you’re interested in taking your edible gardening to the next level, consider growing fruit on an indoor tree. There are many varieties of fruit trees you can grow in your home environments with the right care, providing you with a personal source of fresh fruit and a beautiful indoor ...
Continue ReadingFor every gardener and houseplant owner, there will come a time to deal with dying plants. Living plants are often more complicated and needy than they seem, and even when we do everything in our power to keep them alive, sometimes the worst happens. Luckily, there are many situations where ...
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