Ferns are known for their wild-looking fronds, which bring a forest-like feel to the comfort of the home. Their dense, bushy growth is complemented by the delicate edges of each individual leaf. Ferns are especially striking when their fronds are healthy and grow thickly and close together. However, because their thick, light green growth makes …
Plant Care
Growing moss in a terrarium can be so much more than a hobby. There are over ten thousand moss species and most types are used as ground cover in almost all types of terrariums. For people with no garden, the moss becomes the green ground covering for a miniature fairy garden inside a glass terrarium, …
Flower gardeners look forward to the Spring when their Tulips finally begin to bloom after the long and colorless winter. However, once their time to time comes, these beautiful blooming flowers don’t stick around forever. So, “just how long DO Tulips last” you may wonder? Read on below to find out exactly how long Tulips …
Mealybugs are fascinating to read about or watch how they interact with plants in gardening documentaries. On your plants, the results are not fascinating at all. Mealybugs are fast orchid destroyers. The males are said to be shorter-lived, but that does not matter. What does matter is they are ALL killed. Did you know that …
There are over 1,000 different tropical and subtropical plants that make up the Peperomia family. A similarity shared by these plants is the fact that they’re incredibly easy to grow, making them ideal house plants even for those with a green thumb. Furthermore, they’re grown primarily for their gorgeous foliage, which comes in all sorts …
Terrariums are the equipment used for growing tropical plants indoors. They add a superior decorative touch. Placed under grow lights, they make a stunning focal point. As terrariums are used for tropical plants, the key to success in a terrarium necessitates stable humidity levels. Both open and closed terrariums need to be kept humid. How …
Tulips are among the world’s top picks for beautiful flowers to cut and preserve. That’s why so many people take them inside their homes and put them in vases. But, as lovely as they may look in a vase in your house, sometimes they end up drooping. Read on below to learn exactly why your …
Prized things are always contested. In this case, your sweet-smelling Rose blooms are your prized possession, and you have to contest the elements and other factors to keep them safe. One of the challenging factors that threaten your Rose flowers is a pest attack. But with a vigilant eye and the proper protective measures, this …
You’d most probably be aware of overwintering pot-grown Roses indoors or in greenhouses, but did you know you could grow your very own indoor Roses year-round? There’s nothing dreamier than having sweet-scented, beautifully colored Roses growing in your kitchen, or even your bedroom, letting the scent of Roses sing you to sleep every night. Miniature …
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 …