Indoor houseplants serve many purposes. Aside from being nice to look at, they have many surprising benefits. Among their perks, indoor plants have excellent health benefits. Being around nature boosts your mental and emotional health. People who work from home could undoubtedly use the serotonin boost plants provide.
Whether it is freshly laid sod or sown seedbed, every new grass becomes a tricky way to cut it. Growing roots in the surrounding soil undisturbed lead to a list of needs for developing a healthy lawn as soon as it receives enough water. Holding the cut for as long as possible to reduce the …
Do you ever wonder what a seed – generally small and having negligible demands from the environment – is capable of? How, with time, plant seeds have overcome the need to depend on water for their reproductive needs? If yes, then this article has all the answers to your question why did seed production help …
Trees are made for demanding conditions. Therefore, they are very vigorous and adaptable. They are designed to provide protection for themselves and some other species that live in them. Young trees need a certain amount of time for them to get stronger, and they need some help to survive in their early years. If you …
Calathea Medallion is a perennial plant that belongs to the arrowroot family. Its homeland is in the northwestern part of Brazil. The plant is unusual for its colorful variegated leaves. The bright and effective coloring of the plant delights and attracts many people. It has a flower with wide oval-shaped plates, in the center of which a …
Kokedama is a unique gardening technique that originates from Japan. Kokedama is a Japanese term that means “moss ball” in English. Kokedama constitutes a ball made of soil wrapped with moss and used to grow ornamental plants. Gardeners are learning Kokedama for its unique and appealing appearance, making it perfect for adorning indoor spaces. Stay …
Tiny Serial Killers What comes to your mind when you think about the most dangerous animal in the world? Do you think of disease-carrying rats? Maybe, Man-eating lions or deadly sharks? Surprisingly, none of these animals, no matter how dangerous, can compare to the top killer weighing only a mere two and a half milligrams: …
Flee Fleas! Fleas can be a source of annoyance or even insufferable frustration depending on the magnitude of infestation in your home and your yard. Having pets and children raise the stakes even more as you strive to rid yourselves of these little bloodsuckers. Parasites, in every sense of the word, fleas can bring untold …
Ironing at the Kinks I remember getting a bad greenish gash on my left arm a while back. No, it wasn’t from some weird infection. Here’s what happened: I was having an otherwise lovely day in my yard when I, unfortunately, tripped on my garden hose and fell arms first into my uncut grass. Amusingly, …
Sadly, like many of you, I have a tight schedule that won’t always let me wax meditative on the fallen, rust and coffee-colored leaves of fall. So, since using a broom or rake will take hours of work, my best backpack blower is my helpful friend. However, like a true friend, I had to search …
Create Your Own Garden Space Gardening is an adventure, and whether you’re a beginner or veteran gardener, soon, you will have to brave the elements. These elements, such as temperature, humidity, weather, and sunlight are vital for gardening but essentially out of your control.
Don’t you love a bed of colorful flowers in front of your patio? Whether you want to plant for the first time or renovate your garden, consider getting some Agapanthus Peter Pan. There are many cool things about this beautiful flower that will probably entice you. Even when in not in bloom, this plant creates …