Seven Tips for Growing a Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
When you start to take an interest in growing houseplants, one of the first things you learn is never toContinue Reading
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A Story of Gravel, Drainage Layers and Public Safety
There are horticultural techniques that were so widespread that we didn’t even think about them: we just applied them. OneContinue Reading
Houseplants and Potting Soil
Which potting soil should I use? This is a question that many gardeners ask themselves when they start to takeContinue Reading
The Purest Air in Town
Remember, several years ago, NASA carried out a study into the possibilities of filtering pollutants from home air. The studyContinue Reading
Top 10: The Worst Houseplants For Beginners
There is a wide variety of houseplants available to someone just starting out. It’s easy to get lost. Big-box stores,Continue Reading
That’s Not A Swiss Cheese Plant!
Swiss cheese plants (Monstera deliciosa) have always been among gardeners’ favorite houseplants. However, many plants have characters that make usContinue Reading
Houseplants You Can’t Kill By Overwatering
You might think that underwatering is the main cause of houseplant mortality. In a way, that’s true: more plants eatContinue Reading
How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom
Orchids have a reputation for being fussy and temperamental, requiring precise care to thrive. However, recent insights suggest that phalaenopsisContinue Reading
Don’t Kill Those Red Mites!
The red mites we sometimes see on plant leaves or stems aren’t always harmful. In this article, originally published onContinue Reading
Mushrooms in Your Houseplants?
In this article, originally published on November 21, 2016 and ranked as the 11th most viewed article, Larry Hodgson discussesContinue Reading