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
How to get rid of houseplant flies? It’s a very common question for those of us who like to keep indoor plants. Houseplant flies aka fungus gnats actually pose more of a nuisance to us than our green friends. Apart from causing irritation, they can attract other bigger flies and insects, too. Such influxes of … 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
If you’re wondering how to stop your cat eating houseplants or indeed why cats eat houseplants, then you’re not alone! Although cats are carnivorous animals, they sometimes eat houseplants. There is limited research in this matter, however it is believed that they could need the nutrients found in the plants, they could be extremely bored, … Read more
