Living in Southern California, you tend to get used to palm trees. They are everywhere, about as iconic as the Hollywood sign.In fact, one of the most well-known photos of
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Rouse, wiggle, yawn, stretch. I can practically hear my houseplants going through the motions as the days get longer and are filled with increasing sunlight. After an entire winter of being hunkered down, most of them are showing signs of activity, and it’s an exciting indication of what’s to come. Before long, they will be all raucous with new vim and vigor.
In nature, plants work in tandem with the seasons to ensure they are ready to transition to the next one. But indoor plants need an assist from their humans, so here’s how to help ensure they are in good shape to ring in the spring.
Dust tends to build up on houseplants over the winter, which can become an optimal breeding ground for insects and pests, explains Joyce Mast, also known as “Plant Mom” from Bloomscape. Spend some time wiping down leaves with a damp cloth; this TLC time is also a great opportunity to assess each plant’s health.
Many houseplants will have a bit of collateral damage after their winter sleep, so don’t be alarmed by some yellowing or dead leaves. But now we want the plant to send all its spring energy to the healthiest leaves, so it’s time to remove the unhealthy parts. Mast recommends trimming and removing any dead or dying leaves from the plant with clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears, wiping with rubbing alcohol between each snip.
Since the sun enters your home differently throughout the year, it’s good to assess your plants’ light needs and keep tabs on what kind of light they are getting in different seasons. Some may just need a slight shift, while others may prefer a different location all together.
If you have any plants that have outgrown their pots, spring is the time to repot them since they are about to start running riot.
Living in Southern California, you tend to get used to palm trees. They are everywhere, about as iconic as the Hollywood sign.In fact, one of the most well-known photos of
Radishes are one of those first treats to come from the spring garden. There is nothing like pulling out a colorful root veggie, giving it a little dust and polish, and biting into it before it has a chance to see the kitchen. Did you know you can also enjoy fresh radishes in the fall, as well? In this article, I’m going to explain the difference between spring and winter radishes, and share some tips on growing radishes from seed for a spring crop and for a fall crop. Timing your radish seeding is simply a matter of counting forwards or backwards to frost-free and frost dates.
Everything people eat on earth, comes directly or indirectly through plants. For example, fruits, vegetables, or rice, come from plants. If we discuss an example of indirect form, the herbivorous animals we eat, they consume plant based diet. Therefore, whatever we eat comes from plants but the question still remains–What do plants eat to grow? The answer is, they make their own food! Sounds interesting? Let’s read about it in detail!
If you ever grew potatoes, then you must have seen the infestation of small, extraterrestrial insects crawling on the surface of leaves and near the roots. They can be quite a mess for your potato plants. They are known as potato bugs, and if you have questions hovering in your mind, like What do Potato Bugs Eat and How to Get Rid of Potato Bugs, then you are at the right place!
Dusty indoor plants not only look unattractive and hide the show of colorful foliage, but they also hinder the plant’s ability to photosynthesize. Here are some of the importantBasic Tips to Clean Your Houseplants to ensure they look at their best and remain healthy all the time!
A rich and quality growing medium can make gardening easy, productive, and fun, and these Hacks to Improve Your Soil for Free will teach you how to achieve that without spending much on chemical fertilizers and soil conditioners.
The gardens at Great Dixter.
In the well-to-do town of Bedford, New York, there are a few givens: there are apple orchards and quaint bed and breakfasts, cute bakeries and amazing antiques shops and, of course, many grand estates complete with rolling green lawns and well-hedged gardens. Perhaps most impressive of the latter belongs to the doyenne of the domestic, Martha Stewart.
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It could be said trees naturally call for attention as they climb toward the sky with their arms outstretched. Yet, it’s still easy for us to ignore them. As we bustle through our own day-to-day lives, trees seem to play the role of a backdrop. An insignificant set piece in the stage production of society.
Spring is on the horizon, and while there still may be a chill in the air, thankfully, there will soon be sunshine, dew-covered green grass, and warmer days, beckoning the first sightings of spring. While we’re waiting, we can plan ahead by stocking up on the right tools ahead of the planting season. When it comes to nurturing a green thumb, working with the correct tools can help make the job—big or small—easier and help us make the most of the season.