Houseplants

If you are having trouble with gnats in your indoor plants, there are a number of ways to get rid of them naturally. Because gnats are so attracted to vinegar, one easy way to get rid of gnats is to use apple cider vinegar.   How to Make a Gnat Trap   One way to…

How Much Epsom Salt for Houseplants? Epsom salt is a natural source of magnesium and sulfur, so if your houseplants are lacking in these key minerals, they may benefit from epsom salt. How do you tell if your plants are deficient in magnesium or sulfur? Often yellowing leaves are a sign of a sulfur deficiency…

Natural Indoor Plant Fertilizer   Plants benefit from natural fertilizers. There are many different household items that you can use as a natural plant fertilizer. It’s best not to try these recipes for homemade plant food all at one time, try one the first month and another the next month, and compare your results to…

I love using homemade plant food to fertilize my houseplants and indoor plants. There are a number of ways to make natural plant food, but this tip recently caught my attention. You can actually use banana peels to fertilize your houseplants!   Banana peels contain potassium as well as nitrogen, phosphorus and magnesium, which are all…

How to Kill Gnats in Plants   Does any one know how to get rid of gnats in house plants? They are mostly in my small ones like ivy and herbs and there are lots of them.   Tip #1: Put out small containers of cider vinegar. The gnats are attracted to the vinegar &…