GROW YOUR OWN BEAUTY GARDEN
HOW DOES YOUR W
ith summertime in full bloom, the main opportunity to grow many of your plants from
seedlings has passed. However, it’s still worth visiting your local garden centre, as they will have many herbs, flowers and vegetables already grown on for you. Choosing a selection of the plants featured here will not only brighten your garden, but will enable you to experiment with your own botanical beauty regime at home.
ALOE VERA
About Aloe vera plants are made up of 95% water. They are native to Africa and there are in excess of 200 species of this wonderful plant. Aloes are a fantastic choice for the less ‘green fingered’ amongst us, as they can withstand bouts of drought and need little by way of looking after. These popular plants can be found in your garden centre with ease.
How To Grow Aloe veras are generally indoor plants and do not take kindly to frost. The best spot for them is by the window. Pot them, water and watch them grow. They’ll do well in the summer months outdoors but be sure to bring them in once the weather starts to turn. As they’re mainly water, they’re susceptible to the cold. Water your aloes well in the summer and then throughout the colder months. You can let the soil dry out before giving them a good drink.
To Uses There are many uses for the aloe vera plant. A very quick and simple one is to carefully break off a spike, split it in half and use the juicy gel to soothe anything from dry skin to burns. You can use the gel on sunburn, dry skin and anywhere that needs general cooling and calming! It’s also great at taking the itch out of bites and stings and can be used on your pets in a similar manner.
For more information on aloe vera, turn to page 68
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