Lemongrass, on its exotic name, is one of the most fragrant and delicate aromatic plants. It’s easily grown in pots and can last even during winter, if you can keep it away from cold. Lemongrass leaves are thin and long, have a specific aroma of slightly peppered lemon and can …

If the pot soil is covered with a fine layer of mold, you should act immediately! The mildew will attack your favorite houseplants and they will wilt and dye in a few weeks. Mold often appears at the soil surface if you keep your plants in a cold and moist …

Aphids, also known as plant lice, are some of the most common rose pests, but also other plants. This insect, also known as Alphididae is very small. Aphids have many colors, yellow, brown, red, black or green, and appear only in warm seasons, such as spring and summer. So, you …

Ant colonies can appear just like that in the flower pots indoors. The ant invasion can easily be stopped if you know what these insects are looking for in the potted soil. Ants are always out to explore the territories where they will find food, water or place for a …

Flower bulbs are a great feast for the rodents in your garden. Have you ever wondered why dozens of flower bulbs you planted in the autumn didn’t arise in spring?  Well, rodents are guilty for this situation, and don’t think that only mice are eating your flower bulbs. Squirrels, gophers, …

Sometimes, if a plant is overwatered, its roots can rot. Under these circumstances the plant withers and dies. It’s very important to know how to care for houseplants and not to exaggerate with watering or direct sunlight exposure. Plant roots can rot for two reasons: prolonged exposure to excess water …

The warm season is here and so does those little white insects, better said potted plants attackers! I have a Japanese rose and these white flies are in love with it, damaging it seriously when they attack it. Also, they can damage the greenhouse pretty badly. These white flies lay …

I truly love birds! I think they are a blessing in our lives, especially for our garden. They simply protect the garden from harmful insects, small rodents, and they delight your day with their singing! But, in their run for food, at some point will ruin your seed crops – …

There are many chemical and less toxic substances to get rid of pests on houseplants, but I’m wondering sometimes why using them when there are less harmful ways to get rid of pests. I know that using a strong substance will remove any pests right away, but it will also …

Growing aromatic herbs indoors is the perfect way to enjoy their flavor in your dishes even when the cold season has begun. Learn how to plant coriander, parsley, mint, rosemary or thyme and make your own aromatic herb garden right in your house. How to grow aromatic herbs indoors during …