Discover five easy fruit plants—lemon, guava, strawberry, papaya, and pomegranate—that grow well in balcony pots and offer ...
If you plant this deeply fragrant flower, its pleasant aroma can help keep wasps away from your yard, patio, garden, or the ...
Using greenery to decorate your interiors is a wonderful way to give your home a natural feel. This sturdy vining houseplant ...
Aphids can be a menace to your home garden, causing discoloration and even the death of some plants -- but they're no ...
Cultivating garlic indoors offers a rewarding way to enjoy fresh greens and even bulbs year-round. Success hinges on proper chilling of cloves, well-d ...
It can get a little boring when all your garden pots have the same bland color and texture, but there are two easy ways to ...
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Create your own winter containers to brighten those gray days

Add a bit of seasonal beauty to your front steps, window boxes, and other outdoor spaces with winter containers.
Self-watering planters run the risk of freezing during cold winter weather. Protect these pots with a few simple tricks if ...
Helen said: “The best thing you can do is reposition them. Move plants away from radiators, heaters, and vents, ideally at least a few feet away. Grouping plants helps create a mini microclimate with ...
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Bringing spring indoors: How to force bulbs to bloom in winter

With a little planning, we can bring spring colors indoors by forcing flowering bulbs to bloom indoors during the colder months.
A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.
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Winter care tips for indoor herbs

As winter draws closer, there are a few considerations to think about to ensure your indoor herbs survive the cooler season temperatures. Most winter problems can be classified as either a water or ...