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How to Grow Basil Indoors During the Winter
Many people wait for the weather to become warmer before planting their vegetable gardens. But you don’t have to. You can start your herb gardens indoors this year. When choosing what herbs to plant, the first thing to consider is which herbs grow effectively indoors. One great choice is basil. Only a few herbs can
The Best Indoor Trees
Trees are great things to have in your yard. They clean the air, provide shade and privacy, are great for climbing, and are beautiful to look at. While many trees are just too big to think about growing inside, there are some trees that make wonderful accents to the inside of your home. Here are
The Myrtle Plant: A Symbol of Beauty
Myrtle (Myrtus) has been grown as a decorative plant for thousands of years, and yet it is still a rarity indoors. The small oval leaves are shiny and aromatic – the white flowers appear in large numbers in summer. In the fall, purple berries appear. In midwinter, many of the shoots are crowned by a series of radiating pink stems that
Types of Impatiens: A Near All Year Round Bloomer and Extremely Popular House Plant
Impatiens have been extremely popular as a house plant for generations. Cuttings can root very easily, and the plants will, with proper care, bloom almost all year round. This non-stop blooming habit is the reason for its common name – Busy Lizzie. There are three basic groups of impatiens. Until recently, only the traditional types were grown – spreading,
How To Grow Sweet William From Seed: Sweet William Plant Care
Dianthus barbatus, commonly known as Sweet William, is a colorful, scented flower native to Southern Europe. Sweet William belongs to the family of carnations, and there are more than 300 species of this flower. Revered for centuries, the origins of this flower can be traced back to the Roman and Greek eras. Sweet William is
Honda Riding Lawn Mowers: A Comprehensive Buyers Guide to Upgrade Your Lawn Care Game
If you have a big property, it’s hot outside, and that grass just keeps growing, then you’ve got your work cut out for you. They say that two things are forever, death and taxes, but whoever said that seems to have forgotten about mowing the lawn, because that seems to be endless too. Luckily, Honda
Lotus Flowers for Your Garden Pond: A Guide to Choosing and Caring for These Stunning Flowers
Nothing instills a sense of serenity into an outdoor space like a water feature. And nothing evokes a sense of the exotic like lotus flowers in a garden pond. If you’re looking to create a tropical paradise in your backyard, you’ll find that these stunning blooms are surprisingly easy to grow.
Growing Eucalyptus Indoors? Here’s How To Do It
The Eucalyptus plant with its fragrant properties and coin-shaped foliage makes a wonderful addition to your indoor environment, especially in the bedroom and bathroom. Its attractive silvery blue-green aromatic leaves give off the aroma of menthol. Young plants of eucalyptus have attractive grey-green leaves which produce a distinctive aroma when crushed. They will flourish under
How To Choose Your Pond Color
When it comes to designing and building a pond, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the color of the pond. The color you choose can greatly affect the overall aesthetic of your pond and the surrounding landscape. Whether you are looking for an eye-catching centerpiece or simply adding a water element to
Top 7 DIY Ideas for Your Garden
Improving your garden is a precious investment on the path to harmony. You can decorate your yard not only with expensive novelties. In this article you will find the best DIY ideas for your garden design: diversify your leisure time and enjoy the results of creativity every day, just leaving the house!
Flower Decorating Tips For Thanksgiving Day
Flower Decorating Tips For Thanksgiving Day – Thanksgiving is the time to begin planning that wonderful meal and it is also the time to think of how you can decorate your home to reflect the splendor of the changing seasons.