There are actually some useful ways to reuse the banana peels you’ve been throwing away. You can help boost your garden’s health and nutrients. It’s easy, free and you can do this year-round in your vegetable garden, as well as in your houseplants. Here are some of the ways you can use banana peel to […]
According to a research by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham Women’s Hospital, women surrounded by plants live longer. This study was conducted in the US over the course of eight years. It was found that surrounding yourself with vegetation may increase your longevity. This is due to the increased opportunity for […]
Mulch can sometimes make the difference for your gardening success. Mulch can keep the soil cooler, it can protect from erosion and even suppress weeds. There are some types of mulch you can use for best results in your garden and here are some of them. 1. Hay Grass hay, when dried and baled, can […]
1. The rash is caused by urushiol oil Around 80 percent of the world population is defenseless to the urushiol oil contained in poison ivy plants. Contact with this oil makes skin break out in a red, rough, itchy rash. Regardless of whether you haven’t had a rash before, new exposures can provoke an allergic […]
It started out as a loving gesture from a husband to make his blind wife smile again. Now it is a tourist attraction. Japan may be famous for its cherry blossom, but in Miyazaki Prefecture people go to see a different floral spectacle. This is mainly dues to the love story behind it. After 30 […]
Some Native Americans found squash seeds in a pot approximately 800 years old and revived the plant for the first time in centuries. The seeds from the large, bright orange squash have been distributed to native communities and to others, including some college students in Canada who grew a big, orange squash. The revival of […]
1. Not knowing where your plant comes from It is best to know the origin of your plant in order to know the climate it’s used to. For instance, cacti and succulents love dry soil since they come from the dry, desert, regions of the world. Most other indoor plants are tropical varieties, which means […]
What can you plant in July and still get a harvest? There are plenty of warm season veggies that you can plant in July and still get a harvest by fall. This post is intended for those of you living in Zones 4 to 6 and maybe even Zone 7. If you live in USDA […]
Whether you are in a small apartment or a big house, having clean air is important. Plants are great for removing carbon dioxide from the air but some plants are even more powerful than that and can do a great job improving the air quality in your home. Plus they look great and carry a […]
The shape of the Greenovia succulent reminds you of roses, with its similar layered petals and curved form. The rose-shaped succulent called Greenovia dodrentalis is an example of this form and is in the family Crassulaceae. These tiny, rare plants are hard to find, but if you do get a hold of one, make sure […]
