Gleaming and bright metal containers are not only sturdy but they also make the plants look beautiful! Have a look at some great Pictures of Indoor Plants in Metallic Planters for inspiration! Here are some eye-catching indoor statement planter ideas Pictures of Indoor Plants in Metallic Planters 1. Variegated Plant in a Shiny Red Metallic Pot 2. Spider Plant in Hanging Brass Planters 3. Flowers in Tin Container 4. Snake Plant in a Metallic Planter 5....

There’s nothing like enjoying the fresh supply of vegetables at your home. Have a look at the Best Container Vegetables you can grow easily! Here’s everything you need to know about growing vegetables in pots Best Container Vegetables 1. Spinach Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea Container Size: 6-8 inches You don’t require very deep pots for growing spinach but use a wide container or window boxes or crates. Use good quality potting mix rich in organic matter....

Have a look at the most amazing Types of Yellow Flowers in this list, and pick your favorite one to grow to add that pop of bright color! Here are the best types of orange flowers you can grow Best Types of Yellow Flowers 1. Billy Buttons Botanical Name: Craspedia globosa This beautiful Australian perennial flower looks like a ping pong ball. Grow it in garden beds and floral arrangements for a stunning look....

However, you might still find yourself with a few questions: As any new cat owner quickly finds out, some felines like to nibble on houseplants. If your home is full of – pardon the pun – unvetted plants, the situation may land you at the emergency animal hospital with a very sick pet. Luckily, Chlorophytum comosum, commonly known as “spider plant” or “spider ivy,” is not harmful to your feline friend....

Looking around for the best electric screwdriver for your tool chest? Perhaps you want the best cordless screwdriver, or maybe you want something that’s simply got a lot more torque than your arm does. Or maybe you need something that will get into an awkward angle, which your standard non-electric might have problems doing? Table of Contents No matter why you’re looking, I’m here to help! I’m going to share how to pick the best electric screwdriver for your needs, and then we’ll discuss some of the top brands on the market today....

Tomatoes are one of the most loved vegetables (technically a fruit). And why not? They are easy to grow, can be grown in limited space, productive, and delicious! Growing tomatoes in containers is also not difficult but to ensure a successful harvest and great flavor, it is important that you pick the Best Tomato Varieties For Containers! Here’s everything you need to know about growing tomatoes Best Tomato Varieties For Containers Hybrid Determinate for Pots 1....

Native to woodlands in Asia and the Mediterranean region, the Epimedium genus is a group of plants explained as carpeting perennials. Here’s all the information on Horny Goat Weed Plant Care to help you cultivate it easily. Horny Goat Weed Plant Information Horny goat weed (Epimedium sagittatum) is a perennial medicinal herb with heart-shaped green leaves that become gold or red during spring and fall. The plant produces cup-shaped pink, red, purple, white, orange, and yellow blooms in the spring and lavender-mauve shades in early summer....

Harvesting brussels sprouts is easier than you might think, and actually kinda fun too! In this post, you’ll learn how to tell when they are ready to pick, plus I’ll show you step by step exactly how to gather them, and even give you tips for using, and storing them for later. Have you ever seen a funny-looking brussels sprouts plant and wondered how you were ever going to harvest them correctly?...

If succulents bring to mind visions of tiny rosettes, the impressive, trailing stems of donkey’s tail will expand your options, providing the perfect choice for a raised planter or hanging basket. Sedum morganianum With its trailing stems and plump, bluish leaves, donkey’s tail sedum makes a striking houseplant that’s easy to care for. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

That packaged stuff from the store doesn’t even compare to fresh, homegrown dent cornmeal. Zea mays var. indentata If you think dent corn is just boring, bland maize that farmers grind up for their animals to eat, then I have news for you: it’s so much more than that. Dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata) is what my partner’s abuela grows in a field in Mexico, harvests, dries, and then nixtamalizes and dries again, to turn it into masa harina to make the softest, most flavorful tortillas imaginable....

Information Do you think your succulents may be dealing with powdery mildew? This damaging fungal disease can be difficult to deal with if it starts to spread. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through how to identify, treat, and prevent this fungal disease. By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 6, 2022 | 8 min read If you’re looking for a group of low-maintenance, almost problem-free plants, succulents are your answer....

You can learn more about how to plant and care for zucchini in our growing guide. Zucchini is a favorite of home gardeners for good reason: it’s prolific, easy to grow, and the fruits taste so darn good. But these plant may be attacked by a whole range of diseases, from bacteria that can kill off your plants in a matter of days, to fungi that can make the fruits rot right on the vine....

Learn How to Make a Pebble Tray for Houseplants to Increase Humidity and help them thrive in the drier months of the year! Have a look at the other ways to increase humidity for houseplants here What is a Pebble Tray for Houseplants? For houseplants, a pebble tray is a shallow dish filled with water and pebbles that increases the place’s humidity as the water evaporates. You can choose a broader tray to make a higher humidity zone....

In our guide to growing daylilies, we discussed all you need to know to cultivate and care for this showy ornamental in your summer garden. Daylily, Hemerocallis spp., is a flowering perennial in the Asphodelaceae family that brightens summer gardens in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9. It sprouts from a rhizome and has bare, slender stems – or scapes – that rise from clumps of foliage that resemble large blades of grass....

Roses are the most popular flowers, and everyone grows them. And if you are planning to grow them too–you should put a few of these things listed below in your rose planting hole for the best result. Check out the best homemade rose fertilizer recipes here Things You Should Put in Rose Planting Hole for Best Flowers 1. Fish Head Add a fish head in the soil at the time of planting....

An insecticide that will be in a lot of gardeners’ sheds is pyrethrin spray. Pyrethrin can be controversial among gardeners because although it’s naturally derived, it can harm beneficial insects as well as humans in large amounts. There’s also a synthetic version called permethrin that can make the topic a little confusing. Some gardeners think it’s best to stay away from all of it, just to be safe. Table of Contents...

Benefits of Raising Your Own Chickens There are many benefits to raising your own chickens. Here are a few things to know about why backyard flocks are a good idea: First is the fact that your own eggs are more nutritious than store bought ones because they are fresher than their grocery store counterparts that have been around for weeks. Chickens raised commercially are fed a cocktail of chemicals, antibiotics and hormones....

1. Polish Chandelier Planter This stunning polish chandelier planter (Pajaki planter) is undoubtedly the best DIY chandelier planter project in this list. Find the step by step tutorial at The House that Lars Built! 2. Outdoor Plant Chandelier Visit While They Snooze to learn how an old and unused chandelier was transformed into a beautiful outdoor plant chandelier. Also Read: DIY Hand Planter Tabletop Centerpiece 3. Old Chandelier Flower Planter Rescue an old chandelier and transform it into an incredible flower planter....

If you’re looking to add a low-maintenance annual flowering plant to your garden, look no further than the rocky mountain bee plant! These plants originated in western North America and southern British Columbia. They can thrive when grown inside their native range with little to no human intervention. Table of Contents These plants were used as a food source by Native Americans, but today they are admired as pollinator plants that will attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees to your garden....

The State Tree of Massachusetts can live for over 300-400 years and is most famous for its hardiness. Sounds fascinating? Keep on reading to learn How to Grow It! Here are all the details about the State Tree of Washington State Tree of Massachusetts Massachusetts adopted the American Elm as its state tree in 1941. It was to commemorate General George Washington’s command of the Continental Army under an American Elm tree in 1775 to start the Battles of Lexington and Concord....