A GARDENING GUIDE FOR HOME AND TERRACE

An Introduction to Houseplants

This information was prepared for a gardening workshop by Barbara Earnest, Park West's own resident gardening authority. For a printable copy, click here

• Plants - which Plants to Select
• Pots - Material, Size, and Drainage
• Soil and fertilizer - Types
• Watering - How? How much? How often?
• Grooming - Removing Dead Flowers & Leaves
• Re-Potting - When and How
• Propagation - When and How
• Pests and Diseases - Symptoms, Prevention, Solutions

• Holiday Flowers - eg hydrangea, poinsettias - treat like cut flowers, they don’t keep well
• Poisonous plants - be careful with pets and toddlers

We will update this section as information is developed. If you would like to participate in a Gardening committee, or if you would like to pass along information, please contact us.