8 Plants with Amazing Anti-Anxiety Benefits
Plants are not just for the garden as they have a number of health benefits too, including the ability to soothe headaches, calm ailments and reduce everyday stresses and strains. If you spend a lot of time indoors, be this due to long working hours or weather conditions, poor air quality is bound to affect your health. In fact, indoor toxins can have a detrimental effect on our health. Such toxins can cause allergies, asthma,...
10 surprising ways to use succulents to decorate your home
Succulents, with their lush green shades and unique textures, are an ideal option when it comes to home décor. Here we list a number of surprising ways to experiment with these distinctive plants. 1. A centrepiece with a twist When creating a centrepiece for a table or mantle, most think to use flowers. However, a box brimming with succulents will not only last longer, it will add an instant injection of colour to the home. An...
How to Make your Own Flower Food and Plant Fertilizers
Every green-fingered connoisseur knows that healthy soil equals healthy plants. Ensuring your soil is enriched is therefore a must! However, fertilizer can be extremely expensive and store-bought products can contain a number of chemicals, some of which are harmful to the environment. This is one of the reasons many believe home gardens to be an extremely expensive hobby. Fortunately, if you learn how to make your own fertilizer, this...
How to Grow Citrus Trees in a Pot
From mandarin to lemon trees, there are a variety of citrus trees in existence, and despite what you may think, many of these species can in fact be grown in a pot. Indoor fruit trees have been developed by plant specialists, who have created a botanical formula that allows green-fingered connoisseurs to enjoy citrus trees indoors. How to grow citrus trees at home An abundance of plant breeders have introduced dwarf citrus trees to...
Best Office Plants to Boost your Productivity
Adding a little greenery to the office environment not only looks aesthetically pleasing; it’s a proven way to boost productivity. From wellness benefits to air purifying advantages, there are a number of reasons why you should invest in an office plant. Best Office Plants to Boost Productivity Here we’ve listed some of the best plants to place in the work environment… The Spider Plant This particular specie of plant is an ideal...
Lilly Plants: Growing & Basic Care
The Lily or Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants, which grow from bulbs and all boast large protruding flowers. These groups of flowering plants are important in both culture and literature and are renowned in many parts of the world. Lilly Plants: Growing & Basic Care How to plant Lilies Valued for their large, significant flowers, lilies are popular in both the garden and in the home. In order for them to thrive,...
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