You can make the most out of your spring and summer by spending it a lot outdoors, grilling some delicious steak or organizing picnics with your family and friends. But the downside to this is that you might be bothered by the annoying flies. It is not like you can spray every nook and corner …
Hostas or Plantain Lily has about 40 species and thousands of cultivars. All hostas have unscented flowers except for the H. plantaginea variety. The plants vary in size, color, shape and leaves with the majority having flat leaves while the rest have leaves that are wavy, ruffled, embossed or pleated. Native to Eastern Asia, these flowering …
Are you always waking up from a terrible sleep feeling tired and groggy, and you still have to run errands and go about your work the next day.? I mean, who doesn’t hate sleepless nights? Well, there’s one bizarre trick to beat sleepless nights in the bedroom that will also help increase your sleep’s …
The other night I was at the playground with my kids. It was one of the first warm evenings of the year so it felt fabulous to be outside in the evening. While observing my 2 year old son climb and slide, I looked down at my legs and counted 8 mosquitoes on my legs …
Adding plants inside your home have some amazing benefits such as keeping the air temperatures down and reducing airborne dust levels. But you can’t just take plants inside your home as they need extensive care, too. The major problem in getting indoor plants is finding a perfect place for them. Obviously, plants need exposure to …
Mustiness, dampness, and winter mold in the home are caused by too much humidity, which can have health consequences. Solutions like dehumidifiers could be effective, but there could be a better one—plants. Houseplants are a more beautiful, natural way to remove some of the damp ambiance and clammy air inside your home. Humidity-absorbing indoor plants …
Just like every other room in your home, the bathroom deserves to be decorated with lush greenery. But the question is, what plant could flourish there? It can be a bit tricky due to warm temperature, low light, and high humidity where only a few houseplants will thrive. We collected eighteen houseplant suggestions for you …
The older I get, the more I appreciate the beauty of nature. As a kid, I was never much of a hiker, but now I love spending an hour hiking trails. My growing love of nature extends to gardens, trees, plants and flowers. I love how you can plant seeds or buy flowers and create …
Welcome to our massive gallery featuring annuals that like or tolerate plenty of sun. What are annuals? Without getting into to much detail, they are flowers that last one season. You buy more or re-seed each year. Because annuals require effort each year, perennials are favored by people who like the idea of plant once and enjoy …
Welcome to our directory of annuals that do well in shade. If you want to design a garden, check out these garden design software options. We continually update this database, so please bookmark it and check back weekly. Photo Gallery To learn more about each item in the gallery, click the toggle button below images …
If you enjoy gardening, you should certainly know how you can protect yourself when doing so. Now that the weather is nice outdoors, you probably can’t wait to dig your hands into the soil, but wait! There are some precautions you should take while gardening this year. One of the things you should be aware …
Houseplants are beautiful decorative elements, but some people find them a chore to keep alive, and don’t bother to keep them around. However, indoor plants do much more than just look or smell pretty–many can actually improve the air quality of your home. While all plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen, they also …
Welcome! Below are the best and most interesting examples of front door and plant ideas you can easily copy to enhance your own front entry. To gain a good first impression, start it right at your front door. That is because a pleasing and welcoming entryway reflects your identity as a homeowner. Remember that guests …
Welcome to our gallery featuring the Oasis home by ARS-IDEA Interior and Architectural Design. The coherent design of this home is striking in both its material and textural variety. The designers met and exceeded the challenge of making an open plan space feel varied and interesting. In this startlingly modern interior, the high contrast mixture of …
Welcome to our gallery of lush plant gardens! In the world of landscaping there are plenty of options. Gardens are a popular choice for many homes and there are a number of different kinds of gardens. There are gardens constructed out of sand, such as zen gardens, or even gardens that are simply arrangements of …
Welcome to our gallery featuring a variety of beautiful living rooms with house plants! It is always good it include some kind of plant life into your home. Real plants are wonderful because the help to clean the air and push more oxygen out into the room. But if you can’t keep a plant alive to save …