Which Plants Should You Have in Your Home

Posted on July 14, 2021November 19, 2023 by admin
Table of ContentsOleanderEnglish IvyBoston FernIndoor House PlantsPeace LilySnake PlantChrysanthemum All of us have seen the collective images on Instagram or the full page layout in magazines showing people’s wondrous house plants that cover an entire room. However, what plants are beneficial and which ones should you avoid having in your house? What about the pollen count that can cause severe allergies? We will answer all of your questions in this article. Since there are so many species and hybrid-species of plants, it’s hard to categorize all of them because some plants work well with people and others just have a bad reverse effect. We suggest having an allergy test from your doctor first and even ask them about a plant you want to buy or have already bought. Photo by Huy Phan from Pexels First and foremost, pollinating plants that cause allergies will be the ones where normally everyone is allergic.…

Keeping Pests Away From Your Garden

Posted on June 30, 2021October 6, 2021 by admin
Table of ContentsHere are a few organic/natural pesticides that you can use around your garden area:Salt SprayEucalyptus OilGarlic & Onion SprayCheck Your Plants Every Morning & EveningThe Biggest Pet Peeve Is Having Plants That Attract Even More Pests Pests can be pesky little tomato worms or small animals, however, this is a beautifully humane way to allow every type of animal around your garden. Because ultimately any pollinators are welcomed and little animals should be too. The biggest warning is to never use pesticides… ever. Pesticides have been a leading cause in cancer in small children and adults that have been exposed to it. For example: RoundUp has been taken off the shelves in many stores because of the effect they have on humans who have developed cancer or disease from it. Just do not use pesticides around your home at all.…

The Difference Between Over Watering and Not Watering Your Garden Enough

Posted on June 23, 2021October 6, 2021 by admin
Table of ContentsCheck the top soil to see if it’s cracked or softCheck the leaves to see if they have wilted or have become crunchy – they should not be either optionDo not plant an invasive species The biggest way to mess up a garden is by either over watering or not watering enough, the biggest obstacle is finding that in-between satisfaction place for your plant. It’s this simple process of going out every morning to water your flowers or vegetable plants that things can become tricky. What do you do after it’s rained for 3 days, how long do you wait to water your plants again? Now as a first-time gardener, watering your plants will be a wait-and-see game. There is no need to panic, all you have to do is keep an eye out for the topsoil, does it seem overly dried and cracked?…

Why Has Gardening Become the World’s Favorite Hobby?

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 by admin
Table of ContentsHow Can Gardening Improve Your Health?Does An Indoor Garden Have the Same Benefits? The lows and lows of the world from early 2020 till June 2021, gardening has become the utmost best way to spend any past-time. With gardening being one of the best ways to release stress or finding a way to escape a hard day’s work, those little sprouting seedlings are seeing more care than ever before. Photo by Margarita Terekhova on Unsplash Firstly, gardening offers a way to de-stress and provides healthy mental health. Oddly enough 2020 has offered the time for the rest of us to get back in touch with nature. To dig our hands into the soil and watch those little seedlings turn into giant outdoor/indoor plants. Let alone, starting a garden can help with sustaining a community with available food. Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash How Can Gardening Improve Your Health?…

Growing Sunflowers the Right Way

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by admin
Table of ContentsHow to Grow SunflowersStorm AreasPlanting Sunflowers can spread as far as the eye can see when it comes to a sunflower field, and the plant itself is strong as possible. Plus, 2021 has been deemed the Year of the Sunflower! The official name is Helianthus annuus and yellow is not the only color sunflower petals come in, red, maroon, and brown. Another interesting aspect to note is that sunflowers can move, they are heliotropic. This means the sunflower head with the seeds and petals can physically turn to face the sun head-on. As you could imagine, sunflowers grow best when they have direct sunlight. While some shade is okay, these strong flowers can use up to 8 hours of sunlight to help them grow to their full potential. Now, it’s assumed that you could sprinkle out sunflower seeds, and BAM!…