Amy Andrychowicz's Blog, page 36

How To Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting

Hardening off seedlings is a critical step of successfully growing seeds indoors, and it’s one that many new gardeners miss. In this post, I’ll explain what it means and why it’s important. I’ll also tell you when to put seedlings outside, and show you exactly how to harden off seedlings, step-by-step. Growing seeds inside isContinue Reading

The post How To Harden Off Seedlings Before Transplanting appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

13 Easy Annual Flowers To Grow From Seed

There are tons of easy annuals to grow from seed. In fact, some of the most popular garden flowers can be started from seeds. If you want to grow your own flowers, then this is for you. In this post, I will share a list of my favorite easy-to-grow flower seeds. Every year I grow tonsContinue Reading

The post 13 Easy Annual Flowers To Grow From Seed appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

How To Care For A Voodoo Lily Plant

Voodoo lilies are exotic tropical plants, and they’re really fun to grow! It’s not difficult, but voodoo lily care is a bit different than it is for most plants. In this post, you will learn all kinds of fun voodoo lily facts, and find everything you need to know about how to grow voodoo lilies.Continue Reading

The post How To Care For A Voodoo Lily Plant appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

How To Get Rid Of Houseplant Bugs Naturally

Figuring out how to get rid of indoor plant bugs is extremely frustrating, and it can be very difficult to control houseplant pests. In this post, I’ll show you how to identify the most common pests. Then you’ll learn how to get rid of bugs on houseplants naturally, and get tons of tips for howContinue Reading

The post How To Get Rid Of Houseplant Bugs Naturally appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

How To Keep Indoor Plants Alive In Winter

Caring for indoor plants in winter is much harder than it is during the summer. The lack of sunlight, dry air, and cooler temperatures make it much harder to grow healthy indoor plants. I don’t want you to struggle anymore! So in this post I’ll give you tons of tips for how to keep houseplantsContinue Reading

The post How To Keep Indoor Plants Alive In Winter appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

How To Overwinter Caladium Bulbs

Overwintering caladiums is the best way to keep your favorite varieties, and grow them year after year! Saving caladium bulbs over winter can sometimes be a bit of a challenge, but it’s not terribly difficult. Don’t worry, I’ll show you exactly what to do in this post! I am a sucker for caladiums. Every yearContinue Reading

The post How To Overwinter Caladium Bulbs appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

How To Save A Rotting Cactus Plant

Cactus rot is a super common problem, and one of the main causes of cactus death. But just because your cactus is rotting doesn’t mean you can’t save it. In this post, I talk about the causes and symptoms, answer all of your questions, and give you step-by-step instructions for how to save a cactusContinue Reading

The post How To Save A Rotting Cactus Plant appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

15 Pet Friendly Indoor House Plants

When you have pets, you want to be sure that you’re growing pet friendly house plants. So I put together this list of plants safe for cats and dogs that you can grow indoors without worrying that you unknowingly have poisonous plants in your home. As pet owners we take great care in making sure ourContinue Reading

The post 15 Pet Friendly Indoor House Plants appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

15 Of The Best Flowering Houseplants

Who doesn’t love pretty indoor flowering plants? Green houseplants are great, but wouldn’t you rather grow colorful indoor plants that bloom all year round? Well then you’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll share my top picks for the best flowering houseplants that anyone can grow! Many types of houseplants with flowers you see atContinue Reading

The post 15 Of The Best Flowering Houseplants appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.

17 Winter Interest Plants For Your Garden

Winter interest plants are a wonderful addition to any garden. Not only do they add beauty to the winter garden, they also provide food for wildlife, and allow us to enjoy our garden all year round! In this post, I’ll explain what it’s all about, and share a list of my favorite plants with winterContinue Reading

The post 17 Winter Interest Plants For Your Garden appeared first on Get Busy Gardening.