Storing soil, sand and peat for the winter – Before frost gets into the ground, dig a bushel or two of soil for use during the winter. And don’t forget to have on hand a bushel of sand and another of peat or humus.

Planting roses – Fall planting of roses is a risky business in parts of the Middle West north of the latitude of Springfield, Illinois, and Columbus, Ohio. South of this line planting has more chance of success; but the sooner it’s done, the better.

Providing surface drainage for the Power beds – Now, while the ground is still workable, is the time to provide surface drainage for the perennial and bulb beds. Dig shallow trenches along the beds to carry away surface water.

Protecting plants in the coldframe – For pansies, forget-me-nots, English daisies and other plants now is a critical time for wintering in the coldframe. Do not put the sash on the frame until average temperatures stay below freezing. And cover the glass so that temperatures don’t rise excessively in the frame.

Planting peonies – Although it is late, peonies can still be planted during the first two weeks of the month.

As a planting season September is second only to April and May; and now that cooler weather has arrived, you will doubtless be raring to go.

Corms of autumn-blooming crocus and colchicums should be planted as soon as they become available. Two or three weeks after they are planted, they may bloom. Winter aconite tubers and snowdrop and narcissus bulbs should also be planted when received, for they deteriorate if they are kept out of the ground too long.

This is the best time to divide peony clumps and Japanese and Siberian irises. The soil is warm now and consequently favorable to root development, so that the plants will become established before the onset of winter.

Biennials also can be transplanted either to a coldframe or to the spot where they are to bloom. Whether they will need the protection of a coldframe depends upon their hardiness in your area.

Although spring planting is usually preferred for broad-leaved evergreens such as mountain-laurel and rhododendron and cone-bearing or narrow-leaved evergreens such as pine, spruce and fir, their new growth has now hardened sufficiently to permit transplanting them without much injury. However, in areas where these evergreens are just barely hardy, it would be wiser to postpone transplanting them until spring.

Easy-to-Grow House Plants

A lot of indoor plants are popular for the beautiful foliage and therefore have great decorative value through the different seasons. The plants discussed here are very easy to grow and will do great in your home, office or shop, all you need to do is provide a bit of love and care.

Ficus,philodendron and ivy of any kind are all very attractive and easy to grow options.

For wall or pillar covering, plants with a climbing nature and those with skinny, long shoots which need support are quite suitable for adorning your home. Some plants are grown for the foliage alone and others for the beauty of the leaves.

The plants listed on the following list have become common and popular because they can withstand dry conditions and can withstand any environment quite well.

Asparagus plumosus

The plant above, has dark green, fern-line foliage on very delicate, wiry stems that vine with support and grows several feet long. It should not be confused with the Asparagus plumosus nanus, which is smaller and more compact and not a climber.

Cissus

Lighting

Indoor house plants prefer an environment where they can get sunlight in a doorway, archway or other location. Direct sunshine for a portion of the day will happily tolerated by plants as long as it is not direct sunlight for long periods of time. Morning or filtered sunshine is ideal and bright light coming through colored or frosted glass panes makes a pretty background for a group of potted palms and can be highly beneficial to their growth. Such glass as this however, can transmit heat and this makes the plant need more frequent watering and attention to humidity needs to be added if needed. Solar films can be applied to windows to reduce heat and glare can be very important to house plants.

Humidity Needs

An indoor environment generally has low humidity and will fluctuate with considerable changes in the outdoor environment, heating and cooling. Plants do not tend to do well with low humidity though there is a wide range of responses within any given group of plants. Some species will not be tolerable of low and varying humidity and will lose their luster and seem dull and can become the victim of a pest attack such as by spider mites or mealy bugs.

Someone can learn a great deal about flowers by looking through an indoor planting catalog, regarding the needs of various plants, how often they sprout flowers and what type of food is needed. When one is considering improving their interior it is wise to consult with a plant catalog for ideas about blooming flowers and various greenery needed to create an indoor floral garden.

When thinking about purchasing plants or cuttings from a catalog, one should take into consideration the reputation of the company prior to ordering. While flowers look beautiful and perfect in pictures, how it grows is predetermined way before it is purchased through a plant catalog. With many people wanting to go-green and being environmentally friendly, many growers are now offering non-chemical based fertilizers and foods for plants. Some make dishonest claims when stating that no toxins are used in the process.

Plants Provide a Healthy Environment

For the person who owns pets, a plant catalog can provide helpful tips about the kinds of plants that may be unsafe to small animals. The catalog should also outline if a particular plant species is an plant attractant to flying pests or other bugs. When choosing an indoor or plants, thinking of something other than the color is important. The health of the plant and how it may change your home environment, should also be taken into consideration.

When you add new plants to your home, you add and improve the appearance to the interior with color and liveliness. Many plants help scrub the air while providing the benefit of a living organism to your home. The appearance of a healthy, thriving plants gives people a boost that few other things can.

Taking care of house plants does not need to be a large burden. You can choose types of plants that require little to not much care at all, just a bit of water and pruning from time to time. Many do not need to be fertilized at all and will be just fine in any type of lighting you may have.

Growth rates will vary among the different plant species and you can select one that will change weekly or pick a plant that takes a while to grow and reach maturity. If you desire rapid growth, be ready to repot plants often. Some types of plants can thrive to the point of splitting a pot. While others may remain relatively unchanged for a number of years, making them a stable focal point in your home.