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Plants with a large surface area can produce more oxygen with more openings called stomata to allow photosynthesis. As a result, they can be a great addition to the enclosed offices and homes, filtering out harmful pollutants and adding the essential element “O.” Check out our article on NASA recommended houseplants here List of Most Oxygen Producing Houseplants 1. Pothos Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum Pothos is the number one indoor plant for oxygen due to its fast conversion rate....

Vines Thinking of planting a vine with orange flowers this season, but aren't sure where to start? The good news is, there are many different vines and climbers that sport bright, beautiful, orange flowers. In this article, you'll learn all about our favorite orange flowering vines, and where they can grow. By Jason White Last updated: June 9, 2022 | 7 min read Are you interested in planting vines with orange flowers in your garden but unsure which one to plant?...

With these Gorgeous Indoor Statement Planters, you will be able to completely transform the look of your plants and make a bold statement. Have a look at some great geometric planters here Gorgeous Indoor Statement Planters 1. Black and White Patterns Contrasting black and white pattern on these planters are great for monstera deliciosa and other big foliaged plants. 2. Deep Self-Design Planter These self-designed cylindrical planters give a unique look to houseplants....

Who doesn’t love yellow flowers? It’s such a happy color, it never fails to brighten your mood, and sometimes even your day. Plus they really stand out in any garden, and make your outdoor containers pop too. Heck, you could create an entire bed just using these plants, and it would be fantastic – with constant blooms from early spring through fall! Well, if you’re looking for yellow blooms, either annuals or perennials, to add to your beds or summer containers, then this list is for you!...

1. Little Farmer Basket Take a wooden wine box, and paint it with the color of your choice. Then, fill it with herbs, flowering plants, and gardening essentials like trowels and spade. You can also include some little treats inside to make one of the best creative DIY Christmas gifts for gardeners! Read this article for details. 2. DIY Basket Made from Garden Hose Here’s a unique way to transform your garden hose into a useful basket, with the help of zip ties....

Find out some really Unique Plant Ceiling Ideas and upgrade the style quotient of your house with a touch of greenery! Look at the Best Hanging Ceiling Plants here Unique Plant Ceiling Ideas 1. Suspended Pothos Ceiling over the Dining Table Find the Best Pothos Wall Decor Ideas here 2. Mesh Ceiling of Real or Faux Heart-Shaped Foliage 3. Suspended Ceiling of Faux Swiss Cheese and String Plants 4. Studio Ceiling of Vining Houseplants 5....

Information Are your African Violets wilting and dying unexpectedly? There are a number of different reasons that this can happen with these popular flowering houseplants. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen looks at the different reasons your African Violets may be wilting, and dying early. By Liessa Bowen Last updated: December 20, 2022 | 6 min read African Violets are beautiful houseplants that can bloom year round. They have a reputation for being a bit fussy, but given the right conditions, they are easy to grow in the home environment....

All of us want a garden full of fresh vegetables where we can enjoy a harvest at any time of the year! To make sure you do the same, here are some amazing Secrets to Have a Continuously Productive Vegetable Garden! Here’s all you need to know about starting a container Vegetable Garden Secrets to Have a Continuously Productive Vegetable Garden 1. Do Successive Planting Avoid planting all vegetables and herbs, at once, at the same time....

Plants Thinking of adding some avocado trees to your Tennessee home or yard? Tennessee is covers two different hardiness zones (5b-8a) and the growing conditions are slightly different in each zone. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton considers if you can grow avocado trees in this southern state. By Madison Moulton Last updated: November 4, 2021 | 4 min read Tennessee has an ideal climate for growing many fruit trees....

