The common knowledge that plants can only release oxygen during the daytime is inaccurate. Some houseplant varieties produce oxygen at night, helping keep your bedroom fresh and improving sleep quality. Nick’s Garden Center sheds more light on these oxygen-producing plants. Find out how plants produce oxygen at night and the varieties that are great for your bedroom. Understanding Nighttime Oxygen Production Some plants produce oxygen at night through a process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism. However, a single plant might not have enough oxygen to freshen your bedroom. As such, you’ll nee ..read more

Different from pieces of art, indoor plants need some care to maintain their natural charm. Such care entails pruning them to shape, controlling pests, and keeping them hydrated; all these activities can take some valuable time off your schedule. However, with low-maintenance indoor plants, you just require a little effort to keep your plants in top shape. Nick’s Garden has highlighted 10 of the best low-maintenance plants that can survive with infrequent watering, low light, and poor soil conditions. 1. Rose Petals of Simplicity The rose petals of simplicity boast dense foliage with vibrant f ..read more

Gardening is not a cheap endeavor. You need to invest in quality soil, fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides. Moreover, gardening requires that you buy quality seedlings, which aren’t so cheap. However, there are many ways to reduce the costs of gardening so you don’t overspend. For instance, you can make gardening more cost-effective by embracing DIY. This includes making your own compost and repurposing materials. Nick’s Garden, Colorado’s leading garden center, explains more ways to build a cost-effective garden. 1. Planning Your Cost-effective Garden Proper planning takes center stage in ..read more

While oranges are hailed for high vitamin C content, Chili peppers contain approximately twice as much vitamin C. The best part is that peppers are easy to cultivate, giving you the freedom to grow your supply at home. Nonetheless, growing peppers in Colorado is a little challenging. Colorado has a shorter growing season, and yet peppers need a relatively longer period to mature. But, still, you can grow peppers with the following tips from Nick’s Garden Center. 1. Understand Colorado’s Pepper Landscape Colorado’s pepper climate is a mix of weather conditions, some favorable and others unfavor ..read more

Overwintering is a common practice in protecting cherished herbs from freezing temperatures. The gardening practice involves shielding plants by either relocating them indoors or wrapping them. One can also overwinter their herbs by setting up a greenhouse in their garden. While many ways to shield plants from freezing temperatures exist, overwintering herbs indoors is best. This overwintering practice uses spare space in your home to shield herbs. It is simple and less costly if you have just a few herbs to overwinter. Steps to Overwinter Herbs Indoors Indoor overwintering is more than just r ..read more

The golden barrel cactus is a rare cacti variety that resembles a large ball with golden-yellow spines. This striking appearance is one of the reasons why it stands out as one of the most-priced houseplants. Besides visual appeal, the golden barrel is low maintenance. It tolerates infrequent watering and resists common pests and diseases. Owing to its uniqueness, it is not uncommon to wonder how you can grow and care for this cactus. Nick’s Garden has provided tips to grow and care for the golden barrel cactus indoors. 1.     Light The golden barrel cactus thrives well in places that ..read more

The jade plant has succulent leaves with a deep, rich green hue sprouting from somewhat woody stems. Placed in an attractive pot, the jade plant serves as a living piece of art, enhancing the aesthetics of any room. Beyond the visual allure, the jade plant is low maintenance. It can maintain its vitality even when watered and fertilized less frequently. Nick’s Garden Center delves into growing and caring for the jade plant indoors. 1. Light The Jade Plant flourishes better when placed in bright, indirect light rooms. Preferably, you should place this plant near a south or west-facing window so ..read more

Popularly known as the Devil’s Ivy, Golden Pothos is a houseplant with lush, heart-shaped leaves adorned in vibrant green and golden yellow shades. The plant’s glossy leaves add an extra touch of elegance to spaces. Besides the visual appeal, people love the Golden Pothos since it is low maintenance. It can survive in direct sunlight, infrequent watering, and pests. Even better, this plant helps remove toxins from your indoor air. Assuming you intend to keep the Golden Pothos, Nick’s Garden has provided tips for growing and caring for this houseplant. 1. Light The Golden Pothos thrives well un ..read more

Caring for houseplants takes work. You have to water, prune, fertilize, and repot the plant often. However, you can avoid some of these care challenges with air plants; they do not need soil to thrive. Moreover, they do not need regular watering and fertilizing. Tillandsia Tectorum is one of the most famous air plants for homes. This plant boasts silvery white leaves covered with dense trichomes that give the plant a unique velvety appearance. It is native to Peru and Ecuador and naturally thrives on rocks and outcroppings. How to Care for Tillandsia Tectorum Although Tillandsia tectorum is lo ..read more

Many gardeners assume that winter is never a good time of year to plant herbs. However, despite the freezing temperatures, you can still get a supply of fresh herbs simply by planting winter-hardy plants. Nick’s Garden Center explains what hardy herbs are and how they’re adapted for this season. We also introduce you to the best herbs that can withstand Denver’s cold winters. Find the right variety for your garden. Understanding Winter-hardy Herbs Winter-hardy herbs are a variety of plants that can thrive in winter. The herbs have special adaptations that help them thrive in harsh conditions s ..read more