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Ginger is a plant from the zingiberaceae family, whose underground stem is a horizontal rhizome prized for its aroma and spicy flavour. Furthermore, ginger is a food with many beneficial health properties and can help with certain ailments and conditions. The tuber can also be used to season our recipes and...
Flowers are always considered to be a perfect medium to express emotions and to show expressions that words can’t. They have been used since ages to communicate feelings without words. Among the millions of flowers in this nature, roses have captured our attention since times immemorial. No other flowers...
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Rue is a very lively-looking perennial plant that can grow up to 1 meter high. It is very pretty with alternating leaves, stems shaped like branches that are blue-green and striking yellow flowers. There has always been a magical power attributed to this plant, in fact it was thought that if it dried...
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Devil’s ivy is an extremely easy-to-grow plant that adapts to almost all indoor environments. It can survive well without any soil or sunlight. Whether you keep it in a warm or a cool room, it will serve well in a hanging basket or a tabletop planter. It has big heart shaped leaves that may have yellow...
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Roses are the most romantic and sensual flowers in the world. They are a great example of love and affection and therefore bouquets of roses are among the most common gifts between couples. There are different colours of roses and, besides the classic red rose we can also find blue Roses, yellow, white,...
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The kiwi is a natural source of vitamins (C and E) and moreover, also it is rich in fibre, low in cholesterol and has antioxidant benefits, anti-cancer effects and strengthens the body's defences. If you're thinking of planting a kiwi vine, which comes from China, in your garden to produce these delicious...
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Roses are some of the most common plants in homes and gardens, which is why you see them everywhere. Roses, with their unmistakable fragrance and diversity of colours, make them also a favourite for giving as gifts. Therefore, planting roses at home is a great idea, but you should know what care this...
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Known as "impatiens", jewelweed or just touch-me-not, these plants, which come in different colors, are very common in terraces and gardens. Coming from tropical areas, in winter it is necessary to take into account some considerations for these plants so they manage to survive at low temperatures. If...
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Tulips bloom in spring generating an explosion of colour in your garden. If you plant them correctly and with proper care you can enjoy these beautiful spring flowers year after year. Tulips provide a variety of colours and textures, ranging from miniature tulips grown in small spaces to the giants that...
Apparently, indoor air quality may be worse that the air we breathe outside. Fumes from indoor appliances, perfumes and air diffusers are contributing to creating highly toxic homes. One of the reasons you should decorate with plants is that they may help to freshen up the air and absorb the chemicals by bringing...
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A widely used vegetable in our kitchens is eggplant, also known as aubergine; a purple vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes, as there are many ways to cook an eggplant. However, often when we go to the store or supermarket, we find aubergines at exorbitant prices or that just don't look...
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Carnations are one of the most commonly used flowers as a decoration in many homes and gardens, as they are very striking and require very little care to grow properly. There are countless varieties of carnations, among which we can highlight the so-called common carnation, the Chinese carnation or the dianthus....
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Flowers are always a wonderful gift, because they allow us to convey feelings such as love, affection or happiness in a subtle and delicate way. They are also a decorative element that many people like to have at home to give the place a much warmer, more natural look. But before choosing the color...
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Tomatoes can have those fat worms that are green with white stripes and a horn at the end of the tail, called a rhino horn. They are very easy to miss as they camouflage themselves on your tomato plants and can be overlooked, and they are called hornworms. You'll no doubt have noticed holes in the leaves...
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Plant terrariums - a miniature ecosystem in a beautiful container - have been popular from the Victorian Age, and it's no surprise. Terrariums make stunning centerpieces, and they create a different environment in a small bubble. Moreover, they are a great craft to make with children and they can be a...
As autumn arrives, our garden and roads are strewn beautifully with yellow fallen leaves from trees. Before the winter snow spreads its whiteness over the ground, decorating the garden with colorful autumn flowers isn’t a bad choice. So, let’s find out which flowers bloom in autumn in this OneHowTo article.
Superfoods are healthy and nutritious, and they are jam packed with beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants so that your body can keep performing at its best. Further, they can be best if you can grow them at home. By growing them in your backyard, you can be sure of their quality...
If you follow design and photography blogs, you'll have seen that succulent plants are all the rage in gardening and decoration, and it's no surprise. Succulents, also called fat plants, thrive on arid soils and sunlight, but they're sturdy enough to survive the most clueless of rookie gardeners. Their...
Potato is an extremely versatile vegetable. It can be baked, boiled, steamed, mashed, fried and can be cooked in every possible way. As it is said, there is never a wrong way to cook potatoes. Growing this awesome vegetable in our own kitchen garden can prove to be a great investment as you would always...
The rose bush is undoubtedly one of the best plants to have in your garden. Regardless of the color - whether red, yellow, pink or white - this plant will look great wherever you put grow it. But rose bushes are as delicate as they are beautiful, so it is important to look after it really well.
While appropriate...
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Building a living wall, also known as a vertical garden, has taken the world by storm. You must have seen at least one household that has a living wall in their home. Believe it or not, a living wall is a marvelous way of decorating your indoors and outdoors with plants, especially if you have a little...
Aromatic herbs adapt very well to all kinds of soils and environments, so they're a great choice to grow at home. You'll be able to use aromatic herbs in the kitchen, making your dishes richer and tastier, and to use them as natural remedies for all kinds of illnesses and pains. Moreover, you'll be able...
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Snake plant or sansevieria trifasciata is one of the most tolerant plants you will ever come across and is a great office plant. It grows almost automatically, and you can leave it neglected for weeks at a stretch. They can survive well even in low light conditions, and encounter very few insect related...
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True blue roses are highly prized as garden decorations. Many people are interested in this type of rose, but sometimes they cost so much money. If you're thinking about finding natural blue roses and you cannot locate them, you can now make them yourself at your humble home. This is a very simple technique...
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The tomato is one of the most consumed fruits worldwide, and although it is not an expensive product, in some countries one kilo can have a very high cost. Therefore, there are people who choose to grow their own tomatoes at home, a very good option that will not take long if we pay attention to some...