Tips for Growing Palms Indoors [Gardening Tips Weekly]

Gardening Tips Weekly (November 04, 2018)
Like many other houseplants palms are not only attractive additions to our decor, they also help clean the air in our homes. Read more about growing these plants indoors.
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Tips for Growing Palms Indoors

By EllenB

Growing a potted palm as a house plant is a wonderful way to add a bold, tropical focal point to any room in your home. Because of their size, mature palms are one of the most expensive houseplants you can buy.

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Using Tiny Garlic Cloves

By Donna

My sister gets a ton of tiny garlic cloves from an abandoned garlic patch that she has and while I appreciate them they are a major pain to husk and peel.

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Cascade of Vines

By sdaubney6

I work for the State University of New York in Albany. On a lunch time walk I couldn't help but notice the beauty of these cascading vines and the color of the flowers was so vibrant. I also found the angled view gorgeous.

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Parking Lot Fungi

By R Barbara

While out with my 17 year old grandson shopping for a Halloween mask, we saw these beautiful orange fungi in the planter median of the strip mall. I don't know exactly what type of mushroom they are but they were so bright and fun to see. We jumped out of the car with cell phone cameras at the ready.

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Decorating Houseplants With Toys

By Donna

I love plants in my home, especially herbs that I can use all year long! I had a small child's toy bear that I added to my bonsai plant and really liked the look! So I went to garage sales and found other animals that would look good in my plants, all just for fun!

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