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No soil, no problem: 6 beautiful plants that can grow happily in just waterThe article discusses six houseplants that can grow beautifully in water without soil, making them ideal for indoor spaces and beginners. M...
In 1989, just 26 tiny snails remained on a Pacific island after a disastrous human experiment. Now 17,000 are backIn 1989, just 26 Partula nodosa snails remained after a failed biological-control effort nearly wiped out the species. The survivors were s...
Balcony gets only morning sunlight? These 5 exotic plants can still turn it into a lush green havenA balcony that receives only morning sunlight can still become a lush, exotic garden with the right plants. Varieties such as Calathea Orbi...
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
What to do with empty shampoo bottles? Try these 4 creative DIY ideas to reuse them at home and turn them into useful itemsEmpty shampoo bottles can be transformed into practical household items. By cutting them, you can create innovative phone charging holders....
From Mamaearth to Phool: Shilpa Shetty, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt among celebrity investors to back startupsCelebrity investments: Bollywood stars and cricket legends are increasingly backing Indian startups. A Tracxn report identifies 10 celebrit...
Science says carnivorous plant Venus Flytraps don’t snap shut every time something touches them: Here’s the clever reason whyInside the Venus flytrap’s two-lobed trap are specialized trigger hairs that act as mechanosensory structures. When an insect bends one of ...
Julia Roberts' hobby has a parenting lesson: 5 meaningful takeaways from 'Pretty Woman' that parents can teach their childrenParenting lessons: Julia Roberts enjoys nurturing her home garden, where her family grows vegetables and raises chickens. This hands-on exp...
Think a money plant always brings wealth? 6 places where you should never keep itMoney plants are popular indoor plants associated with prosperity in Vastu Shastra, but their placement is believed to matter. Vastu guidel...
Don’t throw away these leaves: 5 plants you can grow from a single leafLeaf propagation is a simple way to grow new plants without buying seeds or cuttings. Several popular houseplants and succulents can produc...
Science says plants can sense touch without a nervous system, the science is surprisingly complexPlants do not have brains, nerves or specialized sensory organs like animals, yet they can still detect mechanical changes in their surroun...
From spider plant necklaces to a Rs 99 lakh ‘Will’: How Jackie Shroff built Bollywood’s iconic plant personaJackie Shroff shared a humorous last will for his beloved plants on social media. His mock testament designated his spider plant as caretak...
Don’t throw away your banana peels: This simple banana peel and water trick could give your plants a natural nutrient boostBanana peel, when diluted in water, contains a high concentration of minerals that plants require for optimal development. Likewise, this m...
No chemicals, only banana peels and water: This simple gardening hack can be a natural fertiliser for your plantsUsing discarded banana peels as a natural fertilizer is an effective way to nourish your plants while being kind to the environment. Homema...
Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikesThe popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying t...
Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...
Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditionsA farmer in Oregon grew tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, favas and other beans organically and without any form of irrigation for...
5 flowering plants that can bloom indoors almost all year and brighten up your homeWant flowers indoors for most of the year? African violets, peace lilies, anthuriums, Christmas cacti and kalanchoes can add colourful bloo...
Nasa scientists grew corn seeds in space and found something strange: How microgravity confused roots & shoots that normally know exactly which way to growNasa scientists grew corn seeds in space: NASA conducted an intriguing experiment on corn seeds grown in the absence of gravity’s guiding f...
Your plants may be drowning: 6 monsoon mistakes that can kill houseplantsMonsoon can be tricky for houseplants, with excess humidity and slower soil drying creating the perfect conditions for root rot and fungal ...