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How to Care for African Violets

by Bob Ewing

African violets have an honoured place in my memory, I can’t remember my parents home without at least one brightening up a windowsill or plant stand. The same goes for my aunts’ homes and in later years... published 6 months ago

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Growing Cacti and Succulents as Houseplants

by Bob Ewing

We often hear about curb appeal when a discussion about selling or buying a new home is underway but often the discussion stops at the front door. If you truly want to impress a potential buyer you will see... published 5 months ago

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Growing Aloe Vera

by S. A. Holt

If you have a little space on a windowsill or in your garden, aloe vera is a great plant for the beginning gardener. It's also a very useful introduction to herbs. A succulent, aloe vera likes porous,... published 7 months ago

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Five Beautiful Flowering Houseplants

by C.M. Vanderlinden

Nothing cheers up a room like a bit of bloom. Cut flowers are great, but if you're the green-thumb type (or you're not, but would like to try growing a plant anyway!) give one of these gorgeous houseplants a... published 12 months ago

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How To Keep Houseplants Looking Great

by C.M. Vanderlinden

Houseplants are an invaluable addition to our homes, both in aesthetic terms as well as for their air-cleaning capabilities. However, everyday life can be hard on plants, and they can end up looking a little... published 13 months ago

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How to Propagate Houseplants Two

by Bob Ewing

You can grow new plants by starting them from seeds or you can increase your indoor garden through propagation. There are several ways to propagate your houseplants. We looked at propagation by using stem... published 6 months ago

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How to Propagate Houseplants

by Bob Ewing

There are many advantages to having houseplants; they add beauty and colour to a room, and give you a hobby that can provide you with pleasure and considerable satisfaction. Most houseplants are reasonable.... published 6 months ago

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Five Best Houseplants for Low-Light Areas

by Terri Paajanen

Nothing brightens and softens up a room like a thriving green plant. While some people have a natural knack for keeping plants alive, it's not always that easy for everyone else. One of the biggest problems with indoor houseplants, is finding the right plant for the light level you have in your home. published 12 months ago

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If the roots of your plant look like this, it's definitely time to repot! Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland/Maryland Cooperative Extension.67

How to Repot a Houseplant

by C.M. Vanderlinden

One of the best ways to revive a weak, tired looking houseplant is to re-pot it. After several years in the same pot, in the same old potting soil, plants will often start looking less than... published 13 months ago

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Hard-to-Kill Houseplants

by C.M. Vanderlinden

Nothing seems to warm up a room and make it feel alive the way houseplants can. Besides adding color and form to a room, houseplants clean the air in our homes, making for a healthier... published 13 months ago

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