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  Most of us are sadly saying goodbye to our gardens until next spring. But wouldn’t it be nice to have your favorite plants in full bloom the entire year? With a sunroom greenhouse, you’ll have your very own green oasis and have the luxury to spend time in nature whenever you want to. Let’s go through the countless benefits of sunroom gardens and what you need to create one.   Can Any Sunroom Be A Greenhouse? Any sunroom in your home could serve as a new home for your plants. However, there are a few steps you need to take before your space is ready. Sunroom greenhouses need a stable indoor temperature, tons of light, and airflow to keep plants healthy. Without proper lighting, heating, humidity, or insulation, your garden might not last through the colder months, especially if you live somewhere with harsh winters. Always set your sunroom up appropriately to support a lush garden year-round! Benefits Of Having A Sunroom Garden Are you looking for more reasons to cr...

November is here which means flea and tick season is upon us. Both pests feed on blood and cause irritating bites. Their bites both transmit different diseases; Fleas transmit tapeworms and ticks can carry Lyme disease and the Rocky Mountain fever. These illnesses can cause major health issues if go untreated, so keeping yourself, your family and your furry friends safe is a top priority as we roll into the season. Utilizing plants is a great (and natural) way to repel these pests. We have found the best garden plants that you can plant to help keep you and your pets safe this flea and tick season. Rosemary If all natural is your thing, then rosemary is for you! Rosemary is an herb that is a natural flea and tick repellent. Herbal essential oils are often a good eco-friendly pest repellent. Rosemary carries a strong scent. So only dusting a few spring around the garden will help keep the fleas and ticks away. The good thing is, is that rosemary also repels mites, flies...

While spring has sprung, there are still parts of the country covered in snow and blanketed in cold temperatures. Bring the outdoors, indoors to your screen room, with simple “do-it-yourself” hanging planters. From repurposed birdcage planters to modern geometrical shaped pots, it’s simple to find a planter that fits your home’s style and fit seamlessly in your décor. Our favorite aspect of incorporating hanging planters in your home is that it utilizes open areas, without taking up valuable floor or wall space. We compiled three of our favorite DIY hanging planters to give you inspiration to bring this modern décor style to your screen room, sunroom, or addition solution, today! FOR THE UPCYCLER Add a vintage touch to any space by upcycling, reusing and repurposing old birdcages. This simple DIY project requires nothing more than a birdcage, optional soil liner/container, potting mix, flowers/plants/succulents, optional paint, and a beginner’s green thumb. In its origina...

Do you love plants and gardening? In the long, cold winter, do you long for greenery while looking at seed catalogs? Are you running out of windows in which to put potted plants? Is your family starting to make cutting remarks about living in a jungle while brushing aside a hanging philodendron on the way to breakfast? A sunroom is perfect for you! House Plants Your house plants will have all the light and warmth they need in the sunny windows of your sunroom. You can bring some of the plants that are crowding out your other living space in; they will be happy with the light and warmth, and your family will be happy to have a counter again. Houseplants that are particularly great for sunrooms include: Hibiscus  Christmas cactus  Hanging ferns   Small fruit trees - lemon, orange, pomegranate, peach, and fig can all grow well in large pots. Orchids  Passion flower  African violets  Fuchsia  Bottle ...