Balcony Garden
Many gardeners in Malta do not have the luxury of a plot of land for a garden and are confined to growing plants on a balcony or a roof terrace. There are a lot of plants which will grow successfully…
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One of the Maltese Gems – The Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a popular flowering plant that is known for its vibrant colors and hardy nature. With our Mediterranean climate, hot summers and cool winters, Our island makes an ideal location for growing bougainvillea. These plants thrive in warm temperatures…
Read MoreTips to Prune Your Favourite Plants
Pruning is the act of cutting away dead or overgrown branches and stems to increase growth and the overall health of a plant. Pruning is a practice that can be done on trees, shrubs and bushes. There’s no question that…
Read MoreBenefits of Neem Oil in the Garden
Neem oil is a vegetable oil that can protect plants from pest infestations. Neem oil kills a wide variety of insects, including aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, leafhoppers, thrips, fungus gnats, and other garden pests like spider mites and nematodes. It can…
Read MoreSurviving Winter for Houseplants
As Winter gets colder we start to turn up the heat in our homes to keep comfortable. Houseplants will also need some changes so they can rest for the coming year. Readying plants involves protecting them from temperature highs and…
Read MoreCaring for Christmas Poinsettia
Poinsettia plants are absolutely everywhere during the holidays, and for good reason! These beautiful, festive, and easy to take care of plants make the best addition to any decorations. You can't go wrong with classic red ones, but each year…
Read MoreThe complete guide to Orchids
You might have heard that caring for orchidea is a tricky job, but, we're happy to let you know that this is more myth than truth. In fact, with a little know how, you will find that orchids are surprisingly…
Read MoreWays To Increase Humidity For Indoor Plants
Many indoor plants originate from tropical locations where they live beneath the forest canopy. These plants thrive in warmer temperatures and lower light conditions, which is why they are so suitable as houseplants. This also means that they benefit from…
Read MoreRepotting Plants
A pot is an artificially constrained environment for any plant and so repotting is necessary in order to grow healthy plants. In this guideline we will help you understand when it's time to consider repotting and the steps of repotting…
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