houseplants
Winter can be harsh. Frigid temperatures and fewer hours of daylight can take a toll, and many people prefer to stay warm inside as much as possible during winter. Indoor air also can take a toll, leading to dry skin and increasing individuals' exposure to viruses such as those that cause the...
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As fall temperatures begin to cool, it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you kept outside this summer.
Many houseplants thrive outdoors during Minnesota’s summers but do not perform well or may even die if exposed to...
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Amaryllis bulbs grow best if the soil is allowed to dry out between waterings. If the soil is too wet, the bulbs will rot.
People do love their houseplants and are responsible for their survival. However, sometimes TLC (tender loving...
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As fall temperatures begin to cool off it is time to consider bringing in the houseplants you may have kept outside this summer.
Many houseplants thrive outdoors during Minnesota’s summers but do not perform well or may even die if...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Tillandsia display at the Arb
I’m just a gardener like you and these days I am into air plants.
Among the many benefits of having an office at the Arboretum are the people I run into. Ricky Garza stopped by my office one day carrying an...
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Pink moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
People love houseplants. They bring live greenery into homes, offices and classrooms. Plants add color, sometimes fragrance and connect us to nature. Some are said to improve air quality. There is even a...
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Indoor plants bring nature indoors during our cold winter months.
We have had a very nice, very long fall with warm days and cool nights. If you are like me, your houseplants spend the summer outside. By now, you’ve most likely brought...
As fall gradually gives way to winter, gardeners expend ample energy preparing their flowers and plants for the months ahead. Plants may be pruned to increase the likelihood that they will return in full bloom come the spring, while lawns may be aerated so cool-season grasses can get the nutrients...
The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-resistant furniture and even cook in lavish kitchens in their backyards. In addition, indoor three-season rooms full of bright, open windows that showcase...
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By now your houseplants have been indoors for a while. Insect pests like our warm, dry homes. Take time this week to look closely at your houseplants for signs of pests like mealybugs, scale, and spidermites. Look for white cottony stuff,...
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