Plants considered "low light" need to be placed away from areas with medium, to high levels of light. Good locations for low light plants are artificially-lit offices, darker corners of your home or places where direct sunlight will never shine, or brighten a room. They do have to have some light, but light bulbs and windows several feet away are usually just fine. Because low light plants use less energy, and therefore don't grow rapidly, they are often easier to keep alive. A classic houseplant, the Peace Lily adds nice color to a room, is easy to care for and bloom for a short period in the spring.
Your lawn will be screaming for breakfast soon! 🌱 Turf grass is actually a pretty hungry plant, and (weather permitting) the end of March is an optimal time for its first meal of the year. The first step is to prevent crabgrass from germinating. If you need to re-seed any part of your lawn, skip the...
It may be too early to plant anything yet, but you can definitely start thinking about rotating crops in your vegetable garden 🍅 Tomatoes take a lot out of the soil, and are a good one to rotate to a new spot. In fact, it’s a good idea to keep a garden journal to avoid planting tomatoes in the same...
Are you ready for the first day of Spring? 🌸💐🌺 It’s a little too early to do a whole bunch outside yet, but cleaning and planning are definitely in order. Get all the dead leaves off the grass and any fallout from winter storms. Clean out your garden beds as best you can. Then, stop by your closest...
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Nervous about taking care of indoor house plants? It's easier than you think! In general, here are six tips for watering them properly:
