House Plants

While some gardeners don’t buy the idea of cutting leaves in half, others believe and prove that it is indeed beneficial for some plants. Here are the reasons why you should cut leaves in half. Plant leaves are cut in half to 1) reduce water loss, 2) allow propagation, 3) improve plant aesthetic, 4) allow…

If you don’t know which houseplant with large leaves suits your home decor needs, my compilation can inspire you. In fact, I have been using some of the large-leafed beauties below to cover an ugly patch on my wall. Beautiful houseplants with large leaves include: Monstera deliciosa, Strelitzia nicolai, Dieffenbachia, Ficus lyrata, Fatsia japonica, Ficus…

Everyone has had at least one plant with those bad-looking brown ending tips. You are not alone, this is indeed one of the most common problems in gardening. We find it unsightly, but on top of that, it makes us worry about what causes brown tips and how we might fix them. Plants develop brown…

Not all pots are sold with saucers. Nevertheless, buying saucers alone is more expensive than creating your own drip trays. If you don’t know which material to use for your DIY plant saucer, fret not because here are some tips to consider. Plant saucers can be made from recycled household objects to save money, reduce…

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve bought a fantastic Christmas tree only to realize that it is unable to fit through doorways or it brushes the ceiling of your living room? Yes, I know, the tree looked smaller in a wide-open retail lot! But is there something that can be done…

With multiple videos of Christmas tree falls circling the internet, toppling disasters may not be so uncommon for people who choose to take home real evergreens each year. But why do Christmas trees tend to fall? To keep a Christmas tree steadily upright, a wide and heavy stand is essential. Fishing lines, flat wooden board…