How to care for a Venus Flytrap (Home growing guide)

How to care for a Venus Flytrap

The elusive beauty of the Venus flytrap is as captivating as its namesake. The plant’s leaves resemble those of an insect, but when they open their mouths and close them again it looks like some kind of mythical beast from Greek mythology — or maybe even Pokémon. This carnivorous plant grows in marshy grow in …

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Blue Myrtle Cactus – Everything you need to know

Blue Myrtle Cactus

Cacti are beautiful and can be found all over the world. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Many cacti have interesting or unique growth patterns that make them stand out from other plants. The blue myrtle cactus is one such plant with its long pointed spikes sticking up at an angle …

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How to grow a courgette plant

You can buy them at the supermarket, you can pick up some packets of seeds from the corner shop, or you could just get yourself down to the local garden centre and try growing your own. However there is one thing they all have in common – they’re not going to be as big as …

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The best way to revive a dying Thyme plant

You’ve spent hours picking perfect bunches of thyme, and now you have an abundance of plants. But how do you know which ones are still worth keeping?Thyme is one of those herbs that people either love or hate — there isn’t much middle ground when it comes to this bright green herb with purple flowers. …

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How to revive a mint plant

Mint is one of the easiest and most versatile herbs you can grow. It’s easy to care for because it has no deep roots like other herb varieties do. You can harvest your own mint year-round by simply cutting off new growth when it appears above ground. And the best part about growing this low …

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How to save a dying corn plant

How to save a dying corn plant

There are few things more heartbreaking than watching your favorite plants die. Sometimes, it’s even difficult for us humans to keep them alive long enough so we can enjoy their beauty and harvest them as part of our meals. While the loss of an individual plant may not be that big of deal, when you’re …

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How to revive Elephant Ear plants?

How to revive Elephant Ear plants

Elephant ears are some of the most majestic plants you can find in your garden. They have long, fleshy stems with large leaves that grow out from each side and their signature bright green color. It’s no wonder why they’re so popular among people who want bigger houses or just want something different for their …

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How to revive a prayer plant (step by step guide)

How to revive a prayer plant (step by step guide)

“I feel like I’m going mad,” said my friend, who was sitting in the garden with me. “Every time I go into the house and see this dead thing lying there…” he pointed at his ‘prayer’ plant, which had stopped producing flowers for months now. He was devastated by it… as well as the plants …

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Using Rice Water on plants: (step by step guide)

Using Rice Water on Plants

Rice water has been used by gardeners since the beginning of time. It’s a natural, organic and safe way to provide moisture to your plant roots to help them grow stronger and healthier. Many people use it because they don’t want their soil or water tested before purchasing seeds or bulbs from a nursery—and that …

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