HOT AND DRY: That’s the lament of gardeners in most regions in high summer, and also of many plants in their flower gardens. The author of a new book called “The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide” is here to suggest which perennials can stand up to the test best—plus give us some lavender growing advice, speaking …
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Companion planting is the pinnacle of gardening and has much more to do with nature’s inherent ability to protect itself than simple aesthetics. For example, an issue of Mother Earth News Almanac (an off-the-grid sibling to the Old Farmer’s Almanac) in the 1970s described how you could use companion planting to grow a loaf of …
Monstera Ginny Plant The Monstera Ginny plant is a vining plant related to the Monstera Deliciosa. This plant has cut out windows in the leaves that were originally intended to allow the tropical breeze to flow through the plant without damaging any of the leaves, making it one of the more visually appealing house plants …
Looking for a plant that will really make a statement in your home? Look no further than the Monstera Dilacerata! Also commonly known as the Monstera Burle Marx Flame’, this plant is sure to turn heads with its beautiful leaves. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about caring for this tropical stunner. …
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Common Symptoms Of Leaves on Monstera Turning Black It can be really frustrating when you find black leaves on your houseplant. They are supposed to brighten your space with beautiful green foliage, and seeing black leaves can prevent that. Luckily, there are quite a few things you can do to help your plant produce green …
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Tomato plants and marigolds do well as companion plants because they like similar growing conditions: fertile, well-draining soil, warm temperatures, and full sun. Blooming Marigolds help draw beneficial pollinators to your veggie garden. They look pretty and help protect your tomato plants against insect pests, such as aphids, thrips, white flies, and soil-dwelling root-knot nematodes. …
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Bright, perky marigolds are, indeed, edible. The flowers of the marigold plant are among the most popular edible flowers. Hailing from Mexico, it has been cultivated and included in the human diet for its delightful flavor and striking health benefits for more than 2000 years. Pin In this article, we discuss the use of edible …
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I CALL THE phenomenon tomato troubles: the yellow-spotted foliage that falls off, or the plant that produces all those misshapen fruits. And yes, the attack of the hornworms, too, when you wake up to a lot of missing leaves one day. Or all of the above. August is a perfect time to check in with …
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June 25th, 2022 Posted In: Wildlife & eco This small wildlife garden is very pretty and easy to look after. Plus it attracts a wide range of wildlife. When the Rewilding Britain garden won Best in Show at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022, it triggered a lot of debate in the gardening world. Top …
We weren’t surprised in the slightest when we found out this Ultimate Guide to Monstera Varieties was our most popular blog post ever! After all, the indoor houseplant world has fallen head over heels for the beautiful monstera plant and its large slotted leaves. But did you know there are several different monstera varieties with …
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