If you have a part-fun, part-shade garden, you'll appreciate this partial shade garden plan, perfect for giving you an easy and adaptable combination of perennials and annuals that are sure to please.

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Save money in your garden and keep your plants healthy by dividing them regularly.

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Save money in your garden and keep your plants healthy by dividing them regularly.

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As Chris mentioned a few weeks ago, mason jars have exploded (again?) onto the craft and DIY scenes. You can't look anywhere without seeing some crazy

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Sustainable design is worth exploring. This guide gives various eco-friendly interior design tips to improve the environmental sustainability of your home

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Dianthus's bright pink, red or lavender flowers with ruffled edges have been popular with gardeners for centuries. Some flowers in the Dianthus genus include maiden pinks, sweet william and carnations. Different dianthus flowers may bloom profusely throughout the summer, or blossom production may wax and wane.

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Discussing my love for a few of my favorite items, including the best fertilizer for plants and planters & how to care for your fiddle leaf fig trees!

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Do you like macrame plant hangers and want to try to make one by your own? No better place to start macrame journey than with one of my easy-to-follow tutorials. This one will allow you to make this minimalistic macrame plant hanger that can decorate your indoor garden or be a beautiful handmade with love gift for someone special. This is PDF digital download pattern for macrame plant hanger with detailed tutorial how to complete it. Instant download - meaning you can start creating minutes after purchase. WHAT'S INCLUDED: ☑ PDF with list of materials and FAQ section + my special tips ☑ Pattern with step-by-step instructions how to complete it in easy to follow form ☑ Link to real time video of me creating the same design ☑ Knot guide where each knot is clearly showed with detailed photos using different colored cords for better understanding. This guide gives clear user-friendly instructions that anybody will understand and can follow ☑ For your convenient all of my measurements are in US standard unit and in metric units DIFFICULTY: For beginners - this pattern is a great start in macrame journey. ABOUT THE HANGER ITSELF: The hanger is approximately 120cm / 47 inch in length from top to bottom of the fringe - measured without pot white pot diameter 16cm (6,2 in) height 14 cm (5,5 in) The materials needed for this project are as follows: (no materials supplied) The cord in the instruction is 3mm 3ply twisted cotton cord, but you can use any 3mm cord. 5cm/2'' wooden ring. ALSO AVAILABLE AS: FULL KIT WITH PATTERN AND SUPPLIES https://www.etsy.com/listing/1013218432/macrame-plant-hanger-kit-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_10&pro=1 FINISHED HANGER MADE BY ME https://www.etsy.com/listing/455558664/minimalistic-hanging-planter-modern?ref=shop_home_active_8&pro=1&frs=1 CONDITIONS OF USE: This is a digital product to for instant download after purchase. No physical materials will be shipped with this purchase. I do not accept cancellations of digital products but if you have any problems please send me a message. Please acknowledge that all the templates are mine creations and cannot be resold or share. HOW TO USE: ☑ after purchase download PDFs with "Macrame Knot guide" and "Tutorial with pattern" Etsy will send you a link to download your PDF file, you can also find this PDF in Purchases [on your Etsy account - etsy.com/you/purchases ]. More: https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013328108-Downloading-a-Digital-Item?segment=shopping ☑ open PDF on any device you want or print it to have paper version ☑ follow tutorials to create your macrame project Thank you for visiting my shop! J.

The plant that I ship is about 2-3 feet tall. Combined shipping: If bought with other plants that I sell, shipping is combined and discounted. Monstera are species of evergreen tropical vines and shrubs that are native to Central America. They are famous for their natural leaf-holes, which has led to the rise of their nickname, Swiss Cheese Plant. The Monstera's leaf-holes are called fenestrations and are theorized to maximize sun fleck capture on the forest floor by increasing the spread of the leaf while decreasing the mass of leaf cells to support. Common Name(s): Ceriman, Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-Law, Split-leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant Monstera deliciosa is commonly grown outdoors as an ornamental plant in the tropics and subtropics. The plant requires a lot of space and a rich and loose soil (ideally garden soil and compost in equal parts). If it grows in the ground it is better to plant it near a tree, where it can climb, if not against a trellis. It is moderately greedy and needs to be watered just to keep the soil slightly moist. Its hardiness is 11 (that is to say the coldest at −1 °C or 30 °F). It cannot withstand these temperatures for more than a few hours, but it can live outside in certain regions (Mediterranean coast, Brittany). A steady minimum temperature of at least 13–15 °C (55–59 °F) is preferable, allowing continuous growth. Growth ceases below 10 °C (50 °F) and it is killed by frost. It needs very bright exposure, but not full sun. The plant produces fruits. As the fruit ripens, these scales or platelets fall off the fruit, releasing a strong and sweet scent. The smell has been compared to a combination of pineapples and bananas Sunlight Thrives in bright to medium indirect light. Not suited for intense, direct sun but can be acclimated to withstand it. Water Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. Pro tip: Monsteras can benefit from filtered water or water left out overnight before using. Humidity Normal room humidity will do, but prefers humid conditions if possible. Consider incorporating a fine-mist mister or humidifier to boost humidity level indoors. Temperature Most houseplants prefer temps in the 65°F-85°F range (18°C-30°C). It’s best not to let it go below 60°F (15°C). Soil Use a well-draining potting mix. Mix in ingredients such as perlite or lava rocks to increase soil aeration as need. Common Problems The Monstera is an easy-going plant and is generally pest-free. Treat pests as soon as they appear with weekly sprays of a natural pesticide like neem oil and regular wipe-downs of the plant. SYMPTOM: Leaves turning brown and crispy at the edges CAUSE: Thirsty plant, underwatered or high salt build up SYMPTOM: Wilting plant, dry potting mix CAUSE: Underwatered or pot-bound SYMPTOM: Yellowing leaves or black stems, wet potting mix CAUSE: Overwatered Pictures show adult plant and its possible applications. The pot is not included. Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit. Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball. No returns, refunds or exchanges Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% 8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 7.0% Nitrate Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3% 0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg) Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9% 5.93% Combined Sulfur (S) Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02% Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% 0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46% 0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe) 0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe) Manganese (Mn)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06% 0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn) Molybdenum (Mo)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02% Zinc (Zn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% 0.017% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn) Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Borate, Iron Phosphate, Iron EDTA, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate; Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide A few people had this problem with Monstera https://i.imgur.com/jTjO0hD.jpg when the the petiole turns black and rots where it meets the stem, then the leaf starts turning yellow and dies off. This happens because the plant is sitting too deep in the soil https://i.imgur.com/2GDEtqV.jpg The first thing to fix the situation is to remove soil surrounding the stem leaving only roots covered by soil. If necrosis ( black stuff on the base of petiole on the first photo) has just set in you might be able to fix it with fungicide from Home depot or use peroxide solution (H2O2) to kill the fungus. Color-safe bleach from grocery store can also be used, it is almost pure peroxide. Other fungicides that I had experience with are: slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate (antibacterial/antifungal) or essential oils (clover, rosemary, peppermint, oregano)

Potted plants can add a pop of color to your home, but some common houseplants are poisonous to dogs. Swap them with these dog-safe options.