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How to Make a Terrarium in 5 Easy Steps [Video+Infographic]

February 17February 13Posted in DIY, Garden & NatureTagged diy, garden, gardening, green thumb, home decor, infographic, step by step, succulents, terrarium, tips, tutorial, video3 Comments

DIY: Terrarium [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

If you’re interested in testing out your green thumb, but don’t have the space to do so, a DIY terrarium is just what you need. These mini tabletop gardens are fun to create and are a great way to perk up your indoor space.

In addition to being enjoyable and decorative, terrariums are also easy to care for and simply beautiful. It’s a DIY win-win. Whether you’re looking for a decor element to bring the outdoors in or a unique gift idea, consider making a DIY terrarium.

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Create a bright Colourful Garden

July 28August 4Posted in Garden & NatureTagged blooming period, colourful garden, garden, gardening, green thumb, greenery, how to create a colorful garden, jim's mowing, landscaping, layering garden, perennials, tipsLeave a comment

When it comes to beautifying the exterior of your home, one of the best ways to go about it is by creating a garden that is full of bright and eye-catching colours. For those who don’t have a green thumb, the idea of putting together a garden that provides curb appeal and adds to the enjoyment of your home can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult, time consuming, or as expensive as you may think.

Check out the following tips, and create that beautiful, brightly coloured garden that you have always dreamed of.

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Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants That Thrive [Infographic]

March 3March 27Posted in Garden & NatureTagged bright, cacti, cast-iron plant, children, decks, dry, dumb cane, easy-care, english ivy, fiddleleaf fig, green thumb, heart-leaf philodendron, Home, houseplants, humidity, indoor, infographic, jade plant, light, moist, office, patios, peace lily, pets, plants, poisononous, ponytail palm, pothos, pruning, rubber tree, size, snake plant, soil, spider, spider plant, succulents, thrive, trailing, trails, trimmings, varieties, watering2 Comments

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Growing plants indoors can be beneficial to both body and mind. Normal plant processes include absorbing CO2 and releasing moisture into the air. Physically, both of these functions can be beneficial in a stuffy office environment. Humans breathe in air, absorb O2, and exhale CO2, while plants will do the opposite – absorbing the CO2 and releasing O2. This exchange makes having plants around seem like a logical idea. One study, published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, studied possible benefits of indoor plants, finding that indoor office plants could prevent fatigue during attention-demanding work. Plants can actually make us smarter!

Now, this sounds good in theory, but how does one go about getting their office or home filled with plants in an easy way? You’re at the right place! This infographic shows you which plants are worthy of your selection, along with some informative notes on care. Pothos, Spider Plant, English Ivy, Rubber Tree, Dumb Cane, Fiddleleaf Fig, Heart-Leaf Philodendron, Snake Plant, Jade plant, Cast Iron Plant, Peace Lily, and Ponytail Palm are the gems listed below.

Whichever you choose, you should ensure you adhere to some important best practices when it comes to caring for house plants. The most important of these are not over-watering your plant, and pruning your plant to keep the foliage even.