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Lavender plants   its gray-green leaves and purple flowers are beautiful and fragrant when fresh or dried. The scent is believed to encourage relaxation and is often used in potpourri or aromatherapy, dried or pressed into an oil. Soil Requirements Lavender will produce healthier growth if it is planted in a soil with an alkaline pH level. Test your soil first to find out its current pH levels. Below 7 is alkaline, above 7 is acidic. If your soil is too acidic, there’s a good chance your plant leaves will become limp and yellow. Acidic soil can be neutralized by adding lime to the soil gradually. Your soil may also need to be treated with sand to create a well-draining soil. If your soil doesn’t drain water properly, the roots of the lavender will sit in water which can cause the roots to mildew and rot. Adding sand to your soil—especially if it has a lot of clay—will make sure that after heavy rains, the water won’t give your lavender plants “wet feet.” Growing lavender in a ...

Don't let anyone fool you -- indoor gardening is just as fun as having an outdoor garden. In fact, indoor plants not only help clean the  environment  around them, but they act as a quick decorating tool. 1.  Angel Ivy Ring Topiary Use this fast-growing angel ivy topiary (also known as wire vine) as a lush, living frame for seasonal  flowers  and bulbs that you can plant at the base of the ring. 2.  Braided Ficus Tree Easy care and adaptability have made the ficus one of the most popular plants grown by indoor gardeners. The variegated foliage and the braided stems of this ficus will really catch your attention. 3.  Cactus Combo Bonsai Bring a touch of the Southwest into your home with a miniature cactus garden. With its unusual plant forms and temperature and moisture adaptability, cacti are an intriguing group of plants. 4.  Chamaedorea Palm This whimsical palm will remind you of the old South. With wispy leaves and easy movement, this plan...

Bonsai is a personal experience and anyone who tells you differently has not had the "bonsai experience." However, through our decades of intense interest in and tremendous love of bonsai, we have discovered that there is a remarkable amount of personal satisfaction to be gained from sharing our interest with others. The way we see it is that the more people who become interested in bonsai, the more opportunities that will arise for us to share our beloved interest. That is what this section of our website is all about: sharing our interest. So, if you are interested in bonsai, or know someone who is, we invite you, through the following articles and items, to share with our family - here at Bonsai Boy Nursery - in the bonsai experience. WATERING BONSAI How Often Should You Water? - When people walk into our nursery, this is, without exception, the most asked question. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. How often you should water a bonsai tree depends on several di...