If you have a space in your home that is a little shaded, for example, the corner of a room or a room that doesn’t have access to natural light from windows, or the room simply has low light levels, there are still plenty of houseplants to choose from where this actually mimics their natural environment. The problem is many houseplants that are classified as shade-tolerant plants are actually plants that prefer indirect light, such…
There are many plants you can integrate into your home, but some of the better plants to have include plants that clean the air for a healthy home environment. When you include any of these in your home it helps to purify the air, making it easier to breathe and better to sleep. NASA recently did a study on airborne toxins, dust and germs and what most people don’t realise is that many are found…
If you are looking to brighten up your home, then you should include fun, accessible houseplants. Over the last few years, houseplants have become very popular and not only do we now recognise that they can make a room feel more appealing, creating a calm feeling, bringing the outdoors indoors, but also some houseplants even have air-purifying properties too that can be very appealing. When it comes to choosing the best houseplants, you also need…
If you want to propagate a houseplant you can take cuttings and root them in water, although this will not work with all houseplants, it will work with a lot of them so it’s well worth trying. Plus it’s super easy and all you really need to get started is a jar of water and a sharp pair of secateurs or scissors. This is a very effective and common way to propagate plants you already…
If you are growing a Christmas cactus in your home, you are no doubt excited about the colour it adds to your interior come Christmas time, and again in the spring and summer. But what can you do when the plant isn’t looking its best? Give it a trim. Generally speaking, these plants require little or no pruning, however, overgrown plants can benefit from a little pruning to remove old stems or shorten long and…
If you have a Christmas cactus you want it to look its best and form lots of flower buds that in turn produce a mass of flowers over Christmas. You put a great deal of time and effort into moving it back and forth between cool and humid conditions, allowing them ample opportunity to recover and reflower the following year. But then again, if you are experiencing problems, it can be frustrating figuring out why,…
The Christmas Cactus gets its name because it is a cactus traditionally bought in December (around Christmas time) when the flowers are in bud or full bloom, meaning they also make excellent gifts at Christmas. That being said, they are also available all year round at local garden centres and nurseries, but you will need to grow them correctly to get them to flower successfully, which means they need to rest periods in a cooler…
Bamboo provides a wonderful look to any garden whether you are looking to add structure or simply round off a Japanese theme. That being said, you can capitalise upon a variety of shapes, structures and textures when you start growing bamboo in containers. Container growing gives you limitless opportunities for colours and types, without the worry of bamboo taking over your garden because some varieties are very invasive. Containers also let you move your bamboo…
Bamboo makes for a very desirable plant no matter the garden you have, they seem to fit into nearly any planting theme. There are ample types of bamboo that make large clusters, ideally suited as a focal point in your garden or as a hedge or screen to the perimeter of your property. They add a great deal of structure and texture to any border. Bamboo plants grow so prolifically that they can be invasive…
Bamboo is a wonderful plant to add to your garden, whether used as a hedge, screen or planted as specimen plants in a border, or grown in pots. However, some species, not all, can quickly become invasive if you don’t properly prune them. Knowing how to prune bamboo is important because it prevents the rhizomes from growing out of control. Pruning can also be done to improve overall airflow, encourage better growth and remove side…
