Smart Garden

Iris, an amazing plant for yard and garden  Iris is a perennial herbaceous plant that gives mesmerizing flowers in a variety of colors in the garden or on the balcony. In Greek mythology, the deity of the iris rainbow was not a coincidence. The iris is planted in autumn and gives its spectacular blooms in spring with beautiful flowers that stand out for their delicate and attractive appearance. And from the colors? Blue, white, red, yellow, orange, and black! There are also beautiful two-tone irises with color combinations. We can decorate the iris flowers in the room by creating flowering bouquets that will keep in a vase for 2-3 weeks. What conditions are suitable for iris transplantation? The iris grows in fertile and slightly acid soils. She loves well-drained soil with little water to thrive and gives us her wonderful flowers. It needs enough sunlight to produce lush flowers and may not bloom if kept in shady places. The iris is planted very close to the ground, 3-...

 Pests That Can Destroy Your Houseplants  Keeping houseplants healthy can be a constant challenge. You may think that keeping them indoors is safe from pests, but in reality, many varieties prefer to turn your plant into a lunch. Pest problem of houseplants Although houseplants are rarer than their external counterparts, they can cause damage quickly. Some insects at a time do not cause long-term damage, but the infection is rarely minor. The problem is that most houses provide the perfect habitat for insects to breed, which means that houseplants will multiply exponentially over time. 4 House Pests to Know 1. Spider mites These tiny insects are hard to spot, meaning an infection may be lurking on you. As their name implies, they make silk nets for catching plants and feasting on their juices. They use these nets to move from plant to plant, which means an infection spreads quickly. In their natural habitat, spiders lay their eggs in the fall and hatch in the sprin...

 These Are the Easiest Plants Take advantage of your space by growing these easy-care plants and herbs. Horticulture is not a hobby reserved for those with outdoor accommodation. Nowadays, even if you have access to your shared patio, your own balcony, or especially sunny kitchen windows, growing up makes the best use of what you have. The only problem? It is not always easy to know which plants will grow well in your area. With so much information available online it can be difficult to know which seeds to buy - especially if you are a beginner who can grow directly and give quick results. With this in mind, we approached Marcus Isles, the Horticultural Director of Dobbies Garden Centers, to learn more about growing in a small space. From the best seeds for planting to the things you need to consider, he has to say here. What are your key tips for growing in a small space? “You don’t need a large amount of outdoor space to grow, a perfect example of this is the balcony...

 3 clever ways to get rid of fruit flies naturally If you have ever reached a ripe banana and left it in the fruit bowl for too long, you may have encountered a swarm of fruit flies that appear to be nowhere to be seen. Once you are stunned by the number of flies, your focus will change to the task of removing them - quickly! However, the problem with fruit flies is that they sit on food and roam freely around the kitchen. This means that it is important to keep the bug spray (which contaminates your food) down and choose a natural fruit fly removal method instead. Here are three real ways to try and get rid of fruit flies naturally using reliable and versatile vinegar and other pantry staples. But before you try them, be sure to compost or dispose of spoiled fruit, and keep the fruit bowl in the refrigerator until the number of fruit flies comes under control. 3 Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Naturally 1. Squeeze fruit flies into a trap using apple cider vinegar To cat...

 Deer-resistant plants to protect your garden When they are hungry and the competition for food is high, deer will treat your yard like a buffet where you can eat. They will eat almost anything - even plants they did not care for in previous years. The most foolish barrier for deer is the fence, but fences must be 9 feet high to prevent deer from jumping. Odor and taste repellents can reduce deer damage, but they do not eliminate it. They need to be reused regularly after rain and snow, which is a big drag. Also, some deer will ignore the stench or bitter taste anyway and will continue to bite. Your best bet: Choose less exotic plants with deer-like, more fragrant, fuzzy, or thorny leaves. Remember, there is no guarantee of what the deer near you will eat (or not!), But these hardy shrubs, beautiful perennials, and easy annuals are less tasty than the others. Abelia This beautiful curved shrub blooms in the summer and has fragrant flowers that deer do not like (but butt...

 Aerial plant care You have filled your house with every kind of beautiful houseplant you can find ranging from snake plants to rubber plants, spider plants, and money trees. But you will not find the most wonderful houseplant of all: wind plants, also known by their botanical name Dilloncia. Ryan Leszeik, co-owner of Air Plant Design Studio, says that "aerobic plants are a type of bromeliad and an epiphyte that attaches itself to a host plant for anchoring, but not for nutrition." "They absorb what they need through the trichomes. They're like tiny hairs on the leaves, but they're really tiny cups." Native to Central and South America, the West Indies, and South America, there are more than 600 species. In fact, the Spanish algae cover itself from live oaks, in fact, it is a type of dilllandia. Wind farms have become more popular in recent years because they are generally low-maintenance plants. In addition, they are not very expensive and are f...