It’s true – not all plants have flowers. And even though they don’t flower, these plants can still reproduce. In fact, they have adapted to live in harsh environments where they do not require a partner to reproduce. Plants that do not flower can reproduce sexually through cones with naked seeds (e.g. conifers, ginkgos, cycads) …
If you have ever overwatered your plants, you must have noticed that their roots would rot with too much water in the soil. But how come roots die in waterlogged soil, but can grow well in water? In normally aerated soil, plants grow “soil roots” to absorb water and oxygen from the soil. When …
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This is no joke—the houseplants and weeds in your home and garden could be a danger you were not aware of. These plants release a milky sap that can be toxic to touch when you prune them or break a stem by accident. Are all plants with milky sap poisonous? Should you be worried? …
20 Plants with Milky Sap (What is Toxic, What is Not) Read More »
Oh yes, the struggle of over or underwatering your plants, I get it. If you find it difficult to determine when and how much to water your plants, then scoop up a quality soil moisture meter– your plants will thank you. In this review, I’ve rounded up 10 soil moisture meters to share which are …
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All of a sudden ants can appear in your garden out of nowhere. They can be making homes in the soil around your potted plants or veggies and flowers in the raised beds. Should you be worried about ants in the garden? Ants in the garden should be removed because they bring with them pests …
Ants in Garden: 7 Ways to Remove Them (Naturally) Read More »
From giant banyan trees to mangroves, orchids and tiny succulents, a diversity of plants have aerial roots sprouting into the air above ground rather than into the soil. While some live above ground, others live on the ground and even in water. What exactly are the functions of aerial roots? Which plants have aerial roots? …
Top 18 Plants with Aerial Roots: What are Aerial Roots? Read More »
We all know what kelp is but few know about its benefits for orchids, especially for the struggling ones in your collection. How is kelp or seaweed beneficial for orchids? Kelp or seaweed extract is an excellent organic stimulant for plant growth. It is not a fertilizer but a rich source of growth hormones, especially …
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