Category Archives: Plants

It’s not just people who have energy. Plants do too! Thank goodness for that, because as science tells us plants really can make a big difference in your home and life overall – especially feng shui principles of observing how things are placed to enhance or diminish an area’s “energy flow.”

A study sponsored by NASA suggests that plants purify the indoor air of toxins like formaldehyde. Here’s a list of ten awesome houseplants you should get for your home, so make sure to check them out! 1. Peace Lily The Peace Lily is a plant that will bring good vibes into your home. It’s usedContinue reading “It’s not just people who have energy. Plants do too! Thank goodness for that, because as science tells us plants really can make a big difference in your home and life overall – especially feng shui principles of observing how things are placed to enhance or diminish an area’s “energy flow.””

Weeping Begonia, the flowers are like ribbon-cutting layers, and the branches are like light silk curling down

2023-04-27 02:50 HKT Needless to say, the most famous plant named after “Weeping” must be the weeping willow. In addition to the weeping willow, there is also the Weeping Begonia, which we are going to talk about today. Silk Begonia, weeping cherry, weeping plum, etc., but the weeping willow is more charming, so it isContinue reading “Weeping Begonia, the flowers are like ribbon-cutting layers, and the branches are like light silk curling down”

One Dragonfly Can Eat 100s of Mosquitoes per Day: Keep These Plants in Your Yard to Attract Dragonflies!

byLinda Parker June 23, 2019 – Updated on October 18, 2022 in GENERAL GARDENING Nature has its own way of handling “situations.” Unfortunately, people like playing gods, and they try to take control over natural processes. Let’s discuss mosquitoes. The pesky insects invade areas in early spring. All they need is warm weather and water.Continue reading “One Dragonfly Can Eat 100s of Mosquitoes per Day: Keep These Plants in Your Yard to Attract Dragonflies!”

8 Plants You Must Have In Your Home To Help You Get Rid Of Spiders And Other Pests

byLinda Parker June 23, 2019 – Updated on December 7, 2020 in GENERAL GARDENING, PLANTS 0 We all love summer, and we all hate bugs. It’s literally impossible to keep the pesky bugs away from our home as they make their way through the tiniest hole or open windows. Insect repellents are packed with toxins,Continue reading “8 Plants You Must Have In Your Home To Help You Get Rid Of Spiders And Other Pests”

6 Ways to Utilise the Lavender in Your Garden

5 February 2021  Lavender looks beautiful in your garden, but did you know they are also a versatile, practical plant that you can utilise in your home? There are so many ways you can use the lavender you’ve grown this year. You can use lavender in the kitchen, as a skin product, or throw itContinue reading “6 Ways to Utilise the Lavender in Your Garden”

Caring For Desert Rose Plants

Plant lovers are always looking for easy-to-grow, unique plants with a fun twist. Adenium desert rose plants are perfect specimens for the intrepid or novice gardener. These East African and Arabian natives are wonderful for the indoor container garden or as an addition to the warm climate patio display. Caring for desert rose plants requiresContinue reading “Caring For Desert Rose Plants”

19 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

More than almost any other creature, mosquitoes can ruin our enjoyment of the outdoors. If chemical repellents aren’t your bag, consider growing garden plants that repel mosquitoes naturally due to the scent of their natural oils. One plant you will not find on this list is the citronella plant Pelargonium x citrosum, which was debunkedContinue reading “19 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes”

Climbing Veg Plants To Grow In Pots

28/02/2023 Sharing is caring! Want to grow some climbing veg but only have pots to grow in? Well, worry not. There are lots of different climbing veg that can thrive in pots. Before we get into the plants, a little word on supports. There are lots of different support methods you can use with pots.Continue reading “Climbing Veg Plants To Grow In Pots”

How to grow pumpkins in containers: A step-by-step guide

Pumpkins are beautiful and delicious vegetables. They are cute, attractive and most of all they are extremely tasty and healthy. You don’t need a large space to grow pumpkins. You can grow pumpkins in containers and place them on your balcony, rooftop, porch or even yard. Pumpkins are low maintenance vegetables that can be grownContinue reading “How to grow pumpkins in containers: A step-by-step guide”

