most people over water house plants .... but that depends on the variety of plant ... many need more light ( not direct sunlight, but bright light ); some are not plants for the home to begin with, and simply can't handle the dry atmosphere and artificial heat.
When you find a plant that appeals to you, write down the name off the sales tag, or take a picture of it with your phone and then 'research' the care that plant requires before you purchase it.
rain water works wonders. Make sure there is adequate drainage ( use plastic water bottles under potting soil). Northern sunlight works for most plants. Plain old ivy can grow in the dark almost. Miracle Gro makes a fertilizer spike which you can use to add nutrients to house plants. DO NOT overwater!!!!
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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most people over water house plants .... but that depends on the variety of plant ... many need more light ( not direct sunlight, but bright light ); some are not plants for the home to begin with, and simply can't handle the dry atmosphere and artificial heat.
When you find a plant that appeals to you, write down the name off the sales tag, or take a picture of it with your phone and then 'research' the care that plant requires before you purchase it.
rain water works wonders. Make sure there is adequate drainage ( use plastic water bottles under potting soil). Northern sunlight works for most plants. Plain old ivy can grow in the dark almost. Miracle Gro makes a fertilizer spike which you can use to add nutrients to house plants. DO NOT overwater!!!!
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