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Houseplant Care
Growing Cacti and Succulents the Easy Way
The weird shapes of these fleshy plants are an endless source of fascination, especially when exotic flowers bloom on them. The flowers of cacti are particularly exquisite and brilliant.
Growing Water Lilies
For either formal or informal pools, the water lily, perhaps, should be the first considered, for it is the queen of the water garden. The first essential for successful cultivation is still water.
The Function of Leaves
Leaves are vital to the living world, for lonely they can convert the sun’s energy into food for plants and, subsequently, for animals and people.
Hydroponics – Cultivating Without Soil
Cultivating plants without soil is called hydroponics or hydroculture. Many plants can be grown in this way, and the technique has become popular in recent years.
Plant Feeds for Pot Plants
Plants growing in fertile garden soil make most of their own food, but those grown in pots need supplementary feeding to stay healthy.
Insecticides and Pesticides for House Plants
The best way to hold insects and other pests at bay is to keep your house plants healthy. But if problems occur, it’s important to use the right insecticide for the job.
Exhibiting Daffodils at Flower Shows
The narcissus must now compete with the chrysanthemum for pride of place as an exhibition flower.
Caring for Tender Bulbs
Some of the most popular house plants are grown from tender bulbs. By keeping to their natural cycle of rest and growth, you’ll get colourful blooms year after year.
Don’t Over-Water House Plants!
The question of watering is a difficult one to answer. Most newcomers to the art of indoor gardening would like to be told that this plant will require watering once a week, and that one twice, but…