How to Grow an Amaryllis Indoors for Stunning Blooms

Grow amaryllis in pots indoors for a stunning display of its colorful flowers. Amaryllis comes from Peru and South Africa. Its name comes from the Greek word ‘Amarysso’ what means ‘glitter.’ The flowers can be single or double, reaching up to 4 to 10 inches in size. They come primarily …

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Growing and caring for Anthuriums

Anthurium prefers bright but indirect light. In direct sun they can dry out too much and the leaves can develop brown, burnt tips. The plant prefers a location with temperatures between 60° and 85°F How to care for anthurium Anthurium likes moist conditions. Store the pot on a tray of …

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How to grow colorful coleus plants from cuttings

How to Grow and care for Coleus The variety of patterns is amazing, with solid colors, splashes, spots, streaks, spots, fringes and veins. Color intensity varies with sunlight, sensitivity to heat and other conditions. The term “sun coleus” refers to selections that tolerate more sun. The cultivars with dark leaves …

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Formal Garden Ideas You’ll Love

Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your garden by incorporating the principles of formal garden design. This garden style dates back to ancient Egypt and began to spread throughout Europe in the 16th century. Formal garden design is all about order and balance. Symmetrical plantings, clearly defined paths …

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Amazing large house plants

Also known as Strelitzia reginae, this large indoor plant has long, glossy, banana-like leaves. It is native to South Africa and thrives in warmer temperatures between 60-80°F. Keep the bird of paradise away from heating and cooling vents to prevent it from drying out. Avoid frequent repotting as this can …

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Best flowers you can grow in water

Here is the list of 8 houseplants that grow better in water than in soil and experience the ease of maintaining a lush home garden. 8 houseplants that grow better in water than in soil 1. Pothos Botanical name: Epipremnum aureum Pothos is one of the easiest houseplants to grow …

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How to Grow and Care for Hoya Plant

Hoyas, also called wax plants, porcelain flowers or honey plants, are a plant native to Asia that is related to milkweed plants and features fragrant, easy-care tropical flowers that grow in spherical clusters. The plants form woody stems with waxy leaves that remain evergreen. You can train a Hoya plant …

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Designing Garden Islands for the Landscape

List of Theme Garden Ideas – Butterfly Pollinator Garden, Edible ornamental garden, rock garden, Native perennial plant garden, Color themes (e.g. a white or orange garden), Japanese evergreen garden, Classic cottage garden, Formal rose garden, cut flower garden Once you’ve found a good location for the garden on a property, …

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How to choose the best hanging basket

Your hanging display starts with the right hanging basket. Get the hardware right and you’re onto a winner. Whether you want to brighten up your front entrance, disguise a plain shed or add interest to a contemporary courtyard, hanging baskets are the perfect way to introduce colour and make use …

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Amazing Jade Plant Varieties to Grow this Spring

From tricolor to wavy, these colorful jade plant varieties offer the best in color and easy care! These colorful jade plant varieties offer the right mix of colors and ease of use – a win for everyone! Colorful jade plant varieties   1. Crassula ovata “Hobbit” Featuring light green leaves …

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