Caring For Ferns
A fern is a beautiful way to brighten up any room in your home. When cared for properly, they offer a splash of healthy color and provide a comforting feel.
Ferns can also be planted outdoors as part of yard landscaping. While a fern can add a lot to its surroundings, it is a good idea to learn how to properly care for them. You will want to maintain the beauty that drew you to them in the first place. You will want to know the right type of soil and water needed, as well as where exactly the fern should be placed for the best use of light.
In nature, ferns thrive on forest floors with plenty of shade. The light they receive comes through higher trees, not directly hitting the fern. In a home, the fern should be placed during the summer months with northerly exposure to indirect or…
How To Keep Your Poinsettia Blooming Past Christmas
Millions of Poinsettias join families everywhere for Christmas. Although, Poinsettias come in several color varieties, their festive red color just adds so much to holiday decorations. But, once Christmas is over, Poinsettia’s seem to lose their color and beauty and often just die.
Poinsettias are tropical plants and though they are very beautiful, in their natural habitat they’re often thought of as weeds! But, especially in America, they’ve became a much loved part of the Christmas tradition for many families.
Contrary to what most people think, the brightly colored petals aren’t actual flowers, they’re bracts. The real flower is in the center of the leaf bracts. With the proper care, you can keep your Poinsettia blooming through Christmas and even keep it alive for years to come!
Simple Tips To Reduce Plant Infestations
Many types of insects just love plants, in fact as we all know, plants are a source of food for many insects. So, it’s inevitable that sooner or later if you have plants you’re going to get infestations of some type of plant pest.
There are some simple steps that you can take to greatly decrease the chances of your plants becoming infested.
When re-using pots always be sure to clean them thoroughly with hot water and soap. And, always keep you planting tools clean as well.
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