People often think dry soil means they should water their plants as soon as possible. But this is not usually the best immediate course of action. So how dry should your soil get before you water your plants? As a…
Is River Sand Good For Gardening? The Truth You Need to Know
Sand has been lauded as one of the valuable soil amendments to use for improving drainage. But what if you’re fresh out of horticultural sand and only have a nearby river to source your sand from? River sand contains little…
Can You Put Indoor Plants Near a Heater? We Tested 19 Houseplants
There are several plants that can surprisingly thrive and predictably die when place near an indoor heater. In this original research, I ran a 30 day experiment to find out the truth!
6 Insightful Reasons Why Your Echeveria’s Leaves Are Falling Off
Echeverias are one of the many beginner-friendly succulents to take care of. But say you have a momentary lapse in plant care, and your Echeveria starts losing leaves. Firstly, don’t panic. Secondly, don’t write off your Echeveria as a lost…
How to Best Take Care of Echeveria Succulent Indoors
Echeverias are lovely, plump flower-shaped succulents that come in many forms and colors. They don’t require that much babying, perfect for beginner plant owners. That doesn’t mean one should be slack in giving them the best care. Here are the…
How to Prune your Indoor Plants in 3 Easy Steps
Pruning your houseplants can be one of the scariest things to do as a plant owner. The fear of not knowing whether your plants will grow back after you cut off parts of it will always be there – in…