Tag: plants

Find out whether coffee is harmful to plants and learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using coffee grounds as a soil amendment or fertilizer. Discover other natural fertilizers to help your plants thrive.

Plants make a home look and feel alive. And according to some research, they might even make indoor air healthier to breathe and improve your mood. If you're on the fence about keeping a houseplant, here are four benefits that just might convince you. (Plus, a few reasons why you might want to avoid them.)

Some people love to garden. Others wish a garden would just spring up and give them a beautiful place to unwind. Either way, you can easily grow a beautiful garden without breaking your back, or pocket. Here's how.

Houseplants brighten up a home, purify the air, and boost your mood. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, our beloved plants struggle to grow or even die. There are a few common reasons why this may happen. Let's take a closer look at each of the reasons why your houseplants may be struggling:

Several plants have shown effectiveness in repelling insects. This is likely because these plants produce compounds that are toxic to insects or make it difficult for them to feed. If you're looking for a natural way to keep pests at bay, consider planting some insect-repelling plants in your home and garden.

A key part of healthy living is the air you breathe — whether that’s indoors or outdoors. While there isn't much you can do about the pollution in your city or neighborhood, you can take control over the air in your own home. This infographic shows the best plant choices to keep in your home for cleaner indoor air.

Sleep is an essential part of our well-being. The process is vital to both our physical and mental health: studies have shown that people who experience sleep insufficiency are at a greater risk of developing several diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and depression. This infographic outlines the 15 best indoor plants for sleep—like lavender, which lowers the heart rate and relaxes the mind.

Ask people what makes plants grow and they may come up with the similar reply: soils. Right answer, but that's not the only one. The garden can be grown soilless,...

Going green is a great way to exercise creativity and preserve the environment. It also provides children an opportunity to learn about responsible/sustainable living. Here are five creative green updates to consider for your home this summer.

The air quality in your house can be more contaminated than the air outside, even in big cities where there is more industrialization! With most Americans spending nearly 90% of their lives indoors, shouldn't you at least consider the quality of air you're breathing? These tips will help you get cleaner air at home.