houseplants

  • There are many research studies that extoll the health benefits of being outdoors in nature. But other studies show that most people spend 70 percent or more of their time indoors. Fortunately, houseplants can give us mental and physical health boosts similar to what we experience from natural environments. Various research findings indicate that houseplants…

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  • Traditional bold red poinsettia with healthy, dark green leaves

    Living plants are popular as holiday gifts and decorations, but I wait until the last minute to purchase poinsettias, because they always seem to drop leaves as soon as I bring them into my house. I’ve learned a few tricks, however, that help seasonal gift and decorative plants survive through the holidays and become enduring…

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  • A lush lawn with many green trees and bushes.

    We have finally made it to summer, and after such a difficult year many of us are looking forward to the respite of a good vacation. As you pack for a get-away, remember that your plants will be stuck home alone. Here are a few watering solutions to keep them thriving. The best way to…

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