Justin Hancock

2 months ago | thespruce.com | Cori Sears |Justin Hancock

Displaying potted plants outdoors in spring and summer is a great way to add a touch of greenery to your home and boost your curb appeal. Whether you lack the yard space for garden beds, love decorating with planters, or move your houseplants outside for some extra sunshine and warmth, growing potted plants outdoors can be a fun and relaxing hobby. However, it is important to avoid putting plants outdoors too early and subjecting them to dangerously cold conditions.

2 months ago | modernliving.jp | Arricca SanSone |Justin Hancock |Ayumi Omori

優雅なスパティフィラムや丈夫なサンセベリア、フィロデンドロンなどのお気に入りの観葉植物のお手入れを日々しっかりやっていても、植物の土に奇妙な白い物質が生えているのを見たことはありませんか？ カビが生えるのは、何かよくないサインのように感じてパニックになるかもしれませんが、植物の土にカビが生えるのは、実はよくあることなんです。 「白いふわふわしたもの、またはカサカサした膜のようなものは、土のなかに常在する菌類です」と、コスタファーム社の園芸家、ジャスティン・ハンコックはいいます。「殺菌済みの培養土を使用していても、空気中にある菌類の胞子が土に落ちて、繁殖を始めることがあります」 実際、培養土はさまざまな微生物が生息する小さな生態系なので、このタイプの菌類を見かけることはしばしばあります。「しかし通常は、温度や湿度などの栽培条件が繁殖に適した状態になるまでは現れません」と、ハンコック。 カビが生えていても大丈夫。これから、植物を健康な状態に保つためのポイントをご紹介します。 異物がカビかどうかの見分け方...

Jan 22, 2025 | livingetc.com | Lilith Hudson |Justin Hancock

The Monstera Deliciosa is a houseplant heavyweight. Its large, heart-shaped leaves have a distinctive structure with holes or slits, and the unique, glossy foliage promises to brighten any room. Left unchecked, however, and it can become unruly, with leggy leaves that take over your space. The question is, when your foliage is flourishing a bit too well, should you prune it back, and how do you prune it?

Jan 22, 2025 | inkl.com | Justin Hancock

A monstera plant in a living room. The Monstera Deliciosa is a houseplant heavyweight. Its large, heart-shaped leaves have a distinctive structure with holes or slits, and the unique, glossy foliage promises to brighten any room. Left unchecked, however, and it can become unruly, with leggy leaves that take over your space. The question is, when your foliage is flourishing a bit too well, should you prune it back, and how do you prune it?

Jan 21, 2025 | inkl.com | Justin Hancock

There are various potential causes of dark patches on this plant, from easy mistakes like overwatering to more threatening culprits like pest infestations. The good news is, black spots on Monstera leaves can usually be fixed, and your plant's leaves can be restored to their former verdant glory in next to no time. To find out more, we spoke to some green-thumbed plant experts who warned us of four common causes of black spots on your Swiss Cheese plant. 1.