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Gardening
Spring may be the most anticipated season for many, with all the flowers, fruits, and vegetables greeting the season with a feast. But summer? For many, it’s a time of heat, dryness, and drought throughout the land. Of course, we know that’s completely untrue. Summer brings with her fragrant blooms, colorful flowers, and happy days […]
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Companion Planting
Anyone who wants to start a respectable vegetable garden in their home often starts their journey because of that one thing. The desire to grow and eat fresh vegetables. It’s usually after a disappointing dinner, like a night of store-bought canned tomatoes on the pasta. Nothing beats the flavors of a fresh, firm, and juicy […]
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Houseplants
Have you ever walked into a room that was enveloped by the fragrance of fresh, flowers in full bloom? Isn’t it just the sweetest experience? Now imagine waking up every late winter or early spring to an incredibly rich and sweet fragrance of jasmine flowers… Many popular listicle sites and pages rank Jasmine as the […]
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Houseplants
The summer season is upon us! It’s the time of year when temperatures are rising, outdoor activities are calling and depending on where you’re from, heat waves are happening. If you’re a big fan of bodies of water and days under the sun, it’s understandable that this could be your favorite season ever. A little […]
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Home Decor
Are you ready to graduate from indoor plants and move up to indoor trees? There’s a perfectly valid reason you are here reading this particular article. And that’s because you are ready to take the next logical step of plant parenthood – turning your home into a legit indoor jungle. What indoor jungle would be […]
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Houseplants
Whenever I see the old-fashioned bleeding heart on floral arrangements and late spring gardens, I can never help myself from taking close-up photos of that pink-red bloom of the flowers. Set among lush green foliage, the arching stems, and heart-shaped flowers instantly add charm to any garden. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many public […]
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Companion Planting
Cucumbers are some of the easiest plants to grow and are prolific. When it gets full sun and moist soil, you’re on the path to success! Cucumbers also love getting plenty of water and are heavy feeders. If you’re thinking of growing some in your garden, work your soil with organic matter. From experience, you […]
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Houseplants
When we think of the best indoor plant for beginners, very rarely does the String of Turtles (Peperomia prostrata) come up on the list. It’s a shame really, how such an interesting and unique-looking plant gets overlooked when it’s actually one of the most easy-to-maintain plants out there. I had visited a friend’s indoor jungle […]
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Gardening
If you’re a fan of royal weddings, you’ll notice one flower that is consistently the star of the show. And we don’t mean the princess bride. Walking daintily, Queen Victoria, Grace Kelly, and Kate Middleton all used on their wedding bouquets the white, bell-shaped flowers of the Lily of the Valley. It’s a world-renowned woodland […]
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Home Decor
In the year 2020, when we were all sent to stay at home, many of us had to quickly adjust to remote work. We brought our work devices with us, our files, and welcomed coworkers (virtually) to our home. What most of us did forget though were the pot of plants (fake or real) that […]
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Food & Drinks
Do you know where your food comes from? Most of us would purchase food and other commodities from the market or supermarket and never think about where it came from. In the 1900s in the US, fruits and vegetables as well as meet would come from a farm a few miles away. Today, the modern […]
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Companion Planting
Companion plants for peppers range from a vast array of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Its high compatibility with many plants combined with introducing diverse plants in the garden promotes a healthier and more resistant garden as the end benefit. In this article, we will break down the best and worst companion plants for peppers and […]
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Gardening
Very rarely do we find wisteria vines that aren’t spectacular and enchanting. Whether they are hanging on a pergola or an archway or climbing up the side of a house, when the wisteria blooms, it’s a glorious sight and fragrance to behold. The blue, white, or purple flowers of the wisteria signal the entrance of […]
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For years now, many people have been enjoying the benefits of a comfortable home thanks in part to humidifiers. People who have problems with dry skin, sinuses, asthma, and other respiratory conditions have shared how humidifiers help relieve these problems. It’s not only people who benefit from humidifiers, though. Tropical plants who have faced the […]
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Companion Planting
Onions are a staple flavorful ingredient to cook with. Raw onions can be added to salads, bread, soups, or casseroles. Onions also offer a range of health benefits like boosting your immune system, regulating blood sugar levels, and controling cholesterol levels. Onions are easy to grow and incorporated into the garden. When planted near certain […]
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Gardening
Slow-release fertilizers release a small, steady amount of nutrients absorbed by the soil over the course of time. This is made possible by the technology of coated pellets or prills that releases nutrients into the soil in intervals. Release rates The release rates depend on the amount of time, soil temperature, and soil moisture, as […]
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Gardening
The term Permaculture is a blend of the words permanent agriculture or permanent culture. It is an alternative form of agriculture with a holistic design that addresses social, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainability. Permaculture is not just about gardening. Permaculture searches and applies the appropriate methods that different cultures have grown food, built shelters, […]
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Home Decor
Let’s face it if you wanted to create a jungle-type vibe to any space inside your home, climbing plants are the fastest way to achieve that. We love our rubber trees and fiddle leaf figs, but if you wanted a low-maintenance way to instantly add oomph to your kitchen, office, bed, or living room, the […]
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