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The Plant Furniture Company 8100 Clear Fluted Glass Watering Globe with Plant Nanny, Set of 3
Made from our specially engineered SmartPotteryTM ceramic, our PlantNanny Plant Care Set helps plants stay healthier by releasing water into the center of the soil mass as it is needed. This optimal watering system prevents the plant roots from drying out. Pots and containers stay more uniformly moist. Easy to... More

8105 Pale-Colored Glass Watering Globe with Plant Nanny - set of 3
PFC8105 Whether you're tired of wasting water by watering too much or sick of coming home to houseplants that have died of thirst, the Plant Nanny watering globe saves the day. The Plant Nanny is a specially-engineered ceramic stake that waters plants automatically. Features: -Nanny stakes with color... More

Brussel's Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai
Imported from China, our Golden Gate Ficus have been meticulously trained for wonderful truck movement. The Chinese have hand-wired every tree to create the trunks' beautiful swirl. The small dark green leaves make the Golden Ficus perfectly suited for bonsai. In the ficus family, this variety is the best for growing indoors.... More

Hydrofarm JSV4 4-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System
48" Great for growing seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. Adjustable light fixture height. Super easy assembly. Sturdy, durable and energy efficient. Includes stand, fluorescent light fixture. Includes 1 full spectrum grow tube.... More

Claber 8053 Oasis 4-Program/20 Plant Garden Automatic Drip Watering System
Claber Oasis Self - Watering System keeps plants healthy while you're away! Set it up to water your precious indoor greenery for 10, 20, 30 or even 40 days for up to 20 plants! No electrical connections needed and no water taps left on! Powered by a 9V battery (not included), this System dispenses water from the 6 1/2 gallon tank so you don't have to worry on your... More

Bougainvillea is one of the most accepted plants for spring as well as summer seasons. It has brilliant purple leaves that are very lengthy. It flourishes all through the year starting in September and ongoing till May. The plant grows very fast, with many twigs around it. It is generally well known for its radiant blooms and fast growing speed. That is why it is appropriate for both interior and exterior use.
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Decorating with plants is a great way to breathe life into your home without spending too much money.

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of plants inside your house along with tips on different ways you can use plants to brighten up your space and how you can maintain them.

The Benefits of Plants

Cleaner Air

All indoor plants will clean your air and act as a natural filter, but some do the job a little better than others. Typically ivies, poinsettias, palms (lady palms and areca palms), peace lilies, Boston ferns and spider plants are great at improving the air quality in your environment.  Read more... (448 words, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)

Cottage gardens have no need for mood planting, all types of perennials are simply put where they will thrive. However, some gardeners prefer to plan their garden as they do their homes, with colours which complement, match or contrast with each other.

Nothing is more satisfying, than seeing plants growing strongly, but of course there will always be some failures. But how sad it is when the failure is your fault. To avoid this, it is vital that you find out about the plants, even before you buy them and especially before planting them. Make certain that the types of perennials, are going to thrive where you are planning to put them, before considering the colour scheme.  Read more... (632 words, estimated 2:32 mins reading time)

Some people are blessed with green fingers. Others are blessed with a talent for murdering plants in cold blood, no matter how hard they try to nurture and tend. I fall into the second category, as if you had not already guessed.

You would think that, being a person of some limited capability with regard to gardening, I would live in a place consisting mostly of concrete with the occasional indestructible tree defying all my attempts at slaughter. Instead, I live in a garden which stretches the entire length of my house and is at least four times the width.  Read more... (471 words, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)