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Uses For Lavender

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Lavender is a fragrant herb that has been used for centuries in perfumes, soaps, candles, and sachets. However, the fragrant oil of lavender can also be used as an herbal therapy to calm anxiety or promote sleep. The fragrant properties of this plant are obtained from the flowers. While dried lavender may be used as a home remedy, essential oils of lavender should never be taken orally. Uses for lavender around the home allow you to add a natural scent!

Uses For Lavender
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As a special needs mom, I love diffusing lavender essential oil with my son. It’s perfect to use when he’s about to have a meltdown or in the evening when he’s too excited for sleep! Overall, it’s a great way to calm our mood before bedtime or unwind from a long day.

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Best Plants For Small Spaces

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You don’t have to give up gardening just because you live in a small space or have limited space in your home or office. The key is knowing which plants will best suit your needs and how to care for them properly. While some large plants may be beautiful additions to a home or office, they can quickly overwhelm a small space. Let’s discuss the best plants for small spaces.

Best Plants For Small Spaces

Most people with smaller homes and apartments tend to have limited outdoor space as well. The good news is that there are plenty of lovely houseplants that will spruce up any area, from mantelpieces and window sills to shelves and tabletops.

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Why Is My Plant Crying?

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Is my plant crying?

Is my plant sweating?

Why is my plant dripping water?

These are common questions we see in our Houseplant Addicts community!

Why Is My Plant Crying?

Many people wonder why their houseplant is crying. Some plant parents have passed along the rumor that plants “cry” for various reasons, such as fear, lack of water or even a reaction to salt deposits from our hard water. However, there do exist some real reasons for this phenomenon which merit investigation by the plant owner.

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Mushrooms Growing In My Houseplants: What Does It Mean?

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“Help! I have mushrooms growing in my soil!”

Mushrooms growing in your soil can be a scary sight. Have you seen those science fiction movies where the alien fungus starts to take over everything? Actually, that is very similar to what mushrooms can do. They are a fungus which means they feed on decaying organic materials. This is why it is easy for them to grow in the soil and take over.

What do mushrooms growing in my houseplants mean?

Mushrooms Growing In My Houseplants What Does It Mean

Mushrooms will start from any decaying matter in your soil such as an old piece of dead lumber, or even some rock such as granite. These mushrooms will start by breaking down the decaying matter in your soil. They are just like any other fungus except that they can grow very large. The biggest mushrooms ever recorded were over 500 pounds. Mushrooms will keep growing and spreading until they come across something else to eat or run out of food in your soil, which is probably not going to happen if you have a lot of organic matter in the soil.

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Using Apple Cider Vinegar In The Garden

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Using apple cider vinegar in the garden has great benefits. You can use apple cider vinegar as a weed killer, fungicide, plant tonic and soil amendment.

If you want to grow healthy plants, they must have the basic elements needed for growth: air, water, sunlight and nutrients. Apple cider vinegar is high in trace minerals that are great for promoting good health in your vegetable plants.

Using Apple Cider Vinegar In The Garden
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Roses, all types of vegetables and fruits, as well as flowers love the extra boost in nutrients they receive from being sprayed with apple cider vinegar. In addition to feeding your plants with trace minerals, you are also killing some harmful fungus and bacteria that may be affecting them.

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How To Use Neem Oil With Plants

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As houseplant addicts and gardeners, you may be searching for ways to control pests without using chemical sprays. By choosing alternatives, you can grow organic produce and keep your houseplants free of toxic chemicals and to avoid the use of chemical pesticides. 

How To Use Neem Oil With Plants
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Perhaps you’ve heard whispers of how effective neem oil is on indoor plants and garden pests, but aren’t exactly sure what to do with it. Don’t worry! We’re here to tell you that neem oil can actually be really useful for your houseplants and outdoor vegetables alike.

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