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  • Bamboo makes for one of the more interesting houseplants. It's decorative, hardy and can spread like wildfire, so it makes for a beautiful but challenging plant.
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  • Hey there, new gardeners! This one’s for all you kitchen garden enthusiasts that want to sow different varieties of indoor plants, both edible and the simply decorative ones too, who’d like to know simple, practical and home-grown wisdom regarding a garden that’s easy to maintain and provides for both body and soul nourishment.
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  • The Braided Money Tree (Pachira Aquatica) is a beautiful and unusual plant that makes for an excellent addition to any home. The tree is composed of several trunks that wind around one another, reaching anywhere from a foot to several feet in height.
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  • You should use as much care when buying your houseplants as you do for other items that you buy for your home.
    buying-houseplants.html

  • The calming beauty of a fern or the dramatic statement of a palm tree - the plants we choose to decorate our homes both compliment our decor and provide a refreshing spot of life in an otherwise static environment.
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  • Outdoor plants are relatively self-regulating. They get most of what they need from the surrounding air and soil and often require no feeding aid. Indoor plants are much more reliant on the gardener's tender ministrations. But it's possible to overdo it.
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  • Houseplants are living organisms and get attacked by other living things that produce diseases. Here are some common symptoms and tips on how to treat the diseases they indicate.
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  • There are seven main categories of plants
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  • Though humidity is rarely found in the house, it is always good to keep an eye out for a plant that is being affected by humidity.
    humidity-for-plants.html

  • Gardening is a hobby many people love to bide their time with. It gives one a sense of accomplishment when they see their flowers or plants blooming after a few weeks or even months of tender loving care.
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  • Those wishing to grow indoor herbs, a sill sanctuary filled with flowers or a simple resting place for healthy, veggie sustenance can bank on this craft-idea to bring joy to their homes – or that of loved ones (should you wish to gift it).
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  • When it comes to choosing indoor plants there is no dearth of the variety you can select from. We will list some of the plants that can liven up your indoors and are easy to maintain.
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  • Jade Plants provide a great option for indoor gardening, since they're hardy and easy to grow.
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  • Are you moving to a new home? Here are a few things you should know about moving your houseplants.
    moving-houseplants.html

  • Many plants will do equally well indoor or out. But some thrive best in the protected environment of the house, while others won't flourish unless they are in the elements.
    outdoor-plants-indoors.html

  • Palm trees are often associated with the tropics. Images of banana bearing trees come readily to mind, swaying in the breeze under a hot sun. But it's also true that there are many palms that tolerate cold very well.
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  • Household plants are used to add beauty to the indoor environment. The term “household plants” does not mean that the plants have to be in a home, they cold be used to decorate a hotel, lobby or an office as well.
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  • Most plants receive their nutrients solely from the soil and air. They take up nitrogen, water and other needed materials by capillary action. They soak it up through the roots and distribute it through the stem and leaves. But carnivorous plants supplement their 'diet' with insects and even occasionally small reptiles.
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  • There are not just a few ways of propagating (or reproducing) plants, but many. A few of the most popular ways are explained below.
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  • Choosing the correct pot is an essential ingredient in growing beautiful houseplants. Traditionally, pots were made of clay, but now pots are made out of many different types of materials.
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  • Having potted plants around the home provides lovely decoration and a healthy atmosphere. Not only do many indoor plants help ’scrub’ the air, but the sight of healthy growing things provides a nice mental lift as well.
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  • Every room in your home can benefit from the addition of a houseplant or two. Not only are plants good for the air in your home, they also soften the hard lines of furnishings and bring a feeling of life into the home.
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  • There are about 60 different species of the Genus Sansevieria, variously known as Snake Plant, Mother-In-Law's Tongue and many other names. Many are natives of Africa, but it can be found in Australia, China, Japan or Hawaii as well as other areas.
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  • Buying a houseplant and caring for it takes time and effort. The rewards are a lovely addition to the home that adds a bit of life to the decoration scheme.
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  • How you prepare the soil for planting seeds or cuttings, or for repotting, depends on the type of plant involved. There are considerations that are generally true for almost all houseplants, and specific items and measurements that are unique to a species.
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  • The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum) makes for an excellent houseplant. They're attractive and easy to care for. Though, as with any houseplant, it's possible to over or under water, they're much more tolerant than most. And they live practically forever!
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  • Tropical plants are among the most popular indoor gardening choices. They're often drought tolerant and easy to care for and there are many beautiful species.
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  • Taking care of your houseplants while at home only to leave them to die when you're on vacation doesn't make much sense.
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  • The overwhelming majority of houseplants get most of what they need by their own efforts, from decent soil and adequate sunlight. But, unlike their outdoor cousins, houseplants are very much at the mercy of their owners for proper watering.
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  • When winter sets in soon and nips at your toes, don’t let the blues get to your love for gardening outdoors…simply bring it in indoors!
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  • Most houseplants require some care year round. But exactly what you do is heavily influenced by the season. Most houseplant species have an active growing season in the Spring and early Summer, followed by a tapering off in the Fall.
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