Plants die in the winter because ice crystals form within the plant cells. Plants try to protect themselves from freezing by concentrating solutes like sucralose to depress the freezing point inside their cells, this is only effective to about 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-6.6°C) . After that point, the water in cells can actually freeze into crystals […]
Orchids are a versatile plant. They can grow almost everywhere from soil to woods, deserts, swamps, beaches and even underwater. However, they are quite sensitive, so extra care is very much needed. It’s nearly impossible to bring your orchid to life, when there’s a strong indication of damage or a positive sign of dying. But […]
If you don’t have enough space for a big garden, don’t worry, you can still grow your favorite vegetables, fruits and flowers in containers. It may be a bit challenging to do, but you can use some tricks to get the best out of your container garden. The most common way to start your container […]
Morgan Freeman’s newest role may prove to be his most important. The actor has turned his 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a sanctuary for wild bees, in an effort to help support population growth for the little pollinators. Freeman started beekeeping in 2014 with 26 hives of bees. His gardener also helps with the project by planting acres of bee-friendly […]
Gardeners can benefit from hosting helpful pollinators, which tend to stay put when given food and a place to live. Native bees (including bumblebees, sweat bees, mining bees and others) pollinate many crops more efficiently and completely than honeybees do, with strawberries, blueberries and the entire squash family reliant on local pollinators to produce their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Isn’t it so disappointing when this happens!? There are a number of possible reasons for this problem, so it is not so easy to diagnose it. What to do when leaves are falling off houseplants? Even healthy houseplants drop leaves from time to time – especially the lower leaves. However, if leaves falling from houseplants […]
