Rainwater is a great source of water for your houseplants. Catch and bring the rain indoors, or put your houseplants outside in a gentle shower. This video shares the power of rainwater, including how it washes away...
If you’ve injured or broken a houseplant stem or even the trunk, it is possible to do “emergency surgery” that could save the plant. This video shows a coleus that was injured. I did “triage” surgery on the plant with...
Find out what mycorrhizae are and how this microscopic fungi helps your houseplants. You can’t see mycorrhizae with the naked eye, but they can make your houseplants extra healthy. These fungi have been out in nature...
To flower continuously, African violets need to be repotted regularly. Discover the steps to repotting an African violet. Find out the type of soil you want to use and how often to repot. The video shows the steps to...
Mulching your houseplants can cut back on the need to water by 50 percent. This video shows you how to mulch your houseplants. Also find out the other good reasons to mulch your houseplants, such as how mulch helps...
If you want healthy houseplants that look good and flower and fruit, proper lighting is a necessity. This video covers the type of light you can expect from windows and how it isn’t always enough for your houseplants....
Humic acid, also known as humus, is a brown substance that forms out in nature when leaves fall on the ground and decompose. Rich in nutrients and organic matter, humus creates an environment that supports and...
This video shows you how to nurse a dumb cane (Dieffenbachia) back to health. The video touches on proper plant care, including watering, lighting, pruning and repotting in organic soil. Putting the plant in new soil...
This video show a coleus that was previously injured, with the stems nearly split in half. The plant was “bandaged up” using tape, and the stem re-fused together and healed. This video shows taking off the tape and the...
If you want to keep a miniature rose plant thriving indoors, take a look at these tips. Miniature rose bushes are generally not rooted. This video shows you how to make sure that the miniature rose bush stays health...