For most people, apartment living doesn’t necessarily mean outdoor space for luxuries like a shed or a swimming pool. But if your room comes with a balcony or terrace, rejoice! You have your own little piece of nature that you can customize just the way you want. A little attention …

Gabions can be an aesthetic and unique addition to your garden landscape. Although they are most commonly used as walls and retaining walls, there are many other gabion ideas to choose from! From planters to water features, this article will show you how versatile they are and how many different …

The Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen is a popular houseplant. It belongs to the Araceae family and is native to New Guinea and tropical Asian regions. They are easy plants to grow and maintain. This is because her growth requirements are simple. Aglanoemas are known for their distinctive foliage. Unlike the traditional …

A few years ago, a gloxinia-flowering houseplant (Sinningia speciosa) was considered a perennial; The plants would flower and then die back. After a period of dormancy, the plant grew again, delighting its owner with a fresh batch of large, velvety buds. Today’s gloxinias are hybrids bred to bloom quickly. These …

Using an upcycled wooden pallet to create a garden is the ultimate eco-friendly way to reuse, reuse and recycle. Retailers use – and discard – millions of wooden pallets every year when moving goods from place to place. Pallets take up a lot of space in landfills. That’s unfortunate because …

Chrysanthemums — often referred to as mums — are a classic favorite, blooming for fall gardening. They bloom in bright reds, yellows, oranges, and other rich colors and brighten gardens when the weather turns chilly. You may not know that the Hardy Mums we grow at Heeman’s are actually a …

Transform the look of your boring stairs by growing plants on them! Here are indoor garden ideas on the stairs to try! Stairs are often the most neglected area of the house, but when it’s bright and gets some light, you can use the space wisely to create a mini …

A lattice fence or privacy screen is the perfect way to add a sense of privacy and structure to your garden. Whether the design is wood or metal, a garden trellis creates a beautiful backdrop for outdoor living spaces. Ranging from simple structures to intricate designs, these trellis ideas will …

Tell us your top tips for caring for indoor plants… It sounds silly, but some people don’t realize that a plant’s source of energy is light. Plants need to be either by the window or under a skylight to remain healthy over the long term. I see many people putting …

About Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) These plants (Hypoestes phyllostachya) are one of the showiest foliage plants you can grow that will stand out from other foliage plants. They are highly hybridized, so there are many different colors and types of leaf spots. They are also known as Freckle Face …