Are you familiar with the term biophilic design? The best way to understand it is by first explaining the biophilia definition: Biophilia is a desire or tendency to interact, associate, or commune with nature. In modern interior design, biophilia is more than placing a plant or two in your home. It is about incorporating manyContinue reading “Nature inside”
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Low cost containers
Container gardening doesn’t have to cost a fortune, just only a little imagination. You could find beautiful garden containers at your local garden shops with rays of rainbow colors that are eye-catching, but can be expensive. Luckily, you don’t have to empty your wallet to create a beautiful container planter with materials that you alreadyContinue reading “Low cost containers”
Bluebonnet
Did you know that there are actually six native species of bluebonnet that grow in Texas and that all six of them are collectively classified as Texas’ state flower? There’s Lupinus texensis, of course, which is the bluebonnet that we all know and love. However, according to the Native Plant Society, Texas is also homeContinue reading “Bluebonnet”
Native Texan Flowering plants
Did you know that Texas is home to 5000-6000 species of native plants. As a state, it is responsible for the conservation of approximately a quarter (25%) of the North American native flora. There are many Perennials that are native to Texas, such as; Angel Trumpet, Blackfoot Daisy, and Coneflower, and Calylophus which can beContinue reading “Native Texan Flowering plants”
Window sill Garden
Growing vegetables indoors is impractical without an expensive greenhouse — except for herbs, which grow big enough for a satisfying harvest with minimal space or attention. A large south-facing window is ideal for an indoor herb garden, as most varieties require at least four to six hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive (mintsContinue reading “Window sill Garden”
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