Years of experimentation finally led me to the perfect succulent potting mix. Personally, I think this is the best soil for succulents, and it’s very easy to prepare. In this post, I’ll share my recipe for succulent soil and show you exactly how to make it. When dealing with succulent potting soil, I noticed it is quite light on the …
Read More »Get Rid of Fungus Gnats in Houseplants Soil
Fungus gnats are probably the most annoying indoor plant pests. And, the worst part about them is that they can infest any plant that is growing in soil. You will see them crawling out of the potting soil. Probably, most of them will also be flying around your plant when you are watering them. Thus, if you face this problem, …
Read More »4 Methods to Get Rid of Mealybugs in Your Houseplants
Mealybugs are the most annoying pests, in my opinion. Especially when I find them on indoor plants. They like to hide and then come in with a sneak attack. Thus, imagine my surprise when I discovered a white cottony growth on plants overnight. That’s their work so I know I need to get rid of mealybugs from my indoor plants. …
Read More »5 Steps To Clean & Sanitize Your Seed-Starting Pots
Before you start working on your garden, you know that the first step would be starting your plants from seeds. However, even if it is a great way to jump-start, most people don’t know they need to clean and sanitize the pots. Why is that so necessary, though? Well, when you are growing your own seeds, you will notice that …
Read More »Tips & Tricks to Use Fallen Leaves as Mulch
If you want to save money when it comes to gardening, using fallen leaves as mulch would be your best option. This has always been a great idea, but there are also some warnings you should know about. We all know that mulch helps with regulating the soil temperature. It keeps hot summer sun from heating the soil too much …
Read More »5 Clever Tricks to Protect Plants from Frost
As gardeners, we know what needs to be done when the weather gets cooler. Thus, it is that time of the year when we need to protect our plants from frost. Especially because frost can be deadly and because freezing temperatures cripple the crops we have been working really hard on. Of course, there is no rush to just go …
Read More »7 Budget-Friendly Rock Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
Do you have a small space as a garden that you just can’t figure it out how to design it? Or you don’t know how to handle those tiny patches of grass? Well, personally, I was in the same situation until I decided I should bring a landscape to life. And for this, there is one simple solution that is …
Read More »5 Arbor Ideas For Shade In Your Backyard
We all love to spend time outside, especially we love to lay back in our own backyard. And the time has come to get lazy, the summer is here. However, the sun can get a little overbearing sometimes. Hence, it generates quite an intense heat and a harmful radiation that most of us would like to avoid. But if you …
Read More »5 Handy Tricks to Make Fresh-Cut Flowers Last Longer
There is nothing more wonderful than receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers. However, the next part is not so much wonderful, though. You know what I mean, the part when you have to clean out the moldy, smelly vase a week later. That’s right, the flowers don’t last that long and the vase gets musty. Thus, if you want your …
Read More »5 DIY Decorative Ideas to Show Off Bathroom Plants
We all know how beneficial are the indoor plants. They are such a lovely visual addition to space that they are creating softness and are adding color in every room. Also, they are perfect to clean the toxins from the air. However, some plants are just harder to maintain. Thus, I would recommend placing them in your bathroom. It would …
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