How do I attract beneficial insects to my garden? Attracting beneficial insects to your garden can help control pest populations and pollinate your plants. Here are a few tips to attract them: Did you know there is a database to look up native plants that grow well in your area? You can use the https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/plantsContinue reading “Attract beneficial insects to the Garden”
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Growing Violets
Growing violets is relatively easy and can be done both indoors and outdoors. Also these beautiful plants are packed with antioxidants! Here are some general steps for growing violets: By following these general steps, you should be able to successfully grow violets. Violet’s leaves are a traditional nutritive spring tonic, high in vitamin A andContinue reading “Growing Violets”
Propagating Lavender from cuttings
Propagating lavender from cuttings is a popular and effective way to create new plants. Here are the steps to do so: Choose a healthy lavender plant: Look for a plant that is healthy and free from disease or pests. Select a stem that is new growth, but not too soft, and has no flower buds.Continue reading “Propagating Lavender from cuttings”
Air- Purifying Plants
Adding air-purifying plants to your home can have numerous benefits. These plants not only add beauty and life to your living space, but they also help to improve the air quality by removing harmful pollutants and chemicals. This results in a cleaner, healthier, and more inviting environment. Not only are these plants easy to careContinue reading “Air- Purifying Plants”
Care for a Donkey tail succulent
Sedum morganianum, the donkey tail or burro’s tail, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae, native to southern Mexico. It is a succulent perennial producing trailing stems up to 60 cm long, with fleshy blue-green leaves and terminal pink to red flowers in summer. How do you care for a donkey tailContinue reading “Care for a Donkey tail succulent”