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Plant Care for Begonias

Begonias are some of the most beautiful, visually interesting plants you can grow indoors. However, they can be a bit picky about light and water, though not overly delicate, making them a great intermediate-level plant project. Here’s what you need to know. There is virtually no end to begonia variety. With over 1,000 species andContinue reading “Plant Care for Begonias”

Air Plant Care

Caring for your new little plants Air plants live on air, right? Uh, not right! While air plants don’t grow in soil, they definitely NEED to be watered. While the plants can survive for long periods of drought, they will not grow or thrive and will eventually die off if water is too scarce. FollowContinue reading “Air Plant Care”

Are coffee grounds good for succulents?

The maintenance and care for an indoor plant to an outdoor plant can be drastically different. The main tip to remember is that coffee grounds won’t work on potted plants unless it has been brewed and diluted in water. Potted succulents don’t have enough microbes in them to break down the grounds into a substanceContinue reading “Are coffee grounds good for succulents?”

Grow a Garden

Thinking about growing a garden, but don’t have space or trying a new way to grow your vegetables or herbs this year? This could be for you! Grow bags are lightweight and come with handles; they are relatively easy to move around the garden. Since they are more portable, they are great for gardeners whoContinue reading “Grow a Garden”

Bringing Nature indoors

Enjoy a spring preview of flowering branches! Bring flowering tree branches , such as crab apples and forsythia, indoors so you can enjoy spring early. A little warm air and water will “force” the branches into beautiful bloom. Starting in February, gather branches from flowering rhododendron, apple, cherry, or crab apple trees to bring indoors forContinue reading “Bringing Nature indoors”