Azaleas are flowering shrubs that belong to the genus Rhododendron. Grown in various colors ( pink, white, red, mauve)- azaleas bloom during spring and summer in the temperate North. At the same time, December and January make up the blooming season in the Southern Hemisphere. Azaleas thrive in the shade, preferring to grow near or …

Committing a faux pas is a natural part of life. So, it makes sense that it also applies to the realm of gardening- a veritable minefield of accidents that can potentially have adverse consequences. At the risk of sounding overly cautious, one does need to be careful in the garden. There are pits to sidestep, …

Unlike outdoor plants, house plants do not get much sunlight and rain throughout the year. We know that these plants stay inside the house, hence the name “indoor,” but they also need nature’s love most of the time. By providing enough sunlight and rain, the growth rate of such plants can increase up to a …

People love to have a cup of coffee in the morning, and the fact that you can do it beside a tiny green plant is just icing on the cake. You will be glad to know that you can find a good place for your residual coffee grounds if you own house plants. Coffee and …

In most cases, black spots on orchids indicate bacterial infection, which initially is brown. There can be a probability of bruising the orchid while transportation as well. Another primary reason for the black spot can be too much sunlight which it is getting than what they need. If you are careful while handling the plant, …

Watering the plants is probably the most underappreciated responsibility of having a plant. You have to find a perfect balance for the plant, and the quantity varies from one plant to another. Both overwatering and underwatering can cause significant problems for the plant. While Pothos is an excellent houseplant, you can arrive at the same …

Gardens have become a crucial part of almost every household. If not a well-maintained garden, a little greenery inside the house is also trending. Plants are great stress busters, and taking good care of them reaps beautiful dark-colored leaves and sometimes colorful flowers. Yellow spots on leaves are generally a symbol of an ignorant plant …

Did you know that there were two ways of watering plants? Well, if you are a pro gardener, then you must have heard about bottom watering and might have tried it as well. But, for beginners, this might be a new term. Bottom watering and top watering are two different types of methods that you …

You are constantly watering your houseplants but still see their leaves becoming thinner every day. Why? That’s because most houseplants are from tropical areas and need a humid atmosphere to grow properly. Most indoor plants, like pothos and spider plants, can survive months without water, as they have adapted to living in drought areas. However, …

If you are a gardening devotee like me, it is a no-brainer that you would love to have fresh blossoms bloom inside your home and throughout your garden to recharge your dull surroundings with comforting essence and encouraging vibes. However, everything starts with covering the basics, and here, the basics are choosing a perfect flowering …