Making a Houseplant Topiary
Create a beautiful inexpensive potted topiary in just a few hours. Are you looking for an interesting addition to your home's décor? Try a houseplant topiary. They appear to be difficult to make and maintain, but beginners can create a beautiful .. [... more]
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Living Air Cleaners
You probably know that houseplants enhance the beauty of your surroundings, but did you know that many actually clean pollutants out of the air? Basically, these plants work as nature's air filters by adding oxygen and humidity to your indoor ... [... more]
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The Best Houseplants for Beginners
With so many options to choose from, any beginner can have a long-lasting indoor garden. So you think you can kill even an artificial plant? Before you give up indoor gardening, check out some of the more forgiving and resilient varieties of ... [... more]
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System of Naming Plants
Latin is the language of choice when talking about plants, such as Lagerstroemia indica. Latin is the language of choice when you're "officially" talking about plants. Yes, it does matter. Here is a brief primer on Latin names. A simple ... [... more]
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Lowe's Plant Tags
A lot of the "secrets" of good gardening really aren't secrets at all. The information can be found right on the plant tag. Sometimes matching the right plant with your home gardening environment can be a challenge. Lowe's has made it a lot ... [... more]
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Lawn & Garden Glossary
Soil with pH less than 7.0. Raise soil pH (lower acidity and raise alkalinity) by adding lime. Loosen compacted soil to allow oxygen, water and nutrients to get below the surface. Aeration is done either by punching holes into the lawn or ... [... more]
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Caring for Houseplants
Although plant types vary, plant care involves common principles. Houseplants are a diverse group; the term is used to describe everything from a cactus to an orchid. This diversity is part of what makes them so attractive, and its also what can ... [... more]
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Caring for a Christmas Cactus
Like the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus needs to follow a pretty strict regimen in the fall in order to bloom at holiday time. This plant (Schlumbergera bridesii or Schlumbergera truncata to some of you), although known as cactus, is really a ... [... more]
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Gardening Under Lights
Light, water and fertilizer make your indoor garden a great addition to any room. Gardening indoors under artificial light isn't a new concept. The idea germinated soon after the electric light bulb was invented. The advent of the fluorescent ... [... more]
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Propagating Plants
Do you have a favorite houseplant or perennial? Do you want more just like it? Try propagating your favorite plants. Not only will you create an inexpensive supply of plants for your home and garden, but you'll also be able to share your favorite ... [... more]
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Transporting Plants in Cold Weather
You've found the perfect plants for holiday decorating or gift giving. Getting them home safely is an important consideration. Most plants are pretty resilient, but the shock of moving from a sheltered indoor environment to the chill of outdoors ... [... more]
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Transporting Plants in Hot Weather
Greenhouse plants (especially those purchased as gifts) also need special attention to prevent damage. You've found the perfect plants at the garden center. Getting them planted properly is important. How you get them home can also be critical to ... [... more]
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