Aquascaping, or the art of growing a garden of aquatic plants amongst stones, driftwood and a variety of substrates, is becoming an increasingly popular method of plant cultivation. When this art is practiced in an aquarium that is also home to fish, it creates beautiful and unique displays. Combined with well-chosen LED lights that help …
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While I love a large garden bed that is full and almost bursting with strawberry plants that are all ready to be harvested, the reality is that many of us don’t have the facilities to garden or plant strawberries in a garden bed. Does that mean we will never have our own strawberry patch? No. …
Whatever plants we grow in our gardens, they likely have nutritional needs different from neighboring plants. They may also leach or add nutrients, bacteria, fungi into the soil, as well as insects. With that in mind, what to plant after potatoes is a valid question. Using crop rotation methods is not an accidental science. It …
I adore lush green plants, foliage, and vegetation, especially in my home. So when I saw that beautiful houseplant start to look like someone dusted them with cake frosting, I became worried. Indeed, these weren’t the beautiful begonias and jade plants I had so carefully cared for? And what was worse, the white powder spread …
I never realized how important the kind of potting soil is to grow Anthurium in, together with the type of pot it is planted in. After learning from my mistakes, where my choice of standard garden soil led to my Flamingo flower (aka anthurium) dying due to root rot, I experimented and learned much more …
To keep the beautiful leaves of your shinyAnthurium green and the blooms coming, you may need to repot your plant. If you have had your anthurium for six months to a year, it probably needs repotting to maintain its health. Contrary to old tales, Anthuriums don’t like being root-bound. No plant does. A root-bound plant …
I’ve had my pink Anthurium, also called a painter’s palette or flamingo flower, for about five years now. And while it still flowers, it has become spindly. Some roots are growing out of the bottom drainage hole of the pot too. I asked my sister for advice because I think she is the Anthurium queen. …
How to Repot Bamboo? Bamboo is known for its beauty and exoticism, but did you also know that it is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world? The University of Maryland describes bamboo as a plant demonstrating vigorous growth. No wonder multiple running bamboo species are seen as an invasive plant in the US. …
Tulips are beautiful flowers with gorgeous blooms that are beloved all around the world. But, among the most breathtaking flowers to have potted, these beauties may not last as long as you’d like them to. Read on below to find exactly how long potted tulips last, as well as tips and FAQs, to help you …
Lucky bamboo is beloved amongst houseplant owners for its notched green stalks and distinctive leafy growth. Despite its name, it does not belong to the bamboo genus but is a member of the dracaena family. It is easy to care for and highly versatile––it can grow be grown in soil, in a water-filled vase, or …