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The leaves are starting to turn beautiful colors and the temperatures are beginning to drop. Pumpkin-flavored everything is in the grocery stores and you just pulled your heavy sweaters out of the closet. In other words, autumn is currently in full swing. But as you enjoy your pumpkin spice latte and are admiring the lovely leaves, remember that Old Man […]
Do you love the outdoors? Are planning to put up a business? If your answers here are both “Yes,” then you probably want to consider the idea of becoming a home-based gardener. And mind you, this is something that you can consider a career, especially if you are fond of working with flowers and plants. It holds true that gardeners […]
A house is something that a person plans on building only once in his/her life. Most people don’t even think twice before pouring in all their life savings to buy a roof over their head. So, you can tell that building or buying is a pretty big deal generally and it should be that way. To turn this house into […]
Houseplants have many benefits, from reducing depression and anxiety to purifying the air… provided that you don’t kill them. Here are some of the top mystery causes of houseplant death. Overwatering By far the most common cause of death in houseplants is simple overwatering. Stick to the instructions given when you buy a plant to avoid drowning it. Most plants […]
Studies have shown that plants in homes and workplaces help reduce stress, increase productivity, enhance employee attitudes, lower operating costs, help in “green building” design, and improve air quality. Although many of these studies involved workplaces, the principles apply to homes as well. A Human Spaces report in 2015 on biophilic design showed that, globally, nearly two-thirds of workers have […]
Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) are easy-to-grow houseplants and low maintenance, have few problems, and tolerate a wide range of conditions—just not cold temperatures. For these reasons, they are good for beginners or those that feel “gardening challenged”, or good choices for tough indoor conditions such as in commercial and business settings. This native of southern and southeast Asia is neither made […]
These two garden critters have similar names, and even may look similar at a quick glance, but they really are quite different. Knowing something about these garden pests—what they eat and where they live—may help in their control. Both these critters resemble large furry mice, but moles are quite distinctive with their large, paddle-shaped front feet with claws. These are […]
If you’re looking for a fun bonding activity for you and your kids, you may want to consider planting a garden together. No matter the ages of your little ones, everyone can get involved in gardening. Most kids love playing in the dirt already, so why not put this to good use and grow something beautiful? As another added benefit, […]
When it comes to keeping your garden healthy and vibrant, you need to create a plan for dealing with pests. No matter where you’re gardening, you’re going to come in contact with some unwanted guests. Taking care of these pests quickly is key to protecting your garden from death and disease. You don’t want to use harsh chemicals in your […]
Attract bees with flowers A bee is said to make three journeys in order to bring one drop of nectar to the hive; and 25,000 foraging trips are said to be necessary to gather the raw material for one pound of honey. The value, therefore, of large areas of nectar-yielding vegetation in the neighborhood of the hives is very great, […]