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Garden lovers have a wrong notion that it is much easier to grow plants in containers than in a garden. Well, they are wrong. It is more difficult growing them in containers than in the garden. In places, which feature extremely hot summers, the pots tend to heat up and this can cause the soil inside to absorb the heat and be very warm thereby causing considerable damage to the roots. When you grow plants in pots, water fed to them is not retained in the soil as it is drained out. In summers, when you want the water to remain longer in the soil to cool the plant, it becomes impossible. (more…)

Succulents and Cacti survive in the harshest of climates including the dry arid regions of Canada, Chile and in many parts of Africa. There is very little moisture in these regions and these plants adapt themselves to the climate and lack of water by growing thick succulent leaves and large stems. During periods of drought, they are able to store water. Cacti and succulents are excellent as houseplants. They are placed in pots in patios, garden and also used in landscape projects. Caring for cacti is relatively simple: they require simple soil, which consists of coarse sand and screened compost. (more…)

Are you not fed-up of that stereotypical look of your living room? The same kind of decoration and furniture setting often becomes boring after some time. So if you want to get rid of that traditional look, you can follow the garden style theme for your living room. This is a great idea for creating a natural and vibrant ambience. (more…)

Everyone in this world yearns to own a house overlooking a garden, or a backyard with some palms and ferns, or if nothing else then just a kitchen garden. Well in today’s world of matchbox apartments this is nothing more than a dream more many. As we know every problem has a solution and this one is no different. No, I am not talking about moving the house near to some national park or something similar to that; instead you can get some indoor or potted plants to give your house that fresh look you always dreamed of. (more…)