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Prevent Fungal Soils in Container Gardens Wondering how to prevent moldy soil in your container gardens? Here are some tricks you might want to know. I'll admit, I've wondered for years how to prevent moldy soil in my container gardens. At times it felt like a losing battle, and I'm sad to say that more than a few of my indoor plants suffered the consequences of my ignorance. I still do a double take when I see something fuzzy and white in the soil of my indoor container garden, though these days, it's usually just some fur shed by my dog. But hey, just because some of my plants were killed by moldy soil doesn't mean you have to pass it up. Here's what I've learned about how to prevent moldy soil in a container garden. How to Prevent Fungal Soil: 5 Ways to Keep Your Container Garden Healthy First things first. At the beginning of this post I thought a little. It is not usually a mold that harms a plant. More precisely, conditions that allow mold...

 Grow dianthus for fragrant flowers  Dianthus has beautiful silvery green foliage topped with delicately scented flowers in spring. Add one or more to your garden! Dianthus Care and Growing Tips Looking for fragrant flowers and beautiful foliage? Dianthus may be just what you need in your flower garden. The tight mound of gray foliage is as attractive as the delicious spicy flowers. Dianthus Dianthus hybrids Zones 3 to 9 Full sun Well-draining soil The spicy clove scent of the flowers is what many people refer to as "pinks," but some pinks actually have no scent at all. Give it a sniff before you buy, you won't be disappointed. Note: The "pink" nickname refers to the edges of the flowers, which look like they've been cut with pink scissors, not the color. They are closely related to carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and share their scent. The flowers grow on tender stalks about 6 inches high above the plant, and are perfect for cutting small va...

 Easy indoor plants Looking for easy indoor plants to add greenery to your home? Then this list is for you! All of these are perfect houseplants for beginners, brown thumbs, or anyone who likes low-maintenance indoor plants. If you want to be a successful indoor gardener, it's best to start with easy houseplants. I wanted to make a list to get you started. So below you'll find some of my favorites, all of which are very low maintenance. The best part is that you can build a nice collection of many wonderful, easy houseplants.  1. Peperomia There are many different types of Peperomia, and all of them are very easy to care for indoor plants. Bent branches spill over the pot, making them ideal for hanging baskets or stacking on shelves. 2. Norfolk Island Pine (Arucaria heterophylla) The best thing about Norfolk pines is that they can grow into large ground specimens and live for many years. Tuck it near a sunny window, keep the soil moist (but be careful not to overw...