Houseplants — Entidade

www.theguardian.com·há 3 dias

Houseplant hacks: can willow water act as a rooting hormone?

This is one of those rare homemade concoctions that works, though it might not outperform a good commercial productThe problem Propagation is where good intentions go to die. You take a cutting, pop

theguardian.com·há 17 dias

Houseplant hacks: do plant care kits actually work?

Skincare-inspired regimes feel unnecessary – but giving your plants more attention is always a good thingThe problem Plant care has had a glow-up. There is now an entire regime that’s been lifted stra

www.theguardian.com·há 24 dias

Houseplant hacks: does dividing supermarket basil help it survive?

Seeds are packed into shop-bought pots, meaning they compete and wear themselves out. The best bet is to divide and conquerThe problem We’ve all done it: picked up a lush, generous-looking pot of bas

theguardian.com·há cerca de 1 mês

Houseplant hacks: should I pinch out trailing plants for bushier growth?

It might sound brutal, but this is exactly the kind of damage plants are built to recover from – and thrive onThe problem Trailing plants tend to grow long and bare. A pothos or tradescantia that star

theguardian.com·há cerca de 1 mês

Houseplant hacks: can butterworts control fungus gnats?

This pretty little plant is carnivorous, so when placed next to plants affected by the insect pest it can be an effective living flypaperThe problem The fungus gnat is the pest that just keeps coming.

theguardian.com·há cerca de 1 mês

Houseplant hacks: will a temperature drop make my orchid bloom?

Got a stick in a pot that you’re tempted to bin? All it needs is this little-known signal to flower again …The problem Most of us have bought an orchid, enjoyed its flowers, then been left with a coup

theguardian.com·há cerca de 2 meses

Houseplant hacks: does putting gravel at the bottom of pots improve drainage?

Generations of gardeners have added stones to their pots before topping up with compost, but does it really help?The problem Most old houseplant guides suggest adding a layer of gravel or stones to th

theguardian.com·há cerca de 2 meses

Houseplant hacks: does fish tank water work as fertiliser?

Rather than pouring away old aquarium water, you could use it as free plant feedThe problem Houseplants need liquid fertiliser, but this can be expensive. Fish tank owners, meanwhile, produce litres o