How to care for houseplants

House Plants are just as popular in planning as furniture when you decide to redo your home décor or are moving to a new home. Plants make a home feel more personal and add inviting warmth to rooms. And if you live a cooler climate where snow falls and plants die down, living plants in your home can add a tropical or garden feel to your overall atmosphere. photo credit: idalingi Plants also have many health benefits. They cleanse the air through utilizing the carbon dioxide and producing more oxygen. And in building that are more airtight these toxins can build up and cause ... Read Full Story

Shamrock plants are beautiful delicate plants that are a favorite of many people. photo credit: audreyjm529 Overall, if given a rest period during the year and watered and fertilized properly the Shamrock will live for many years. If you notice your plant looks a little weak or seems to be suffering there are two plant diseases that affect the shamrock plant. Shamrock Plant Disease Fungal Rust can be diagnosed when you notice an obvious orange color on the underside of the leaves. Treatment: I remove the plant from the pot and clean the pot thoroughly. If you feel the plant needs repotted this it ... Read Full Story

Cats love to nibble on houseplants and this can be unhealthy for your cat and your houseplants. Not only do cats love to nibble on houseplants, but they also like to use the soil as an alternative to the litter box. Without having to get rid of your houseplants, there are several things that you can do so that your cat and houseplants can co-exist without having problems. Give your cat a plant of his own. A great plant to grow for your cat is catnip grass. The Cosmic Catnip Garden by Cosmic Pet Products makes growing your own catnip easy and covenient for ... Read Full Story

Click the photo to launch the slide show. I recently wrote about new trends in houseplants . As much as I love plants, I don't have many inside my home. It's just too much responsibility. I'm more concerned with feeding my kids, feeding my husband, feeding my dog. I just can't add any more to my plate. So, as you might guess, the few houseplants I do have are rather mangy looking. Outdoor plants are another story altogether. And when the season gets underway, well, let's just say my family goes hungry. An interesting topic of concern to many these days, what with the ... Read Full Story

Houseplants – Proper Care and Feeding For Jade Plants Jade Plants provide a great option for indoor gardening, since they’re hardy and easy to grow. They thrive in containers and enjoy warm, dry conditions. As succulents, they tolerate low-water conditions well and require very little fertilizer. Jade Plants can live for years and will reach up to [...] Related posts: Houseplants – Proper Care All Year Round Houseplants – Proper Care All Year Round Most houseplants... Houseplants – Caring for Tropical Plants Houseplants – Caring for Tropical Plants Tropical plants are... Houseplants – How To Care For Sansevieria Houseplants – How To Care For ... Read Full Story