Our beloved indoor plants offer clean air, free of dust and toxins. They also create a calming, green atmosphere of wellbeing that livens up every home and space. But all too many of us fell we have bad luck with houseplants. Or, even worse, we have the dreaded “black thumb”! Does this sound familiar? You
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We all like our privacy. And this is especially true, now, as we’re spending more and more time at home. With us all spending more time at home, we want to enjoy the privacy of our backyards. If you have neighbours who might be a bit too friendly, or who like to pry, we recommend
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Water is essential for all forms of life on this planet. Our plants, especially, need water to grow. Which leads many people to think that giving your container plants a little extra water, it can only make things better. Unfortunately, overwatering indoor plants and container plants is one of the biggest issues plant owners face.
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No matter how big or small your garden is, slugs and snails are you worst enemy. These insatiable pests can consume several times their own body weight in food in one day. That means a lot of damage to your plants. Snail and slugs can seem to appear out of nowhere, especially when the weather
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The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is the “it” houseplant on social media. After five years, it is still dominating social media, and it is easy to see why! Fiddle-leaf figs are perfect focal points for your room and your garden. You can set them in floor-standing pots. These plants can grow to at least 6
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Indoor plants are a stunning addition to every home and can even help purify your air. But it’s important to remember that your plants are a kind of indoor garden, even if they’re just pot plants. And plants bring with them a variety of insects. While many of these are beneficial, others are annoying or
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There has been a boom in indoor plants and we are loving it! Not only do indoor plants enhance the overall appearance of your space but there are also a number of benefits. From boosting moods, increasing creativity, reducing stress, and improving air pollutants, today we are going to discuss the benefit of indoor plants!
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Ever wondered why your pets eat houseplants? One school of thought is they do it to calm an upset stomach or process hairballs, like they do when eating grass or cat grass. Others consider it an attempt to remedy a nutritional issue, or relieve anxiety or stress. No matter the reason, it can be difficult
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Growing any kind of citrus tree in your backyard is incredibly rewarding. Not only do they look amazing, they also provide you with your own, homegrown fruit. In fact, having a lemon tree in the backyard was once part of the Australian dream. Now we have begun experimenting with limes, blood oranges and mandarins. But
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While artificial trees are more popular than ever, and more realistic styles available, there’s still nothing like a live Christmas tree! No matter how realistic an artificial tree is, it can’t compete with the smell and feel of a real tree. In fact, some people believe Christmas isn’t Christmas without a real tree to enhance
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