December 2013

The Green Goddess staff is often asked how plant care may change during winter months. Taking caring of plants in cold weather does entail special considerations that should be followed.

While the Phoenix area enjoys relatively mild winters; chilly mornings and evenings along with low humidity can wreak havoc on interior or exterior plants.

Here are some basic steps to ensure your winter plants are properly cared for during chilly temperatures:

Christmas Cactus or Holiday Cactus Keep in a bright window area away from strong heat such as stoves and air vents Keep slightly moist do not allow dry out when in flower. A note of caution this cactus can be easily over watered.  Once a week is...

Outside Sales The Green Goddess Nursery and Foliage Company provides a complete design and installation service We can handle  Planting any and all flowers Potscapeing Lighting         Plantscapeing Fountain setup and design  Our Design consultant will meet with you and review all the information needed to provide you with a comprehensive proposal detailing...

The Green Goddess offers a variety of services to assist you the customer with what is needed to enhance you living or work space indoors and out. We have a guarantee interior foliage maintenance program that allows you to enjoy your interior plants year round without...

General Care Being consistent with the watering of each plant makes it easier on the plant and you Always check the soil with a soil probe or water meter or some type of probe before watering this will help maintain a healthy plant.  Cleaning Run a feather duster on...

When a plant ages, so does the soil, its composition changes and compression of the soil in the grow pot breaks down.  This reduces the amount of soil in the grow pot it just literally disappears. Plants are always giving us signs, trying to tell us...

WONDERING ABOUT WATERING FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS?? Proper amounts of water are vital to the overall health of your plants. So we have a new language that will help this watering issue It called plant talk.  A plant will say it is thirsty by showing the oldest leaves turning...

LEAVES MANUFACTURE THEIR OWN FOOD FOR THE REST OF THE PLANT,BY TAKING IN THE CARBON DIOXIDE AND RELEASING THE BY-PRODUCT OXYGEN.  THIS ALSO PROMOTES CLEANER AIR. THE VEINS OF THE LEAF, CARRY FOOD TO THE REST OF THE PLANT PROMOTING GROWTH LEAVES UTILIZE SOME WATER IN...

How to increase your clear air in your home The following list of air filtering plants was complied by NASA as part of a clean air study to assist in cleaning the air in the space stations.  This list of plants will absorb carbon dioxide and...

Growing season is April through September Check each plant for these criteria : How long have you had the plant? What type of light and water does it receive? Is the plant in good health? DO NOT FERTILIZE: Newly purchased plants, stressed or sick plants, plants that have timed release fertilizer...