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April Wilkerson explains why you should skip the kits and build your own DIY greenhouse for a personalized touch. The Craftistry Posted: May 18, 2025 | Last updated: May 18, 2025 ...
ANN ARBOR, MI - Plant lovers can find new additions to their collections at an upcoming Ann Arbor event. A semi-annual sale for African Violets is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April ...
Root mealybugs (rhizoecus) build up into dense colonies on the roots of greenhouse ornamentals. They are 1-2.5mm long, greenish-yellow and surrounded by white wax. They tend to be most troublesome ...
How Often Do African Violets Need to Be Repotted? Repotting should occur every six to 12 months, but don’t go overboard with pot size. These plants prefer to be slightly snug in their containers.
2. Water wisely. Too much or too little water can cause plant stress and make African violets to stop blooming. In general, African violets should be watered about once a week to keep the soil ...
With these DIY greenhouse plans, gardeners can construct their own conservatories where plants can grow and flourish, no matter the season. Bob Vila. 12 DIY Greenhouse Plans for Gardeners on a Budget.
African violets seldom need a pot larger than 4 inches. Overly large pots can lead to overwatering, which can lead to root and crown rot. My succulents have some white fuzzy things on them, ...
Just a few hundred feet from the couple’s front door is a little glass palace they built from scratch — a DIY masterpiece in greenhouse design and a decorator’s masterclass in detailing.
Another thing you can do is create your own DIY greenhouse to keep moisture in. It's simple and uses things that you already have around the house. Simply take a clear plastic bag and place it around ...
Building a greenhouse on your property can help you level up your gardening game. We’ll go through the steps to building a greenhouse and everything else you should know.
An African violet (Saintpaulia ionantha) was found growing near the border of Kenya and Tanzania in tropical Africa in 1892 by Baron Walter Von Saint Paul.
African violets mostly thrive in the same temperatures we do, around 65 to 70 degrees F. Place them where nighttime temperatures do not drop below 55 F.