BY HELEN LEWIS AND DANI GALLAGHER The umbrella tree is an indoor tree that looks great in most homes. Schefflera plants are known for their gorgeous foliage, resilience, and easy care. It’s no wonder that they are one of the most popular house plants. A lot of varieties fall under the Schefflera family, including umbrella …
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When people think of house plants, they usually imagine pothos, snake plants, and other common greenery. But your indoor plants don’t need to be boring. In fact, there are many rare house plants that look like they’re from another planet. You can grow them in your home and use them to attract attention, start conversations, …
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Tired of plants that get on your nerves with their endless care needs? Try growing a nerve plant! Nerve plants, properly known as Fittonia, are gorgeous house plants that are famous for their brightly colored veins. They look amazing, have incredible health benefits, and are relatively easy to care for—as long as you keep a few growing …
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If you want to enhance your living space, you need a little greenery. Large indoor plants are the perfect way to add style to your home, and doing so may even improve your indoor air quality. But not all large plants are capable of living inside. Certain trees and plants can’t handle the lack of …
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One of my favorite things to do year-round is delight in all the hard work I’ve put into my yard and garden, and, weather permitting, take every opportunity I can get to sit back and relax or entertain around a firepit. Who doesn’t like to appreciate the fruits of their labor, cool drink in hand, …
This is the plant you have been praying for. Prayer plants are gorgeous house plants with large patterned leaves and a nighttime ritual of raising and lowering their foliage. The movement looks like bringing your hands together in prayer, hence the plant’s name. This complete guide covers everything you need to know about prayer plants …
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With striking bloom colors and a unique leaf formation, the bird of paradise is an absolute show stopper that will add a tropical flair to your garden or indoor spaces. This hardy plant isn’t just a pretty face, it’s also very hardy and adaptable, thriving in different climates and lighting situations. This complete guide covers …
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With a name like crown of thorns, you know this is a dramatic plant. And the drama is definitely delivered on with this plant’s unique succulent base, rows of thorns, and brightly colored, vibrant flowers. However, its care is rather drama-free as long as you keep a few key tips in mind. This comprehensive guide covers everything you …
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Do you like and enjoy seeing butterflies in their natural habitat? Are you filled with joy when you see their delicate wings in the morning sunshine? You can see and experience this at home with your very own butterfly garden. A butterfly garden is a garden that is designed and grown to attract pollinators like bees …
I bought a shovel about 15 years ago. I was just getting into gardening and had agreed to help with some landscaping design. Part of my job was to unload and spread about 10 yards of mulch and I figured a shovel was definitely going to be needed. I bought a round point digging shovel …
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