If you want to improve your interior without splurging a lot of money, grow these large foliage houseplants. The look of stunning huge leaves can be new focal points. Also, a tall indoor plant with big leaves and can make a small room look bigger by drawing eyes vertically and creating an illusion of an enlarged interior. 1. Giant Bird of Paradise Bird of paradise can give an extraordinary look to your living room with its big banana-like foliage and excellent 5 to 6 feet height....

It can be quite cumbersome to maintain a garden, especially when it comes to cutting grass on a regular basis to keep it looking spic and span. If you want to save yourself from this mundane chore, try these Landscaping Without Grass Ideas! Find some Incredible Desert Landscaping Ideas here Landscaping Without Grass Ideas 1. Concrete Stepping Stones This grass replacement idea will make a great backyard design, and you’ll have a personalized look with concrete stepping stones without grass....

Flowers Looking to grow some beautiful delphiniums this season but aren't sure where to start? Garden grown delphiniums can be a beautiful addition to any garden. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her top tips for growing beautifully blooming delphiniums! By Laura Elsner Last updated: November 11, 2022 | 12 min read Delphiniums are one of my all time favorite flowers in a garden. As one of the few blue flowering plants, some delphinium varieties have a color that is hard to find elsewhere in nature....

If you are looking for some awesome low maintenance plants that dangle down with style, here are some of the Best Cascading Succulents you can grow. Check out our article on gorgeous pink succulents here Best Cascading Succulents 1. Wax Ivy Botanical Name: Senecio macroglossus This charming cascading plant features succulent stems and waxy ivy-like leaves. It offers attractive foliage and also grows daisy-like pale yellow flowers. Here are some of the best types of Senecio you can grow 2....

If you want to flaunt purple in your garden, here are the Best Vines with Purple Flowers to grow! You can also grow them in pots and let them climb on walls, pergolas, arbors, and trellises. Have a look at the best purple and white flowers here Best Vines with Purple Flowers 1. Purple Clematis Vine Botanical Name: Clematis viticella Clematis is a beautiful climbing vine that produces double or single purple to light lilac blooms in the shape of stars....

By Jennifer Poindexter When you’re looking for ideas to brighten up your landscape, planting bulbs is a great option. There’s nothing like natural beauty to add curb-appeal to your landscaping project. Bulbs are generally less expensive, produce beautiful plants, and can be planted ahead of time. For instance, you may plant things in the fall while the temperatures are cool and get quite the display of color come spring. If you’re looking for the best bulb options to plant during fall, you’ve come to the right place....

Flowers Thinking of adding some perennial flowers to your garden but aren't sure which ones to pick? How about some beautiful blue perennials that will come back year after year, for at least a few seasons. In this article, hobby gardener Jason White looks at 21 different blue perennial flowers and walks through each of them with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 11 min read Every gardener or homeowner desires to brighten every corner of the home or garden....

Even if you’re short of space, you can grow herbs in pots and get a sufficient harvest. Most cooking herbs like parsley, thyme, oregano, cilantro, mint, sage, rosemary, marjoram, chives, and fennel are easier to grow than other edible plants. You can plant them together in one single pot and keep them near the kitchen for a quick harvest. When planting herbs together, always do good research about their requirements. Herbs with similar planting needs can be grown together....

If you live in a growing zone that is pleasing to this shrub, I highly recommend giving elderberries a chance. Though they are not widely known, elderberries are one of the most versatile and productive plants in the garden world. Native to many parts of the United States, they have offered shade, protection, beautiful flowers, and tasty berries to their keepers and the local wildlife for generations. In short, they require very little care and give back so much!...

by Bethany Hayes Growing organic food doesn’t have to be complicated. Using the Ruth Stout gardening method takes half of the work out of gardening and makes it easy for you to grow vegetables abundantly. Never heard of Ruth Stout? You’re missing out. Ruth Stout was a passionate organic gardener who spent her life learning and adapting her gardening techniques to find the perfect method. She understood soil fertility and how nature plays a huge part in building and amending soil....

Let’s learn why you should plant in autumn, what “fall” really means, and how to plant woody plants! The cooler temperatures of fall are an invitation to leave the blast-chiller air conditioning behind, and step outside and enjoy that certain crispness that characterizes autumn. And while you’re out there, why not install a few shrubs into your landscape? As with trees, autumn is generally considered to be the best time to plant ornamental bushes....

The Chinese evergreen is a gorgeous houseplant native to subtropical Asia. It adapts to almost any indoor environment and its slow-growing nature makes it ideal for use as a houseplant. If you too are interested in growing it indoors, then here are some great Chinese Evergreen Care Indoors tips that’ll come in handy! Check out our article on the best types of Aglaonema here Choosing a Container Depending on the size of the plant, the pot size may vary from 4 to 10 inches....

Chinese money plants have a unique look, but are easier to care for than you might think. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to be successful so you can enjoy it for years to come. The unique foliage and easy-care nature of the Chinese money plant makes it an increasingly popular houseplant for beginners. But once you have one, it’s important to understand how to care for them properly....

Growing onions from seed sounds like it might be difficult, but it really isn’t. In this article, I’ll show you exactly when and how to plant onion seeds and give you tons of tips on properly caring for the seedlings. It’s easier to grow onions from seed than most people think, and you’ll have the best selection of varieties to choose from. All you need to get started is some basic equipment and know-how, and I’ve shared it all in this guide....

Growing sprouts at home is quick and surprisingly easy. In this post, I will show you exactly how to do it, with complete step by step instructions. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to grow your own sprouts this article is for you. The first time I tried, I was pleasantly surprised with how simple and fast it is. I enjoy the extra crunch they offer in recipes. They are delicious on salads, sandwiches, pizza, avocado toast, wraps, and more....

Flowers Should you deadhead your dahlias? And if you do, when is the best time during the season to do it? These are questions many gardeners have as they try to get the most out of their dahlia blooms. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through how to deadhead dahlias, and the best time of season to start doing it. By Liz Jaros Last updated: October 25, 2022 | 4 min read So you’ve caught dahlia fever and your backyard is buzzing with beautiful blooms....

Question: I have a little bit of space in my raised bed for a small vegetable. How do you grow carrots in a raised bed? -Beth T. Answer: If you have heavy clay based soil in your garden, it’s a good idea to build a raised bed for growing your carrots and other root vegetables, as heavy soils will impede root growth which can lead to deformed tubers. Creating a raised bed for your carrots provides them with the perfect environment they need to thrive and produce strong, healthy tubers for harvesting....

Choosing seeds for winter sowing is easy once you know what to look for. There are tons that will work, but there are also many that will not. In this post, I will show you exactly how to figure out which types of seeds to use for winter sowing. How do you choose the best seeds for winter sowing? That is a very common question, and an important one at that....

One of the greatest joys of gardening is watching butterflies float around my yard. It’s one of my favorite things about summer! Well I have some great news for you. It’s not difficult to fill your yard with these beautiful and beneficial insects. It just takes a bit of planning. I get tons of questions from readers asking for tips and advice about starting a butterfly friendly garden. So in this how-to guide, I’ll give you all the details you need to create your own!...

We all make mistakes. Unfortunately, overwatering is one that can cause yellow leaves, stunting and other plant problems. It may even call forth the deadly disease of root rot. It’s important to know the signs of overwatering, how to prevent it, and how to fix an overwatered plant if it happens. Steps to fix an overwatered plant: Stop watering your plant temporarily and improve drainage.Identify and treat root rot immediately. Consider changing the pot and soil to promote better drainage and faster soil drying....