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The Difference Between Cacti and Succulents (+ Care Guide!)
SUMMARY: Succulents and cacti are both drought-resistant plants, but cacti are a subset of succulents with unique characteristics like areoles and spines. While they have similar care requirements indoors, including well-draining soil and careful watering, succulents generally tolerate more frequent watering and lower light conditions compared to cacti. Hey there, plant lovers! Are you ready to…
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How to Grow Mimosa pudica Indoors | Sensitive Plant Care
Have you ever heard of a plant that moves when you tickle it? Sounds like something out of a fairytale, right? Well, it’s not a product of fantasy but a fascinating reality called the sensitive plant. With the scientific name of Mimosa pudica, this popular houseplant has captured the hearts of plant enthusiasts and skeptics alike.…
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50+ Best Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Plant Lovers
In this post I’ve handpicked a variety of perfect gifts for plant-lovers, with gifts like the Valentine’s Day Plant Mug, a heart-shaped succulent planter, and a preorder-ready mini heart planter & succulent gift box, which is a thoughtful way to support your special someone’s green passion. For those looking beyond plants, options span from humorous…
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18 Beautiful and Edible Vines for your Home Landscape
Here’s the thing… a lot of us love the look of beautiful vines climbing fences or trellises, or maybe even over an arbor. There are many unique and downright stunning vines to choose from. However, some of you might be looking for functionality as well as beauty. Whether you’re an urban gardener or have an…
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40+ Best Gift Ideas for Indoor Plant Lovers (2024)
Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Girl with a Shovel! With the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to save you some time with your planning, shopping, and possibly several nights of worry. Instead of racking your brain for the perfect gift, I wanted to share with you some of the best gifts for plant lovers.…
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The 5 Signs your Plants Need Filtered Water
Do you REALLY need filtered water for your plants? I know there is a huge controversy about benefits vs costs, but after doing some research (… a LOT of research…), I’ve found that yes, effects can be small. But small things add up. A favorite podcaster of mine always stresses this when he points out…
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Top 5 Worst Herbs to Grow Indoors
We’ve all been there… bought a new plant baby, lovingly watered and nurtured it, gave it the perfect spot,… then cried as it withered away and died despite all your hard work. Been there, done that. So let’s just get this out in the open. Not all plants like being indoors. Some like more sun,…
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5 Effortless Indoor Herb Garden Kits
Wouldn’t you love it if you could just press a button and have all the fresh culinary herbs that you want?! Some people might think this is crazy, but with modern technology, we are pretty close to having fresh, kitchen-grown herbs at just the press of a button! Still seem too good to be true? Well check out…
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9 Things to Avoid when Planting Strawberries
Are you looking to plant strawberries this year? Maybe you’ve tried before and for some reason you didn’t get the great harvest you wanted. Or maybe you’re simply new to this and want a few extra tips. Either way, I understand how sometimes we don’t need people telling us how to plant strawberries. Instead, we…
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7 Things You Should Never Do when Planting Tomatoes
Do you want to do things right when planting your tomatoes? Do you want to grow lots of large, tasty tomatoes? If you do these 7 things, then you will probably still get a tomato harvest. However, if you don’t do these 7 things when you plant your tomatoes, then your harvest has the potential to be HUGE!!! So, if you want to…
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How to Plant Potatoes at Home: 11 Things You Should Know
Are you wanting to grow potatoes at home? Do you want a huge, delicious harvest, but aren’t sure how to plant potatoes in a way that will achieve amazing results? No worries. I’ve got you covered! By following these 11 tips, you’ll be sure to have the best harvest possible! So here are the 11 things you…
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Top 5 Easiest Herbs to Grow Indoors
Ever since I’ve been growing herbs indoors, I’ve noticed that some of my herbs grow lush and beautiful, but some of my herbs have the hardest time indoors. So I did my research to see if it was just me or if others were having problems with specific herbs in their indoor gardens as well.…
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How Much Sun do my Plants Need?
A Reference Guide for Edible Plants It is extremely difficult to remember exactly how much sun each of our different plants need. So that’s why I’m providing this awesome resource guide to you! Here’s a list of the most common fruits, vegetables, and herbs along with how much sunlight they each need… so you will…
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The 5 BEST Vegetables to Grow Indoors
Whether you’re new to indoor gardening or an expert, it’s always good to know which vegetables you should actually be growing indoors, a.k.a. which ones will give you the most bang for your buck! And let me tell you, I’m not just going to list the vegetables that are the easiest to grow indoors. This…
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Indoor Chive Plant Care
Growing chives indoors can be fun, easy, and tasty! The bright green, grassy look of this herb also makes it easy to decorate with! So now let’s talk about indoor chives plant care… cause you want to keep your plant healthy in order to keep your spice options open! Don’t have a chive plant? Get…
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Indoor Oregano Plant Care
Oregano is an easy-to-grow plant with a myriad of medicinal and culinary uses. It’s no wonder that this Mediterranean plant has made is way around the globe. Anyone with an indoor herb garden needs to grow this fantastic herb! But only a healthy growing plant can give you your desired harvest, so today I’m going…
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Indoor Thyme Plant Care
Thyme is a wonderful plant to add to your herb garden! It is generally easy to grow, but these plant care tips will help your indoor thyme stay healthy and happy, giving you years of harvesting this tasty herb! Don’t have a thyme plant yet? You can buy one here! **Note: This post contains affiliate links,…
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Indoor Rosemary Plant Care
Herbs are definitely the beginner’s step into indoor gardening. However, if our herbs die a sad, pitiful death, we can end up never wanting to grow edible plants again… fortunately for you, rosemary is one of the easier herbs to grow indoors. Simply follow these rosemary plant care instructions, and you’ll feel empowered to take…
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Indoor Mint Plant Care
Mint leaves are perfect for topping your favorite dessert, mixing into your summer drink, or even adding into your everyday meals! But for those of us with limited garden space, as well as those living in cold climates, growing mint can pose a problem. Not anymore! Learn how to care for your mint plant indoors to…
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Outdoor Mint Plant Care
Hey guys! And welcome to another awesome post! Today I wanted to talk about proper plant care for growing mint outdoors. If properly taken care of, your mint plant will give you an endless supply of leaves all season long! Just follow these instructions to keep your plant not only healthy, but also keep it from overtaking all…
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Indoor Lavender Plant Care
Not all of us have outdoor space, and even if we do, bringing a lavender plant indoors can add color and fragrance to a space all summer long! But how exactly do we get our lavender plant to grow (and flower!!!) indoors?! It can sometimes be tricky with this plant, so be sure to follow…
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Outdoor Lavender Plant Care
Lavender is not only a beautiful plant, but it is also a helpful plant! By growing lavender you can not only repel unwanted bugs from your backyard (such as mosquitoes, ticks, and flies), but you can also harvest lavender for its scent and for its oil. These can then be used as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-dandruff,…
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How to Start Seeds Indoors: 10 Tips to have Success
Whether you’re getting a jump-start to your garden or simply want some plants around the house for a cheaper price, starting from seed is great! However, it can also sometimes be tricky and frustrating. But with these 10 tips and tricks, you’ll be planting like a pro! Here is how to grow seeds indoors, with…