Fat Separator For Watering House Plants
The fat separator I use has a long spout which I have found handy and useful to water my house plants. I really appreciate double duty gadgets.
Buy Discounted Flowers and Houseplants
A few years ago while shopping in the grocery store, I passed by the florist area, and there was a bedraggled rose in a two inch pot for fifty-nine cents. I am no gardener, but I bought it anyway.
African Violet has Long Slender Two Toned Leaves
I have five African violet plants. Only the two with white flowers had lower leaves that were long and slender, mostly light yellow in the center with a thin edging of dark green, while their newer growth has come in with more normal looking rounded dark green leaves.
Leaves on Calathea Plant Curling
I have a calathea plant and since I brought it about 2 months ago it produces new leaves, but the leaves curl inside as if they are burned. I keep it in a pot in a lighted environment, not full sun, soil damp, but not soggy, and it's rather cool around 15 - 27 degrees C.
Squeeze Bottles to Water Plants
My house plants and some of my outside planters are hard to water without spilling water everywhere when getting to the center of the plants. I have been rinsing out my dish soap bottles really well and using them.
Jade and Other Succulents Losing Leaves and Turning Yellow
I recently put out my house plants for the season. We've had a lot of rain, but also some cold nights. Do you think that would have made my jade and other succulent plants lose their leaves and turn a pale shade of green, almost yellow? Too much water? How do I save them?
House Plant Leaves Continuing to Turn Brown After Trimming
I have a few house plants that seemed to look healthy except for brown tips on a few leaves. I made the mistake of cutting the brown tips off and then that turned brown and made it look worse. Is there a way to remove this without removing the whole leaf?
Is there a non-toxic method of getting rid of spider mites on my bird's nest plant?
Choosing the Right Indoor Plants
My living room is long and doesn't have a whole lot of light. I need a few tall plants that are affordable, are low light, and are okay with a little neglect. I'm new to the whole gardening thing, and I need more life in my living room!
Is there a recipe for a homemade live plant cleaning and shining solution?
Getting Rid of Ants in Potted Plants
I have a large pot outside with several kinds of plants in it, I just discovered it is full of small black ants. Does anyone know how to get rid of these little devils without killing my plants or having to dump the entire pot? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
Before planting your hanging baskets, window boxes, or tomato plants go and buy cheap pack of diapers, open one up, and place in the bottom of the container.
Will a Broken Bamboo Plant Stalk Survive?
I broke my mother's bamboo plant at the stalk, upsetting us both. Will it live or die? It's still attached, and she taped it for support. Will it live? How do I fix it?
How do you care for roses? I tried using plant food and sunlight from the window sill. I applied spray plant food to plant, not soil. The plant is beginning to wither, what am I missing?
Why are the branches on my Norfolk pine turning yellow? Some are dropping off.
Does anyone know what type of plant this is? It was given to me by a friend and I would like to look it up so I can better care for it (as you can see, the leaves are turning yellow and I have no idea why!).
My indoor plants need frequent watering and often get wilty before I get a chance to water them. I found a great way to keep them more hydrated and water less often - WINE! Well, wine bottles that is.
Controlling Insects on Houseplants
How do I prevent bugs from growing on/living in my house plants?
I am reposting this again because I still can't find out what the name of this hanging plant is. I am pretty sure I purchased it at Home Depot or Lowe's here in Portland. The stems are long and very sturdy. It has flowered twice and each time with just one flower.
I have been having a problem with fungus gnats in and around my potted plants. I was told that if I diluted regular Listerine, 1 to 1 with water and spayed the organic soil mixture, the solution, would kill fungus gnats and their eggs that live in the manure.
When it comes to gardening outdoors, buying plants that we know will grow best in our gardens is extremely important. Indoor plants are no different. They each have their likes and dislikes when it comes to growing conditions.
The onset of winter weather outside can take a surprising toll on indoor plants. Dry air, dust accumulations, and dwindling daylight, can quickly add up to less than ideal conditions for your plants.
How To Care For A Rosemary Tree
When it comes to pulling double-duty during the holidays, it's hard to beat a rosemary tree. Their appearance brings a festive touch to your holiday decor, and fresh sprigs can be used for flavoring holiday meats, breads, and desserts.
Holiday Plants That Keep On Giving
Christmas cacti and Norfolk Island Pine trees are good examples of plant gifts that keep on giving long after the holidays are over - sometimes for generations into the future.
