Houseplants not only beautify an indoor space, but they also freshen up the air, help to boost your mood and even reduce stress levels. There are many types of houseplants. Aroids from the family Araceae include common houseplants, such as Chinese Evergreen, Devil’s Ivy, Peace Lily and Philodendron. “They tend to be low light, reliable and easy to care for,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about What to consider when caring for houseplants
Like humans, houseplants have light-driven internal clocks that affect their behavior. In winter, when the days are shorter, many plants enter a period of slow or no growth. More light in spring triggers active growth, which means it’s time to tweak your plant-care routines. Dr. Clydette Alsup-Egbers, associate professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about How to care for houseplants in the spring
What’s a permaculture garden and how do you set one up? Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor of agriculture at Missouri State University, answers these questions and more on Well+Good. … [Read more...] about Creating a permaculture garden
Visualize a tree. It grows larger over time. If surrounded by many other large trees, the branches will slowly converge. This reduces the amount of sunlight hitting the ground. If left in such a condition for too long without disturbance, important tree species cannot regenerate. Dr. Michael Goerndt, associate professor in the Darr College of Agriculture, leads forest … [Read more...] about Fostering growth in forests and research
Spring is here and for many, that means it’s time to spend more time outdoors and start gardening again. Jennifer Morganthaler, clinical instructor in the department of environmental plant science and natural resources at Missouri State University, offers some helpful gardening tips and advice. How to ensure a successful gardening season Read the full transcript For further … [Read more...] about Get into spring gardening