Plants have many types of roots but one of the those seen more frequently on houseplants is the Aerial root. So what roots are described as aerial roots? And can aerial roots be planted to propagate new plants? We’ll hopefully answer those questions below, so keep reading on. Aerial roots on Plants As the name … Read more
Scarifying is a treatment that is used to remove organic matter that’s blocking the soil from getting the needed air. It gets rid of moss and allows water and nutrients to go deeper into the soil. Scarifying is something that should be done at least once a year. Although there are numerous tools that can … Read more
Gardening is such a rewarding activity. Whether you are working with a huge plot of land or just a few pots, you’ll enjoy growing plants and they’ll reward you with fresh food and herbs if you show them enough love. Culinary herbs are special ingredients included in a variety of dishes to help add some … Read more
Lettuce is a well-known salad ingredient which you can easily grow in your garden at home and harvest around spring or autumn. Growing lettuce is fast so, within two months, you’ll be harvesting full heads. If you enjoy eating salads, you’ll save yourself the cost of purchasing lettuce at the grocery store by growing your … Read more
Popularly known as honesty, the money tree is a rare beauty and a flower that everyone would love to have. There is not much information available on how to care for this exotic flower. Many gardeners and florists see this plant as a weed as opposed to the rare beauty it is. In this article, … Read more
Traditionally, the sunflower is a plant that usually blooms towards the end of the summer. This means that they need to have been planted early in the summer or in the spring. So, the question is, “What happens if you miss the planting season for sunflowers?” Can You Plant Sunflowers in Late Summer? Is it … Read more
Asters are beautiful ornamental plants that are used to beautify any home or any environment. However, have you ever considered them in your local store and found them to be too expensive? Well then, this article is for you. Here, you will be guided on how you could grow your Aster plant without it costing … Read more
Flowers are an important part of life, if only for the aesthetic and fragrance that they offer, most flowers are seasonal and are much more important and valuable for that. Some are native to only a few particular areas and have been exported to other places to enable others enjoy the looks of them. One … Read more
Cordyline Australis, or simply cabbage palm, is a plant popularly grown in many gardens across the United Kingdom and across America. It is usually grown usually due to its evergreen nature and its resemblance to palm trees. Depending on the varieties, the sun loving plants attains a height that ranges from 3- 20m (10ft – … Read more
Conifer plants are arboreous, gymnosperous seed plants which are spread across most of the planet. Due to their evergreen nature and ecological importance, gardeners and home owners around the world seek to grow these woody plants. Some facts worth noting before choosing conifers includes; Although conifers provide the world with its tallest, largest and thickest … Read more