Patio and Household Plants

Keep your houseplants healthy and you'll have years of enjoyment from them. Houseplants add peaceful beauty, graceful decor, and enrich the oxygen content of your home. Keep plants on your patio for instant color and decor.

You can even grow culinary herbs on your patio or porch for fresh use in cooking all year round. Enjoy fresh mint in your tea, fresh rosemary in your soups, fresh basil in your sauces. The prospects are endless. Just a little correct care, and you too can be a patio gardner!

The tip below is from Better Homes and Gardens online. Enjoy houseplants in your home and on your patio.

Prevent Houseplant Problems Diseases and pests can threaten the health of your plants. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect it. First, isolate new plants for several weeks until you're sure they're healthy and pest free. Return diseased or pest-ridden plants immediately. Wash your hands thoroughly after touching an infected plant. Discard old plants that are beyond saving. Clean pots before using them again. Remove all dead leaves and spent blossoms, and clean plants often. Water and mist in the morning. Follow as closely as possible the exact cultural requirements for each plant. If insects invade a plant, first try washing them away with soapy water. If that doesn't work, use chemical sprays. Spray outside if possible. Buy lovely planters for your house and patio plants. Enjoy secure online shopping, satisfaction guaranteed, and fantastic selection. We recommend you buy from Better Homes and Gardens online. Better Homes and Gardens is a name you can trust. You'll have a lovelier home with decor accessories that make your home a Better Homes and Gardens style home! COPYRIGHT 2003 -2007 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED HomeFurnitureDecor.com