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No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

4 min read | Author - Taylor Ramsey

It’s no secret that we adore houseplants here at Backyard Vitality. They clean the air, lift your mood, and bring a taste of the garden right into your living room. In fact, we believe that house is not a home without a few plants scattered across every empty surface. Sadly, many people are scared to get houseplants because they have a “brown thumb” or just “aren’t good with plants.” This list of no-fail houseplants will finally put those fears to bed, help increase your confidence, and allow you to decorate every room in your home with vibrant living decor.

Easy and Creative Vertical Garden Ideas

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Do you love to be surrounded by vibrant plants but are short on space? You can fit a vertical garden anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and have plenty of gardening fun. A vertical arrangement will help you fit more plants in a small area. Try these ideas for fun ways to try your hand at vertical gardening.

This Biblical Bulb Has Been Used for Centuries for Its Healing Powers

4 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Throughout history, certain plants and herbs have been revered for their remarkable healing properties. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the most potent natural medicines, referenced in ancient texts and modern science. Mentioned in the Bible and other historical records, this humble bulb has been used for centuries to treat ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being.

In this article, we take a deeper look at the medicinal prowess of this humble bulb.

Grow Your Own Apothecary: Medicinal Plants That Thrive Indoors

4 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Imagine feeling under the weather, perhaps with a scratchy throat or a tension headache. Instead of rummaging through a medicine cabinet stocked with store-bought remedies, you simply reach over to your windowsill, pluck a few leaves, and brew yourself a natural, healing tea. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s possible with a homegrown indoor apothecary!

7 Flowers That Can Help You Breathe Easy

4 min read | Author - Backyard Vitality

Deep breathing can sometimes feel like a luxury in a world filled with pollutants, allergens, and stress. But nature has gifted us with pretty flowers that actively support respiratory health.

Scientific studies have shown that certain plants and flowers contain compounds that can help clear congestion, soothe inflammation, and even enhance lung function.

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

3 min read | Author - Mary Ellen Ellis

The best gardeners in the world have learned from their mistakes, but there’s no reason to repeat them. Learn from the mistakes of others if you’re just getting started in gardening. You can avoid a lot of problems, save time, and prevent the sad death of plants by learning some common and easy-to-make gardening errors before you make them.

These 3 Odor-Absorbing Plants Knock Out Stink Fast (without chemicals)

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

We put them in our cars, offices, homes, garages, and everywhere that odors may linger. We mist, spray, plug in, and sprinkle toxic “smell good” chemicals without knowing the health risks. Products that we think are making our air fresher are actually making it toxic.

Top 11 Homemade Fertilizers

5 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

How you feed your plants makes a tremendous difference to the quality and quantity of your harvest. Organic fertilizer can provide your plants with the nutrition that they need to grow and thrive, defend pests, and resist disease.

Strange Gardening Techniques to Save Plants from Hot and Dry Conditions

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

As the summer season heats up, gardeners sometimes struggle to keep plants healthy and producing. To make matters worse, water restrictions often follow periods of drought and heat, causing gardens to suffer further. If you happen to live in an area, like me, that is particularly hot and dry all summer long; these water-saving gardening techniques are for you.

Furry, Soft, and Tacky Plants That Love to Be Touched (and smelled and tasted)

6 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

If you are a gardener, it is likely that you, like me, love to touch, smell, taste, and even listen to plants. It’s not weird! When we garden, we like to gaze at plants, run our hands over the leaves and petals, and bring our noses down to take in the beautiful scent. Something about this brings me great pleasure – to know that I have planted and cared for such a beautiful thing and then to have the joy of partaking of it with all of my senses!

The #1 Inflammation Busting Weed You Need

4 min read | Author - Susan Patterson

Before you grab your weed-killing tool of choice and get to work eradicating the dandelions from your garden, you may want to continue reading. Dandelion is actually an incredibly healthy edible plant with several surprising benefits. Here are our favorite and how you can enjoy this yellow weed today.

No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

Easy and Creative Vertical Garden Ideas

This Biblical Bulb Has Been Used for Centuries for Its Healing Powers

Grow Your Own Apothecary: Medicinal Plants That Thrive Indoors

7 Flowers That Can Help You Breathe Easy

Garden Mistakes Everyone Wants to Avoid

These 3 Odor-Absorbing Plants Knock Out Stink Fast (without chemicals)

Top 11 Homemade Fertilizers

Strange Gardening Techniques to Save Plants from Hot and Dry Conditions

Furry, Soft, and Tacky Plants That Love to Be Touched (and smelled and tasted)

The #1 Inflammation Busting Weed You Need

7 Things to Do With Avocado Pits

Not a Fish Fan – Try This Omega 3 Powerhouse Plant Instead

This Brain-Boosting Perennial Vegetable Should be in Your Garden

Chicken vs. Duck Eggs: The Battle for the Best Egg Ends Here

Why You Should Feed Your Tomatoes Eggshells Instead of Throwing Them Away

Skip the Supermarket: Grow a Kitchen Garden Instead

No Fail Houseplants For Every Room in Your House

The No Fail Veggie Anyone Can Grow and How to Do It

3 Reasons to Stop Using Peat and What to Use Instead

Grow Your Own Hand Rescue Salve

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