Tag: Plants

Posted on 01/21/2024

A Basic Guide to Growing Polka Dot Plants

If you want a pet-safe houseplant to add color to your indoor space, consider the polka dot plant. As the name suggests, the polka dot plant has delicately speckled leaves in high-contrast combinations of colors. You can find them in pink, red and white, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to plant several colors together in...

Home Living

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Posted on 01/14/2024

Outdoors: Best Shrubs to Plant for a Living Privacy Fence

Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...

Gardening

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Posted on 01/01/2023

Solomon's Seal & More: Shade-Loving Plants to Consider for Your Garden

A shaded yard or garden space might seem like a challenge. However, there are many plants like Solomon's seal that prefer partial to full shade. If you're searching for plants to fill your shaded garden, here are some suggestions to consider: Solomon's Seal Solomon's seal plants have long, arching vines with rows of hanging flowers resembling tiny lanterns....

Garden

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Posted on 08/21/2022

Succulent Arrangements: How to Choose the Best Combination

Succulent arrangements make excellent natural decorative pieces. You can grow and maintain them inside and out and use almost anything as a container, making them extremely versatile and an easy way to enjoy the beauty of live plants. While you can purchase many succulent combinations pre-made, sometimes it’s more fun (and more affordable) to make them yourself. Here...

Home Decor

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Posted on 01/16/2022

Propagation Station Decor: Turn Your Plants Into Art

If you’re an experienced houseplant owner, you have likely tried propagating from cuttings. Many plants will grow roots if put in water, giving a trimmed off branch potential to be an entirely new plant. While it’s easy enough to use up your own drinking glasses or clear recycling for propagation, there are some trendy ways you can make...

Houseplants

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Posted on 01/24/2021

3 Pet Friendly Indoor Plants (and Others to Keep Away from Your Pets)

Photo by Free-Photos via Pixabay Plants can enhance the look and feel of your home, and some can even improve your indoor air quality. But if you have pets, you need to be selective about the plants you bring into your home. Choosing the right plants allows you to enjoy a lush indoor herb garden or a striking...

Pets

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