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 […]
Do you need Insurance Coverage for Garden?
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 […]
4 things you didn’t know were killing your houseplants
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 […]
Benefits of using plants indoors
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 […]
Easy Houseplants – Rubber Plant
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 […]
Moles and Voles and their controls
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 […]
How to Plan and Plant a Garden for Kids
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 […]
How to Naturally Prevent Garden Pests
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 […]
Flowers that attract Bees
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 […]
Seed Stratification
Seed Stratification Stratification is a method of carrying seeds through the period from the time they ripen until they are ready to germinate, with minimum trouble and occupying minimum space. Some seeds, especially those of certain trees and shrubs, will […]