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Christmas Cactus Care

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareDecember 1, 2025545Views 0Likes 0Comments

Understanding Your Christmas Cactus Unlike desert cacti, Christmas cacti are native to Brazilian rainforests, which means they crave slightly different care. These beautiful plants aren't your typical prickly desert dwellers, but rather elegant, trailing succulents with spectacular blooms that can transform your indoor space. Key Care Tips for Spectacular Growth: 🌤️ Light Requirements • Bright,…

Watering 101

Flower Decor, Gardens & Yards, Houseplants Guide, Landscaping, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenJune 25, 20249KViews 0Likes 2Comments

Watering 101 “How often do I water my plant?” is undoubtedly the most frequently asked question about plants and also one of the hardest questions to answer! Here’s the simple answer: Water when the plant gets dry. 9 out of 10 times when we see a watering problem it is due to overwatering - for…

Poinsettias are a Holiday Hallmark

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 20, 202313KViews 0Likes 0Comments

A Holiday Hallmark What’s left to discover about Poinsettias? Well, for starters, Poinsettias are not poisonous, are available in colors besides red, and the finest are found in garden centers. Ironic, perhaps, that a plant with legendary, child-centered origins is often seen as one dangerous to children. According to the Poisondex TM Information Service, a…

Christmas Tree Care

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 20, 20235KViews 0Likes 0Comments

You have picked out the perfect Christmas Tree. Now what do you do to ensure a safe, fresh and attractive tree throughout the holiday season? If you are not going to take it inside immediately, store it outside in a cool, shady place sheltered from drying winds. If possible, remove about a one-inch section from…

Yellow Leaves on Houseplants?

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareJanuary 29, 20237KViews 0Likes 0Comments

HOUSEPLANT TROUBLES By: Gary Garner Sr. A couple of months back I pinned some tips on bringing your houseplants inside for the cooler months of the year. Those tips included proper placement according to plant light needs, air circulation, plant temperature needs, indoor watering and fertilization among other things. Now that…

Poinsettia Care Before and After Christmas

Christmas - Seasonal, Flower Decor, Houseplants GuideNovember 29, 202215KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner Sr. Many people invest in a beautiful poinsettia then take it home and make little or no effort to make it last. As soon as the plants colored leaves begin to yellow and fall, they simply toss the plant. To me that seems like such a waste. With just a little…

Finding the Right Spot for Houseplants

Houseplants GuideOctober 2, 20226KViews 0Likes 1Comment

Just as some plants needed full sun and some need shade while outside the same will be true while inside. It is not always easy to determine bright light inside the house. The brightest spot in your house will not be nearly as bright as full sun outside. Maybe, the following tips will…

Can potting soil be reused?

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareApril 29, 20223KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Can potting soil be reused? Potting soil can be reused but there are a few things to keep in mind! In a perfect world we would replace potting soil every year. More realistically, potting soil should be replaced every two to three years. First, potting soil compacts over time. Watering, root growth, and settling…

Moving Houseplants in for Winter

Flower Decor, Houseplants Guide, Plant CareOctober 14, 202110KViews 0Likes 0Comments

PREPARING HOUSEPLANTS FOR INDOORS By: Gary Garner Sr. It’s time to prepare houseplants that have spent the summer outside to come inside for the winter. Obviously, you could just pick them up, bring them inside and let Mother Nature have her way. The other side of that is you don’t know what kind of undesirables…

Medicinal Plants

Houseplants GuideJune 14, 20203KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Just for fun, here's a list of 15 popular plants with traditional medicinal properties, and their uses. Aloe: Fights Baldness and Wrinkles Anise: Cures Indigestion Basil: Relieves Headaches Bayleaf: Cures Deafness Chamomile: Relieves Upset Stomach and insomnia Fennel: Controls the Appetite Garlic: Increases Physical Strength Marigold: Improves Eyesight Oregano: Aids Digestion and Stimulates the Appetite Parsley: Sweetens the Breathe…