And our round-ups recommend exciting varieties in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white. Perennial asters are sturdy flowers with masses of small daisy-like blossoms that burst onto the scene in late summer and last until frost. There are numerous aster species and cultivated varieties in the Asteraceae family that includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and sunflowers. Most bloom from late summer to fall, but some, like the Alpine aster, A. alpinus, open in the spring....

The colorful flowers of petunias are a sight to behold! However, you can also use the plant in various ways to add more appeal to your home and garden. How? Check out these ideas on Amazing Things to Do with Petunias! Here’s everything you need to know about growing Petunias Amazing Things to Do with Petunias 1. Petunia Tower One more awesome thing you can do is make a flower tower with its pretty flowers – you can use more than one variety for this task....

All morning glory varieties benefit from the same basic growing conditions. Here’s a brief primer: Morning glories are the radish of the flowering vine family, easy to grow and fast, to boot. Most of the types of common morning glory, or Ipomoea purpurea, that you’re going to find grow as annuals, unless you’re in USDA Hardiness Zone 10 or 11. However, they are happy (and eager) to self-seed for a repeat performance next year....

1. Homemade Hydroponic System Net Potbasket A straightforward and cost-effective net pot from recycled bottles can be an excellent option for your hydroponic plants. Check out the instructions here. 2 Gallon Buckets Homemade Hydroponic System Use your buckets to create this homemade hydroponic system which is budget friendly as well as effortless to make. Learn here. Also Read: 14 DIY Hydroponic Garden Ideas 3. DIY Hydroponic System Space is never a matter of worry in case of hydroponic systems either indoors or outdoors....

Herbs add a wonderful array of lip-smacking flavors and inviting fragrances to cuisines. For you to take the most advantage of them, we have compiled a list of the Most Exotic Herbs from different countries that’ll help you make your food a little more extraordinary and a little more healthy! Check out our article on herbs every man should grow here Some of the Most Exotic Herbs 1. Asafoetida Botanical Name: Ferula assa-foetida...

Growing flowers is always a good idea, but growing the ones with a unique color always stands out from the rest! Here’s an exclusive list of Types of Green Flowers that you must grow if you are a plant connoisseur! Check out our article on the beautiful black and white flowers here Best Types of Green Flowers 1. Green Rose Botanical name: Rosa Greensleeves Rose blooms in lime green to sea green color that looks divine, making it one of the best types of green flowers on the list!...

There are about zillions of options to choose from when it comes to houseplants. But when it comes to choosing houseplants for children, it becomes even more important to be selective. The first and foremost priority while selecting the houseplant is that it should not be toxic and prickly, other aspects to consider are their appearance, growing requirements, and unique features. For example, the sensitive plant, which has the ability to unfold its leaves when touched....

The title of this article may sound absurd to you, and if you’re offended–you may declare that we’re posting rubbish content these days. You can even suggest us to change our Editor (We got a new editor recently). But believe it or not, human urine can be of great use in the garden. It’s proven by science, in many recent studies. It contains 95% of water, 2.5% urea, and 2.5% of salts and other minerals....

By Erin Marissa Russell Trailing plants are categorized by the way they grow, gently vining along the surface of the soil or out of their containers. Unlike some other vining plants, those we call trailing plants cannot be encouraged to sprout roots at the nodes that appear along the stem. Some trailing plants need the help of staking or other supports to grow. Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) Devil’s ivy, which also goes by the name pothos, is so easy to grow that it’s one of the most common houseplants people can grow....

1. Mason Jar Terrarium Making terrarium is a creative way to bring a splash of greenery to your home. If you have got one or more mason jars you can DIY a mason jar terrarium with just a few things and in little time. If you want to low maintanence terrarium, only plant succulents in it. Check out the tutorial on huffingtonpost. Have a look at the upcycled mason jar in the garden ideas here 2....

Ideal traits for apartment plants A word to the wise for apartment dwellers: Don’t just go to IKEA and buy whatever plant catches your fancy. Instead, carefully consider how large the plant will grow, its light needs, and how much care it requires. For the greatest chance of success with your new plant baby, take care in selecting the best variety for you. When looking for a plant for your apartment, here are a few things to keep in mind....

Houseplants are a great way to bring a piece of nature into your home, and Calathea orbifolia will surely stand out form your collection! When grown indoors, this calathea will stay rather small, although its leaves can grow to be pretty wide. The white and green stripes are mesmerizing and will quickly become your favorite house plant! Table of Contents Calathea orbifolia can be a bit tricky to care for at first as you try to find just the right spot for it in your home....

Sapodilla, also known as Sapota or Chikoo, is a fruit tree commonly found along the tropical belt. The tree grows brown, round-shaped fruits about 10 centimeters in diameter. When ripe, the flesh of the Sapodilla tastes sweet and includes dietary fiber, Vitamins A and C and anti-inflammatory properties. Eating fruit can provide a lot of nutrition to dogs, just like it does for humans. However, it is important to pay attention to the kind of fruit you are feeding your furry friend....

Healthy potato soup is quick to make with this easy recipe. It’s a warm, creamy, and delicious meal your whole family will enjoy. In this post I’ll show you how to make it step by step. If you love cozying up to a nice bowl of potato soup, you’ll definitely want to make this healthy recipe. It is lighter than most classic versions, very easy to make, and tastes great too....

This is fine if you will just be making apple sauce or apple butter with them, but what if you want to sell your apples? Imagine this scenario with me: you’re examining your fruit trees, several that you’ve been growing for years. Much to your horror, most of your apples have come down with evil looking sooty blotches that may coalesce to cover the entire fruit, or specks that look like fly excreta....

Dionaea muscipula We’re going to discuss this quirky specimen, and by the time we’re finished, you’ll know how to grow, feed, and care for it like a pro. Let’s get started! Want to grow your own Venus flytrap? Many plants have been shown through time-lapse photography to produce some manner of movement. Known as tropisms, these movements occur to aid in growth, such as redirecting leaves to reach for sunlight....

Even if you don’t live in a state with freezing cold winters, you can still enjoy some of these magical flowers that lift the spirits come spring. Consolida spp. The best part of living somewhere cold and snowy is that the wildflowers that bloom after winter bring me a sense of delight I can’t quite describe. Here in Alaska, it’s the wild roses, bluebells, and fireweed that appear in spring which make every cold day worthwhile....

Where would the world be without peanuts? They’re such a popular food that we doubt the culinary universe would be the same. Knowing how to grow peanuts should be an absolute necessity, as we eat them in practically everything – sandwiches, salads, sauces, desserts. Raw peanuts are roasted, boiled, pureed, and turned into oil. They’re ubiquitous! Table of Contents For such a popular food, the peanut plant is a bit underrepresented in the home garden....

by Nicholas Bostick Broccoli has been the bane of veggie-hating children and adults, but the variety we’re talking about today is pretty enough to convert anyone. Purple sprouting broccoli is a delicious and aesthetic cousin of the bushy green vegetable. This hardy and cold-resistant variety of broccoli is perfect for anyone looking to maintain a harvest year-round. Plus, you’re not likely to find this vegetable in most grocery stores. Purple sprouting is more than attractive....

Favas have certainly passed the test of time, but this is only one of the reasons why more gardeners should give them a try. Vicia faba Fava beans are a cool-weather crop that will provide a bountiful harvest of plant-based protein – while also fixing nitrogen in your garden! As a legume grown long enough that it’s often described as ancient, its extensive track record should give you confidence that it can be cultivated with ease....