Smart Garden

Brighten up your dreary days by keeping pots  1. Miniature Orchids Gardening Under Glass To create a terrarium, choose a glass container with an opening large enough for your hand. Gently add an inch or two of washed, fine gravel. Top the gravel with a thin layer of activated carbon from the fish. (You can find both at your local pet store.) Next, add moist potting soil You’re ready to plant. Place your terrarium in a variety of light sources, and make sure not to overwater. 2. Begonias There’s nothing like a tropical-looking Rieger begonia to add a little spring break balm to those crazy January days for corals. Give this low-maintenance plant good, filtered light to ensure it lasts until March. It does best when the soil dries out between waterings. How do you know when it’s thirsty? If the soil feels dry a few inches below the surface, your begonia needs a drink. 3. Hydrangeas While it can’t really replace the excitement of seeing the first blue & white hydrange...

Seasonal showstoppers that thrive in containers Spruce up your fall garden with these stunning fall plants. Get creative with seasonal favorites like mums, flowering kale, and pansies, or play with dynamic combinations of annuals, perennials, and grasses that make great fall container plants. 1.Defining the Time Adorn your front porch with pots of French hydrangeas. This popular shrub also grows well in containers when given morning sun, afternoon shade, and regular watering. Line the steps with a mix-and-match collection of neutral containers planted with mophead flowers in a variety of colors For a dramatic display. 2. Winning Combination Get your patio ready for spring with a vibrant arrangement that will bloom again year after year. Wildly colorful Combine small pink French hydrangeas with English ivy. Both prefer a shady spot and regular watering. Trim evergreen ivy occasionally so it looks neat. Prune hydrangeas after they bloom in fall and before new buds form in ea...

 Indoor Plants for Small Pots When it comes to decorating small spaces, houseplants are a great choice. They not only purify the air, but they also bring a touch of nature indoors, adding life and color to any environment. Here is a list of unique indoor plants that thrive in small spaces and look great in small pots. 1. String of Hearts (Ceropegia woody) String of Hearts is a beloved trailing plant known for its enchanting, heart-shaped leaves. This resilient succulent thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and is perfect for hanging gardens or small pots. It requires minimal watering, making it a great choice for those who forget to regularly care for their plants. With its delicate vines that droop down, String of Hearts adds a whimsical touch to your home decor. 2. Panda Plant (Kalanchoe lucia) The panda plant is a beautiful succulent characterized by soft, fuzzy leaves that resemble the ears of a panda. This plant prefers bright light but will tolerate low light con...

 Maximal Houseplants for a Lush Indoor Jungle Maximalists embrace a diverse collection, lots of color and texture, and a sense of whimsy. The right houseplants can be key to completing a maximalist look. Think tall plants with big, dramatic leaves and twining vines that can climb a shelf or climb out of a container. There’s more to a maximalist look than a minimalist, so leave the single statement plant to the minimalists and Swedish Death Cleaners and opt for the following multi-stemmed plants to elevate your decor. 1. Monstera Monstera (Monstera deliciosa) has been starring in Instagram’s indoor jungles for years. The large, spiky leaves on a mature plant almost exude a maximalist vibe. Train this climbing plant to grow as a mossy pillar or, for more drama, up a wall or banister. It can grow up to 15 feet tall indoors. In its native Mexico or anywhere in hardiness zone 10 and above, the monstera can grow up to 60 feet tall. Surrounding it are smaller plants with a va...

Red flowers are a great way to draw attention Add a variety of eye-catching red flowers to your garden, and you’ll be delighted with the gorgeous color they add to your landscape. Red flowers are a great way to draw attention to a garden. Planting all red flowers can practically stop traffic! Red flowers, especially red roses, symbolize love, but scarlet flowers can symbolize strength, family bonds, good luck, protection, and prosperity, so adding this bold hue can bring many good things to your garden beyond beauty. A bouquet of freshly cut red flowers will brighten up a kitchen table or master bedroom nightstand in a way that no other color of flower can. Red flowers pair beautifully with orange, yellow, and white flowers. Read on to learn about some of our favorites to add to your garden. We’ve got everything you need to know to grow them and add color to your landscape. 1. Zinnia One of the best annual cut flowers, zinnias bloom in a wide range of colors. They don’t min...

Discover the meaning behind them, plus care tips to help them thrive Did you know that you can up your expressive game with lucky houseplants? Some houseplants have historically been considered lucky in different cultures and practices, which is why many people continue to choose them for their homes. Just like the lucky plants you grow in your yard, different houseplants symbolize different things and can be used in different ways to apply their meanings. For example, feng shui plants are used to bring positive energy to interiors and can be placed in specific areas of the home to reap their benefits. Here, we take a look at the houseplants that are considered the luckiest and why this happens. Plus, a plant expert shares tips on growing them successfully 1. Chinese Money Plant You can easily grow a Chinese money plant. They are sun-loving houseplants with succulent, round leaves that resemble coins. In Chinese culture, these plants are associated with wealth and prosperi...