When buying a planter, there’s more to consider than just how it looks. The type of pot you use for your indoor plants can determine how healthy — or unhealthy — they are, according to EJ Kaga, CEO of HomeGrown Garden, an online retailer that sells heirloom seeds and gardening […]
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How to Create Privacy in Your Garden Using Plants
Photo credit: meldayus – Getty Images Now that you’ve created a beautiful garden in your backyard or on your deck, patio or balcony, you want to enjoy it! There’s only one problem: You’ve got an unobstructed view of your neighbor’s funky garbage cans or an ugly concrete wall staring back […]
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How to Create Privacy in Your Garden with Plants
Photo credit: meldayus – Getty Images Now that you’ve created a beautiful garden in your backyard or on your deck, patio or balcony, you want to enjoy it! There’s only one problem: You’ve got an unobstructed view of your neighbor’s funky garbage cans or an ugly concrete wall staring back […]
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12 Best Indoor Plants That Even You Can’t Kill
How often to water: Cheng says you should water a snake plant when the soil is fully dry, and not before. ZZ Plant The ZZ plant is a hearty plant that grows beautifully, and quickly. “It can do well in low light conditions, and it’s known for being low-maintenance,” says […]
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This New Collab Lets You Shop for a Mailbox, Paint, Plants and More, All at the Same Time
The second you accomplish one backyard project, another to-do comes up. That’s the nature (pun fully intended) of creating curb appeal. But what if we told you that you could check off every item on your list in one fell swoop? Yardzen is about to make that possible. As of […]
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A guide to some of NC’s most dangerous plants
The N.C. State Cooperative Extension Service recently updated its online Poisonous Plants database to include a whopping 624 different entries — occupying every category of plants, from trees and shrubs to wildflowers and vines. Some of the plants are native, and some are invasive, having infiltrated the landscape from cultivated […]
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The Whimsical History of Lawn Gnomes Will Make You Want One to Watch Over Your Plants
Homeownership comes with many responsibilities, and many joys. Chances are your property has some outdoor space fit for a garden, lawn or landscaping features. Perhaps you take pride in your killer-looking lawn or tending a garden that regularly grows produce fit for the brightest of summer salads. Not only are […]
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The 16 Best Pots for Indoor Plants, According to a Plant Stylist
Green thumbs or not, we could spend hours researching how to care for houseplants, from watering tips and soil selection to the best pots for indoor plants. No shade to pets or actual human children, but we very much view our plant babies as members of the family. For insight […]
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18 fake plants that look just like the real thing
Get all the beauty of natural greenery—without ever having to water. — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Fake plants are a pretty obvious choice for those of us (me) who seem to kill every living plant we […]
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7 best indoor house plants to spruce up your living space
They can absorb pollutants in the air, and even reduce both physiological and psychological stress (iStock/The Independent ) Over the last year, our homes have played a pivotal part in our lives, transforming into spaces where we not only rest our weary heads but also work, play, exercise and even […]
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Research online before selecting plants for Las Vegas landscape
There are many plants to choose from when landscaping your home. But which will perform best? How and where should they be grown in your yard? Landscape plants can be chosen from your local nurseries and garden centers and will, for the most part, grow well in our desert environment. […]
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10 Stylish Planters That Give Your Plants a New Home for Less Than $30
Every time I get a plant, I neglect to budget for the planter. Overwhelmed and annoyed by the high price of so many stylish planters, I end up potting my new plant in standard terracotta. It gets the job done. But it doesn’t add much visual interest to my home. […]
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No space for a Christmas tree? These are the festive plants to buy instead, according to experts
If you’re short on space, there’s no need to detriment your decor (The Independent/iStock) It goes without saying that festivities are already looking slightly different this year – Christmas markets are online and there are limits on who we can see and where we can go. But that won’t stop […]
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Vet warns pet parents to be cautious of holiday plants, decorations and foods
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Holiday season is always a big concern for pet owners. One veterinarian uses an acronym to simplify safety precautions to take- PDF. He doesn’t mean an online document. “Plants, decoration, and food. You think of tinsel and you’ve got a tree you’ve got a candle and all […]
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The Best Places to Buy Plants Online
Whether you’ve got a green or black thumb, plant parenthood can really induce zen — especially when you can’t step outside for a mood-boosting dose of nature. Though an oft-referenced NASA study on the air-cleaning benefits of houseplants has been debunked, other studies have proven that indoor greenery can reduce […]
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Plants are booming, but succulent stores have had to adapt to the pandemic
The terrariums sold by the North Carolina-based nursery The Zen Succulent are delicately cultivated in thick glass vases. In each one, there’s a patch of rich brown soil at the bottom, a few rough stones half-buried along the interior, and a sturdy collection of rugged cacti sprouting out of the […]