Plants / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...plants’ fallen leaves will 'poison’ the soil so that other plants nearby can’t grow. Caffeine is packed into coffee seeds for the very function of suppressing the germination of other seeds. Yikes, pretty vicious!  But seriously, how impressive?! “But aren’t coffee grounds supposed to make good mulch for plants?” - I ...

...plants for the aesthetic and mood enhancing aspects, but don’t count on it to clean air. Read more here to find out if plants clean indoor air quality.  Growing food plants indoors The plants you choose for your home don’t have to only be for aesthetics, they can be edible. Staring at a kale plant in your living room c...

...plants in specific rooms for their particular characteristics; the following examples were easily found on the web –  Which Houseplants are Best for Improving Indoor Air Quality - None that's which! The best air purifying plants are apparently.... •    Bamboo palm and spider plants in the kitchen to remove formaldehy...