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Have you ever wondered why your fur babies tend to eat indoor plants?   If you are a pet owner and you also have house plants you might have seen your pets chewing these plants sometimes. the love for our fur babies and plant babies knows no bound and for our pets young tender vegetation seems to be their favorite. It might be due to a variety of reasons like they tend to eat out of boredom or just because they are attracted to the leaves fluttering in the air cats simply love the texture of the plants. Most of the house plants are toxic in fact, there are more toxic plants than nontoxic plants. toxic does not necessarily mean it will cause them to die, but some commonly occurring side effects would include drooling, vomiting and diarrhea also our plants get damaged and we do not want that to happen. To prevent your indoor plants to be eaten by your pets. Some preventive measures could be taken such as. • Sprinkle cayenne pepper on plants and your pets would back away p...

This is a basic DIY/ idea guide that will help you explore a range of the most trending indoor gardening ideas to give your home much-needed touch of nature. I will be adding some pictures alongside for you to have a better idea.  Indoor herb garden  Although herbs are easily available in the market, having your own small herb garden not only provides you with fresh herbs but also gives you a sense of accomplishment, and also it is a fun activity to indulge yourself in. You can easily grow some of the commonly used herbs in our Indian kitchen like coriander leaves, Mint leaves, lemongrass, garlic, green chilies, curry leaves in small glass jars having drainage holes at the bottom.  image source:  www.masonjarindoorgarden.com Ladder shelf Ladder shelf is the most trending decor piece currently they efficiently use space and guarantee to add a quirky look and spruce up your interior designing game.  image source:  www.daily...

Maintain indoor plants Gardening is all about finding the right combination of light, soil, weather conditions, and water. I have always loved gardening, it is a delight to have your own plants and watch them grow, when it comes to indoor plants some extra care should be taken as these plants are relatively sensitive, and proper conditions should be maintained. following are some of the tips to maintain these plants and a list of some low-maintenance indoor plants which will help you get started. Choosing a right spot Choose a corner or a spot that has enough air circulation, proper lighting be it artificial or natural, you can place it anywhere near the window. the plant should not be squeezed at the corner or squeezed behind any object or furniture, it should not be placed near an air conditioner or a heater. Creating potting soil All that you will need to make potting soil are three components one is the soil from your garden and second is cocopeat, it is coconut fiber t...

10 Air-purifying house plants and conditions to place and maintain them. Everybody loves having some greenery at their home and plants are the best way to add needed greenery and freshness and if these indoor plants also purify the air of your surrounding to absorb all the toxins carcinogenic agents and harmful chemicals is like an added benefit, they take harmful gases out of the atmosphere and sequester them in their roots and cells. 1. Hedra helix Hedera helix is a species of flowering plant, it is commonly known as English ivy, it is a vine so it is perfect as a hanging plant, this plant is easy to maintain as it has a tendency to grow without human assistance. Growing conditions: This plant likes cooler temperatures so if you are looking for a plant for a cooler room this is a plant for you, it prefers humidity, it requires indirect sunlight, and requires moderate watering.    Image source: www.finegardening.com 2. Chamaedorea scifrizii It is commo...