15 Vegetable Seeds to Sow Outside Before the Last Spring Frost

By: Author Lindsay Sheehan Posted on April 12, 2021 As the garden slowly wakes up after a long winter slumber, the excitement for a whole new gardening season is palpable. The sights and sounds and smells of spring are all around us, and oh how they beckon! And while we can keep busy with aContinue reading “15 Vegetable Seeds to Sow Outside Before the Last Spring Frost”

9 Popular Tomato Growing Myths Get Busted

By: Author Tracey Besemer Posted on April 9, 2021 We dream of the perfect harvest. If I wrote a post with the title, “10 Secrets to Your Best Ever Green Bean Harvest,” I’ll bet most folks would keep scrolling. However, if I wrote a post about the “10 Secrets to Your Best Ever Tomato Harvest,”Continue reading “9 Popular Tomato Growing Myths Get Busted”

15 Mistakes Even the Most Experienced Tomato Gardeners Can Make

By: Author Elizabeth Waddington Posted on April 8, 2021 *This article was updated on April 8, 2021. Tomatoes are one of the most popular plants to grow in home gardens. They’re a useful and delicious crop, and growing them can bring a range of rewards, including jealous neighbors who want to know who you grewContinue reading “15 Mistakes Even the Most Experienced Tomato Gardeners Can Make”

21 Genius Ideas For Growing Sacks Of Potatoes In Tiny Spaces

By: Author Elizabeth Waddington Posted on August 19, 2020 Potatoes are a staple crop, and a great thing to grow in your garden. But if you grow them in traditional rows, they do take up an awful lot of space. Fortunately, you don’t need to have a small farm to grow some spuds. Not whenContinue reading “21 Genius Ideas For Growing Sacks Of Potatoes In Tiny Spaces”

25 Best Edible Plants To Grow In Containers And Pots

written by Joyce22/12/20220 comment If you live in an apartment or a narrow house that doesn’t allow you to create a comfortable large garden, and you desperately need a green zone after breathing enough polluted air in the city, then you should consider which is the best way to grow plants on your balcony orContinue reading “25 Best Edible Plants To Grow In Containers And Pots”

How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden to Help Save Bees

byLinda Parker The tireless work of bees is one of the main reasons for the possibility of human development on earth. Without them, our planet would be a lot different and the conditions for human development may not have existed. You can save these helpful pollinators by creating a bee-friendly space in your garden. BeesContinue reading “How to Create a Bee-Friendly Garden to Help Save Bees”

15 Simple and Inexpensive Homemade Fertilizers

Here are 15 homemade fertilizers that you can make with ingredients found in your kitchen. byLinda Parker July 12, 2017 – Updated on October 28, 2021 in Soils and Fertilizers There are a few things to keep in mind when fertilizing your plants. The most important thing is not adding too much or applying theContinue reading “15 Simple and Inexpensive Homemade Fertilizers”

How to Plant & Grow Snow Peas

Last Updated: August 12, 2022  |  Gardening This post may include affiliate links.If you make a purchase, I’ll earn a small fee at no extra cost to you. It’s easy to grow snow peas in your garden! Here’s everything you need to know about planting and growing peas. Includes recommended varieties and planting tips. Let’sContinue reading “How to Plant & Grow Snow Peas”

10 Houseplants That Will Bring Happiness Into Your Home

Posted on December 6, 2022 by thegardenbeds In recent years, studies have shown that houseplants can help purify the air and make people feel happier. This blog post will discuss 10 of the best plants for bringing happiness into your home. Here’s a list of 10 great houseplants you should keep in your home. Enjoy!Continue reading “10 Houseplants That Will Bring Happiness Into Your Home”

How to Grow Morning Glories in Containers

Posted on September 6, 2022 by thegardenbeds For all of you gardeners out there who are looking to grow something new in the coming season, why not try growing some morning glories? Containers are perfect for this type of project because they don’t need much space to grow and can easily be moved around yourContinue reading “How to Grow Morning Glories in Containers”