Some of the best tricks for cleaning your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over time, the leaves of our houseplants can build up with dust and other debris, such as pet dander and spider webs. While we may remember to water our plants, we may not always remember to clean them. For plants with hardy, shiny leaves, …
Proper Lighting for Houseplants Crucial for Livelihood
Proper lighting for your house plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Proper lighting for your house plants is crucial to their livelihood. And, it’s your job to know exactly how much light your plant needs. Understanding the types of light you have in your home will make a big difference to the choice of plants you can place in …
What Causes Your Houseplants to Turn Yellow
Why my houseplants are turning yellow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Yellow leaves are a symptom of a fixable problem. Like most plant maladies, yellow leaves have several causes. The trick is determining which one you’re dealing with and how to help your houseplants thrive again. The most common causes for houseplant leaves turning yellow: Overwatering and …
An Easy, Mess-Free Way to Water Houseplants
An easy, mess-free way to water your houseplants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Forget the watering can. There is a genius plant watering hack going viral that you will want to try for your houseplants. The technique is known as bottom watering. The potting soil basically acts like a sponge and draws the water into the tiny …
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
How to make sure your pots stay hydrated while you’re on vacation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Your plants in the ground will usually be fine for a week or so without watering, especially if there’s some rain in the forecast. But because containers have limited space for holding water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, …
Ways to Prevent Houseplants from Getting Sunburned
Some ways to prevent your houseplants from getting sunburned. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. More light isn’t always the answer for healthy houseplants; just like you, your plants can end up getting sunburned if they spend too much time soaking up the rays. Plants are the most at risk in the spring and summer if you decide to …
Ways to Solve Common Houseplant Problems
A lot of us don’t know when a plant is having a problem. That is solved today. Cathy Isom has a liost of some ways to solve common houseplant problems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It can be difficult, if not impossible, to keep your plants alive if you can’t figure out exactly what’s wrong with them. …
Almost Impossible to Kill Houseplants
Cathy Isom fills you in about just a few houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. Even if you don’t have the best track record for keeping plants alive there are a number of houseplants that are almost impossible to kill. The Crassula Ovata, commonly referred to as the Jade plant or …
Popular Tropical Fruit to Grow at Home
Cathy Isom gives you a few of the particulars about a popular tropical fruit you can grow at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing heat loving or tropical plants is possible in containers. And one plant that works best is the Banana Tree. Bananas technically aren’t trees, but herbaceous perennials. They come in a number of …
Houseplants That Can Improve Your Health
Houseplants are not only a beautiful addition to your home, they serve an important purpose. Cathy Isom lets you know about some plants that can improve your health. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Houseplants aren’t just excellent companions because they brighten rooms. They allow you to experience the outdoors inside the comfort of your home. Beyond that, …
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