I know several gardeners who garden successfully despite the local deer. Both Niki and Jessica have taken measures to deer-proof their gardens. My mom and dad’s front garden is full of deer-resistant perennials because they live across from a conservation area. But a fortress of fencing surrounds their backyard garden—a place where my mom can plant anything she likes. Adding deer-resistant perennials to your garden I have gathered a list of plants the deer aren’t supposed to like....

by Robert Pavlis Deep root fertilization is a recommended procedure by many arborists, and equipment is available for DIY homeowners. Is it the best way to fertilize trees? Do they need to be fertilized? In deep root fertilization for trees, you stick a pipe into the soil about 6” to 12″ and then, under pressure, squirt fertilizer into the ground. The theory is that since tree roots are deep down in the ground, this method gets fertilizer to the tree roots quicker and other plants such as grass or perennials do not steal it away from trees....

Admired for their glossy and exotic modified leaves, anthuriums are surprisingly easy to grow and do well in warmth with high humidity. What’s more! Growing Anthuriums in Water is also possible! Check out our article on anthurium plant care here. Propagating Anthurium in Water If you have bought a plant from a garden center or nursery, it comes in soil. You can use the same plant to grow in water....

Growing cat grass indoors will keep your cats from going outside to look for grass to satisfy their craving. The grass grown outside may have been treated with pesticides that can be toxic to your feline friend. What is Cat Grass Cat grass is something cats love to gnaw on; it’s healthy too. Usually, grown from a mix of seeds of wheat, oat, barley or rye. Growing cat grass indoors is also possible....

This type is also known as flaming Katy, or Christmas kalanchoe because it’s frequently given as a gift or used as decor during the winter holiday season. I think it’s adorable that we indoor gardeners use the term “force” to describe our efforts to get florist’s kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) and other plants to rebloom. You must admit it’s impossible to truly force a member of the plant kingdom to do anything....

Ficus elastica You’ll be shocked to learn that it’s a real, living plant, and even more astounded as you discover more about its growth habits and historical uses. Have you ever seen a plant that was so incredible that you had to touch it to convince yourself that it wasn’t artificial? That’s the rubber tree. Its gorgeous, uniformly large, waxy leaves and amazing colors – variegated green and white, burgundy, nearly black – will beckon you to touch them....

Or, maybe it’s because you enjoy the look of aloe but need something similar that also tolerates lower light and temperatures down to about 40°F. Gonialoe variegata I’ll bet I can guess why you’re interested in growing variegated tiger aloe. Is it because of its distinctive form, with an intricate pattern of stripes, and pretty, colorful blooms to effortlessly turn heads? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

In this article, you’ll learn all you need to know to grow Colchium, a unique flower that offers lush foliage in the spring and crocus-like blossoms in the fall. Colchicum spp. Autumn crocuses, Colchicum spp. are not crocuses at all. While they may resemble those familiar spring-blooming members of the iris family, Colchicum is a separate genus in the Colchicaceae family that grows from bulb-like corms. Their cup-like blossoms are pink or purple, often with a white center....

Kale is a particularly easy and rewarding crop for the home gardener. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, rich in vitamins A, C and B6, as well as, minerals and dietary fiber. It’s also a long-lived low-maintenance crop, cold hardy and not very prone to disease. Last but not least it’s versatile, adding nutrition and flavor to many different dishes. How to Grow and Care for Kale Kale is a heavy feeder with an appetite for nitrogen....

Packed with nutrition, lima beans are a beloved legume from Mesoamerica that is full of dietary fiber. They sometimes taste like butter when they’re cooked. And knowing how to grow lima beans is a great skill for gardeners who want to improve their health and soil microbiology. Table of Contents The lima bean plant originated in Lima, Peru, where they’ve been cultivated for over 4000 years. The Inca people there learned how to cook the lima bean properly to remove toxicity, and European settlers took the beans back to their homelands where they grew in popularity....

Not only do the blooms smell like citrus flowers, they look similar as well. Mock orange is a perfect nickname for this plant. Philadelphus spp. Philadelphus is a green-leaved deciduous shrub with sweet-scented, bridal white blooms that grows tall and wide if you let it, and it is a worthy, easy addition to your garden. If you’ve ever gotten a whiff of mock orange flowers, you understand what I mean....