Ever heard of exploding plants before? Believe it or not, explosive plants are more common than you think. These are organisms that use ballistic seed dispersal – in that they will eject their seeds to scatter them across a wide space to propagate. It’s one way to raise a family! Plants that pop when you … Read more
There’s a plethora of indoor plants which can be grown from seed – and surprisingly easily, too! The best plants to grow from seeds indoors don’t always fall under the same family, colour or style, either! When it’s a little nippy to continue gardening outdoors, why not try some indoor gardening instead? Keeping plants inside … Read more
Most of us love plants for their sheer beauty and ability to bring life and good energy into our homes and gardens. However, it is essential to remember that they do a lot more for our planet than just look beautiful! In fact, some indoor plants are great for air purification and can help us … Read more
Want to start dressing up your home with houseplants, but are worried about the effects they may have on your asthma or allergies? In this guide, we’ll be taking a look at the best house plants for asthma sufferers. Asthma can, sadly, be aggravated when people are in close proximity to certain plants. By carefully … Read more
For those of us who love greenery, sharing our home with a few trailing indoor plants can be very satisfying! Aside from being decorative, trailing houseplants can help purify the air. They can also screen off an area, be therapeutic or provide a pleasant scent. If you fancy bringing a few hanging houseplants or trailing blooms … Read more
Are you looking for new houseplants for north facing window sills? The great news is, there are plenty of lovely blooms and greens that will thrive in this particular direction. North facing window plants are ideally tolerant of lower levels of light – not those demanding direct sunlight to thrive. If you have a north facing … Read more
Indoor greenhouses are – as you might expect – mini greenhouse fixtures that you can set up inside your home. You may choose to set up a greenhouse for your windowsill, or one that you can carefully keep an eye on in your conservatory. A range of indoor greenhouses are on sale in garden centres, … Read more
Are you looking for houseplants that like shade? You’re in luck – as there are plenty of gorgeous greens to pick from that actively avoid the sun! Finding plants to place in shady spots is becoming easier than ever as plants are imported from other parts of the world. For example, those which are native … Read more
Is your cat’s taste for houseplants driving you potty? Are they starting to nibble at your greenery and causing a fuss? Eating plants is pretty normal behaviour for a moggy – however, you need to be especially careful that the plants you have in your home are safe for them to be around. In this … Read more
Gardeners and houseplant lovers have long been using eggshells as plant fertiliser. There’s no question about its beneficial effect in agricultural in general and in particular for houseplants. Containing beneficial nutrients, using eggshells is becoming more and more popular. Are eggshells good for houseplants? Yes, they are. The regular use of eggshells has a very … Read more
