Drying Hydrangeas: Indoor Care and Tips

Caring for indoor plants involves understanding their specific needs and creating an environment that mimics their natural habitat as closely as possible. Understanding light requirements for your plants, placement, watering needs, air humidity, temperature, soil and fertilization, pruning, and repotting are all issues that I consider.

  • Two hydrangeas in styling vases for a winter table arrangement

    Drying Hydrangeas

    Author: Gail Labrosse, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission Drying hydrangea flowers from your garden for a winter table arrangement is easy. The…

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  • A large mature Burro's tail garden at the

    Burro’s Tail Plant – How To Grow and Propagate

    These small, succulent plants native to most parts of the Northern Hemisphere, are popular as both landscape and container plants. In this article, we…

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  • Peace lily in a container by a window

    Peace Lily Care – Spathiphyllum Plant

    More than 30 different types of plants belong to this group along with dozens of hybrids. They are native to tropical areas of the…

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    Alocasia Polly Care for a Stunning Plant

    The Alocasia Polly is a show-stopper with the perfect contrast. It’s native to Southeast Asia and Australia. The distinct and beautiful leaves of the…

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  • Person Holding a Bromeliad Red Flower

    How To Grow And Care For Bromeliads Plants

    You may be surprised to know that pineapples are a type of terrestrial bromeliad, and they have a quite complex root system. They grow…

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  • Tropical Dracaena trifasciata plant growing near wall with Give Love text

    Janet Craig Dracaena: Low Light Houseplant

    Dracaena Janet Craig has been a favourite indoor workhorse for decades, often used as a floor plant in interior conditions or mass planted in…

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  • clear glass terrariums

    How To Make A Terrarium

    Terrariums make great additions to any room. There are endless options for variety, decorations and plants. They can be assembled in minutes and will…

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  • green potted sansevieria on desk on brown wooden table

    Sansevieria makes a Very Adaptable Houseplant

    The snake plant or Sansevieria pronounced (san-se-vi-ee’-ri-ah) – A genus of perennial herbs with stiff, very thick leaves, often mottled with white, and clustered…

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  • Peperomia plant in a pot

    Peperomia Care, Propagation and Varieties

    The Peperomia plant is an easy care, versatile and recommended houseplant that that may be used in any room of the house. They are…

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  • Indoor plant with brown tips

    How to Deal with Brown Tips on Indoor Plants

    Brown tips on houseplants indicate that the plants are stressed and require attention. Brown tips are due to a variety of circumstances. Most of…

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  • Alocosia polly plant with its large leaves

    Plants with Big Leaves

    There’s no such thing as too many houseplants – nor is there such a thing as too big of a houseplant. Dramatic leaves, oversized…

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  • Delosperma echinatum pickle plant in a container

    How To Grow and Care for the Adorable Pickle Plant

    With its plump, little gherkin shaped leaves, Delosperma echinatum, also known as the Pickle Plant, is simply too cute for words. Come learn how to…

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  • Analyze Your Home's Microclimate for Plants

    In the microclimate of today’s modern home, houseplants can serve dual purposes – cleaning air plus adding beauty, color and life to a room.

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    Popular Houseplants for a Healthy Home

    Do you want to use plastic plants in your home, or popular houseplants? Real plants contribute to a healthy home. Plastic plants are easier…

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  • A single philodendron in a container

    When Houseplants are Telling You Something

    Did you know houseplants can communicate? We talk to our houseplants in hopes they can tell us what’s wrong. Thankfully, plants communicate with us…

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  • Five attractive decorative pots each with a different succulent

    Styling and Care Tips for Enjoyment Of Houseplants

    One big plus with houseplants is they can be enjoyed all year long. However, a few simple tips can let you enjoy them more……

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  • A green plant with sticky residue on its leaves.

    Treating Sticky Leaves on Houseplants

    If you’re a plant owner, then chances are that you’ve experienced sticky plants and sticky residue on plant leaves at some point. There are…

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  • About a dozen ZZ plants in pots next to each other

    How To Care For ZZ Plant

    The ZZ Plant – Zamioculcas zamiifolia one very popular foliage plant used in homes and offices around the world.

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  • Plants to Help Improve Indoor Air Quality

    People are increasingly concerned with the quality of air in the indoor spaces in which they spend significant amounts of time.

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  • A hanging ceramic pot with a healthy light green succulent

    15 Small Plants For Hanging Baskets

    Walk through a garden center and you’ll find all kinds of hanging baskets.Below is a collection of small plants, and how they can grow…

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  • A succulent arrangement in a pot or container

    Get Inspired to Create a Next Level Succulent Arrangement

    Succulent arrangements are long lasting creations that can be enjoyed indoors or out. This DIY video from Garden Answer will show you just how…

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  • 3 flower pots with pinkish green leaves

    Create a Spa in Your Bathroom

    Every room in your house looks cozier and more beautiful filled with houseplants.

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  • A kitchen window sill with pots and plants

    Make the Most of Windowsills & Small Spaces

    Here’s a guide to making any windowsill or small space come alive with plants, herbs, and even flowers!

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  • 3 white containers with various succulents

    Easy, Breezy Houseplants that Cool Your Home

    While everyone loves being indoors in air conditioning on hot summer days, indoor spaces sometimes could use a good pop of plant life. Plus,…

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