Plants
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Have you ever asked yourself which plants can survive extremely low temperatures? Do you find yourself in a cold area and do not know what plants to put your garden? At OneHowTo we have put together a list of shrubs and plants for cold weather that will tolerate hard conditions. Cacti, yuccas or heartsease...
Vertical gardens are a risky idea, although they are magnificent either on the patio, terrace or balcony of your home. However, for every type of garden, a particular type of plant is recommended, as some may develop better in a pot and others may require a lot more room to grow. The same applies to vertical...
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Slugs and snails are among the most common pests that can be found in gardens and on crops. They are specialists in eating leaves and fruits, and it can be difficult to get rid of slugs and snails from your garden naturally. Do you want to eradicate them but without the use of chemicals? Here at OneHowTo,...
If you intend to have plants in your yard, garden, terrace or balcony, you should first inform yourself about which are resistant to weather conditions in your geographical area as well as in direct or partial sunlight. But that's not all, remember that plants need regular attention to be as healthy...
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Cacti are one of the most interesting botanical groups. Evolved in the Americas, they have developed amazing adaptations to the shortage of moisture that make them unique. Their extraordinary variety of shapes, sizes, colors and blooms give these plants an aesthetic value that gardening lovers appreciate.
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To decorate your home with houseplants is becoming more and more common. Since bamboo is a plant that is more accepted in home decorating with minimalist lines, it gives a Zen and modern touch. If you have a bamboo plant at home and do not know what you have to do to take care of it, here at OneHowTo.com,...
Do you want to decorate your home with plants? There are many options to choose from, but it's never a bad thing to try to attract good omens. And popular wisdom says that there are some species of plants that attract good luck and ward off bad energy. So don't hesitate to read this OneHowTo article and...
One of the most common plant pests to have at home is the whitefly, a small insect that digs into leaves and sucks the sap out of them. Countless crops and plants have been attacked by whiteflies, so prevention is essential for keeping them out of your orchard or garden. In this OneHowTo article we explain...
Not everyone can enjoy a garden at home, in which to plant trees and flowers that always bring life to a yard. Many houses or apartments only have a balcony or terrace that, in smaller dimensions, may act as a garden where plants serve as decoration. The most complicated part of this task is not usually...
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One of the most important tasks to be carried out in the garden is undoubtedly the watering of plants. There are many factors contributing to the type of irrigation required, such as climate, plant species, grass or shrub. However, there are certain rules to follow if you want your garden or yard to look...
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Jasmine is a plant with many varieties that can live easily indoors. Jasminum polyanthum is the most popular variety of this flower, a variety that emanates a sweet aroma particularly at nights. Want some tips for jasmine plant care? You have to pamper it and dedicate time for it to grow healthily and...
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In some countries Swedish ivy is known as the money plant. Unfortunately it does not come with a magic wand that helps balance the numbers of our bank account but many people just have it at home because it looks great on the balcony or terrace and well, you never know... So in OneHowTo.com we give you...
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Aloe Vera is one of the most versatile and plants with countless benefits. It helps improve skin conditions like burns, respiratory problems and other various conditions. At OneHowTo.com we recommend having a plant at home and we will show you how to cut the leaves of this plant without mistreating it...
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Oddly enough, ants are one of the worst pests for plants. While these small insects are not dangerous to humans, they can cause damage and problems for our crops as their presence encourages the appearance of aphids.
Ants are insects that love the honeydew excreted by aphids. As a result, they care for and...
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Plants are essential elements in the home, since they bring vitality and beauty to our living spaces and improve the Feng Shui of our home. Placing your plants in a stand or support will add a rustic feel and brighten up your garden. There's no need to invest much money in buying a stand; you can create...
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Feng Shui is an ancient system of aesthetics originating from China that seeks to improve our lives in general. Abundance, health, wealth and positive energy are some of the aspects in your life which this art seeks to improve upon. If you want to put this doctrine into practiceand you also like plants,...
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When winter arrives jasmine enters a stage of lethargy or rest. Therefore, if you have jasmines at home you should take appropriate measures to ensure that your plant remains in perfect order. It will not be enough for you to simply know how to care for a jasmine plant, but you will need to know the...
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Aloe Vera is a plant you should always have at home, due to its various beneficial properties for health and beauty. Aloe Vera is known as the "miracle plant", as it has multiple functions, this is why it's recommendable to have one at home. The big advantage is that you don't need to care for it very...
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Poinsettia, known as the Christmas flower, is a great Christmas decoration for your house that you can keep even after the holiday fun is over. In this article we'll tell you how to look after, water and prune a Poinsettia or Christmas flower, but let's start with a little bit of its history. Euphorbia...