It happens naturally outdoors. Vining plants creep and climb and cover walls and other vertical surfaces. Indoors the same affect takes a little planning and work, but the results can be spectacular. The living wall pictured here is the creation...
Grow Houseplants from Kitchen ScrapsLooking for a fun, educational project for the kids or just something different for your indoor garden? Try growing plants from kitchen scraps. We’ve all heard of soaking and rooting avocado seeds indoors. Did...
Wineglass TerrariumsAfter you finish that glass of wine, make a decorative statement and use the wineglass to plant a terrarium. Mini gardens in glassware outfitted with tiny plants and diminutive accessories give you something pretty to admire...
Julie speaks about a wide variety of gardening topics for local and national audiences. Here are some of her most popular speeches. See even more speech topics by clicking here. Indoor Gardening the Organic Way: How to Create an...
Signs You Need to Repot Your Houseplants You may get limited new growth if your indoor plants have sat in the same pots for several years. Houseplants eventually become pot-bound, requiring new soil and a larger container....
It’s Wise to Get the Dirt on Potting Soil Mixes Houseplants need a good place to set down roots. A healthy soil that fits each plant is the key to a lush indoor garden. Most houseplants grow best in rich, well-drained soil. The mix should be porous for root aeration and drainage, and able...
Providing Humidity for Your Houseplants Do you have houseplants that seem to curl up and wither away, or have problems with brown-leaf tips? If your indoor garden is ailing despite your best efforts, suspect an inappropriate...
Though pests and diseases seem likely culprits, the truth is: Improper watering is the reason why most plants don’t make it. Damage from incorrect watering is common and runs the gamut — from wilting and collapse to drowning. Plants...
A Little Pruning will Whittle Away Houseplant Woes In time, many houseplants will outgrow their space or become straggly and unbalanced. Pruning and pinching creates a healthy, attractive indoor garden, encourages new growth and corrects structural problems....
Save Money by Propagating Your Own HouseplantsPropagating, starting new plants from old ones, is easy and fun with houseplants. It’s the best way to create fresh plants from hard-to-find old favorites and is an inexpensive way to increase...
