Where do you put plants when you have kids?

Where do you put plants when you have kids?

Growing Plants Indoors With Kids

• Windowsill Gardens. Photo by Lesly Juarez.
• Sturdy Plant Stands or Shelves. I have some beautiful plant stands that my husband found for me on sale at Lowe’s.
• Large Pots. The larger the pot, the more difficult it is to tip over.
• Wall Planters.
• Hanging Planters.
• Air Plants.
• Succulents.

What do you do with plants when you have babies?

To be safe, keep all plants, berries, seeds and bulbs out of reach of young children. When outdoors, teach your child to stay away from plants and not to eat any non-food items. Make sure you and your child’s caregivers know the names of all plants and trees inside and outside your home.

How do you cover indoor plants?

Types of Mulch for Houseplants Dress up a plant . . . Moss: Spanish moss (gray) or sheet moss (green) are popular choices for florist’s arrangements because they’re inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to use. Stones: Decorative stones, pebbles, or marbles make attractive and clean looking mulch.

What can I grow with kids at home?

Easy Plants for Kids to Grow

• Snap Peas. Snap peas are a quick-growing early crop.
• Sunflowers. These sunny flowers are a must for a child’s garden.
• Radishes. Radishes are super fast growers.
• Marigolds. These hardy little flowers can take rough handling and still keep going.
• Cherry Tomatoes.
• Pumpkins.
• Carrots.
• Potatoes.

Should I baby proof my house?

It’s a lot of work, but it can help prevent many childhood injuries.

Is it safe to have live plants in baby room?

Adding plants to the baby nursery is one of the easiest ways to breathe some life into nursery and add a doze of green color. These non toxic, air purifying plants will elevate the nursery design while keeping it a safe environment for your little one.

Are indoor plants safe for babies?

Be sure to place any poisonous plants (as well as low-hanging plants in large pots) out of kids’ reach. The good news is that most houseplants are safe for infants and toddlers.

Can you have live plants in a baby’s room?

What is a top dressing for plants?

Top dressing means spreading nutritious organic material on your garden several inches thick, like a mulch. Many people use compost to top dress their plants and vegetable beds. A lot of composts are now being made with green waste.

Should you cover indoor plants?

Using soil covers, often called mulches, for indoor plants is beneficial by reducing the incidence of diseases, retaining moisture, reducing pests, and even providing nutrients.

How do I clean the roots of an indoor plant?

Water the plant in well, but then leave it alone until the top of the soil is dry when tested with your finger. Wash and disinfect the old pot before using it again. If the plant’s roots are OK, it could be suffering from low humidity; see below for solutions. Have an indoor plant that needs help?

How do you take care of your outdoor plants?

A quick and incomplete inspection and putting the pot into a bucket of water to float out any critters minimizes a number of problems. Your deck or patio is the perfect place to do plant tune ups before they are brought in. Get a bag of soilless potting medium, water and some clean pots and do it right.

What’s the next challenge for your indoor garden?

The next challenge is to keep the growing indoor garden happy and healthy. If you’ve been watching your plants over time, you’ve probably realised they aren’t static; new leaves appear, plants droop if ignored, and the leaves might even change colour.

How do you get rid of insect eggs on plants?

For the unseen insect eggs lurking below the foliage, you can apply a systemic insecticide drench while your plants are still outside. The insecticide will move up into the canopy of foliage just in time for hatching eggs.