Also known as “spekboom” or “dwarf jade,” this succulent makes an excellent houseplant that is supremely easy to care for and fun to propagate. Portulacaria afra Hey people, it’s time to talk about the elephant in the room. Or at least, an elephant that you’ll be happy to have in your room – I’m talking about your new favorite houseplant, elephant bush! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Wonderfully diverse, they come in a huge variety of colors, sizes, and shapes suitable for many interior settings. Gorgeous grasses add immense appeal to our outdoor gardens and yards – but did you know they make beautiful houseplants as well? We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. You can create a cool green mini-meadow in a glass bowl with grains like wheat (Triticum aestivum) or add a fiery potted New Zealand sedge (Carex testacea) to your holiday decorations....

Hawaiian Spider Plant might come across like a regular spider plant but it stands out with its slightly more slender leaves with more vivid variegation. If its pictures tempt you into growing it, read ahead for all the details! Read about the Spider Plant Care Indoors here Hawaiian Spider Plant Information The Hawaiian spider plant is an easy-to-grow houseplant, popular for its arching light green and cream leaves that turn dark green with age....

Sunflowers are gorgeous plants that can brighten up any space. Here’s all you need to know about How To Grow Sunflowers On The Balcony to attract attention from people and bees alike! Check out our article on the best yellow flowers here Best Types of Sunflowers for the Balcony As sunflowers can get quite tall, you must choose a variety that stays compact while giving you big yellow flowers! Dwarf Sunflowers are the best choice, and here are the best ones you can grow!...

Where to grow lavender I grow lavender as a border plant against taller perennials, like coreopsis (though some plants can reach three feet or more), in one area of my garden. And I have some along the curb where my garden meets the street. The soil isn’t the greatest, but my plant thrives, even during the hot, dry days of summer. And when I harvest, I’m selective, so there are still blooms to enjoy aesthetically in the garden—and for the pollinators....

Tired of using the same old pot designs that you get in the market? Learn How to Make an Easy DIY Seashell Planter in this article to grow your plants in style! Have a look at some cute coffee mug planters here How to Make an Easy DIY Seashell Planter Required Materials: Seashells Glazing Putty Spray Paint Pot Plant Soil A Small Plastic Pot Procedure 1. Giving it a Shape Cover a small plastic pot with a thick layer of glazing putty, including the rim and the base....

This hardy perennial grows quickly and easily, has beautiful flowers, and best of all, it can provide a completely free nutrient-rich source of fertilizer which can be used all season long. Fertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in factories, and shipped long distances. Finding truly sustainable, healthy, and cost-effective solutions can sometimes be frustrating....

Pruning roses is the best way to keep your shrubs and climbers healthy, and blooming their best. In this post, you’ll learn when to do it, and the best tools to use. Then I will show you step-by-step exactly how to prune roses. Roses are one of the easiest plants to learn how to prune, and you really can’t overdo it. Plus it’s very beneficial to the plant. Trimming roses triggers healthy new growth, prevents disease, and creates tons of gorgeous blooms....

Purple heart plants (aka purple queen) are easy to care for, and can grow both indoors or outside. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to keep them thriving. The striking foliage of a purple heart plant makes it a popular choice for landscaping and growing indoors alike. It’s also easy to care for, making it ideal for beginners wanting to learn how to grow a Tradescantia pallida plant....

6 considerations when starting an indoor garden Before you head to the plant store or start browsing for pots and plants online, take a few minutes to plan your indoor garden. It can save you time and money, but also help you select the best plants for your indoor growing conditions. Light Light is the most important factor to keep in mind when choosing plants for an indoor garden. Don’t select plants based on something you’ve seen in an Instagram post....

1) Kohlrabi An under-used and under-appreciated fall crop, kohlrabi is very easy to grow, quick to mature, and oh, so tasty. It’s also the perfect choice for succession planting – and for kids, who will enjoy the odd rounded stems in shades of apple green or deep purple. Direct sow in the garden 8 to 10 weeks before the first fall frost, or get a jump start by starting the seed indoors under grow lights....

There are many delightful crops that grow well in a fall garden. Autumn is my favorite time of year! As the air becomes crisp and fresh, I find myself reenergized and geared up for a second round of gardening. For me, growing crops in the fall has become a fantastic way to continue to bask in the garden magic for much longer each year. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Whether watermelon is a fruit or vegetable is a much debated topic. It tastes sweet like a fruit, but grows in vegetable gardens. Botanists have an emphatic opinion on the subject, but so do gardeners and watermelon connoisseurs. Watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa where David Livingstone discovered it growing wild in 1857. No wonder the plant thrives in climates with warm, long summers. Early American colonists cultivated watermelon as far north as Massachusetts in the mid-1600s, although the crop takes 120 days or longer to ripen and grows best in the Southern United States....

If you’re looking for some new feeders for your backyard, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve reviewed 13 models, including: The most inviting gardens teem with life, and a great way to liven things up is to add bird feeders to your outdoor landscape. One of my favorites is a tubular unit that I fill with thistle seed to attract goldfinches. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Shrubs are one of the alternatives to your favorite trees, have many uses in landscaping, and can make an excellent focal point in your garden. The most significant advantage being they can also keep flourishing in a shady spot! So, if your garden doesn’t get much sunlight, here are some of the best Shrubs for Shade that you can multiply! Check out the best shrubs for growing in containers here. Shrubs for Shade 1....

Check out these Flowers That Look Like Vaginas which will make your garden stand out and make everyone look twice! Here are Adult Plants That Look Like They Come Straight Out of Porn World Flowers That Look Like Vaginas 1. Poppy Plant Botanical Name: Papaver The opium poppy is an annual plant with large, lobed leaves and produces showy flowers that are often red but can also be pink, white, orange or purple that resemble a vagina....

If you want to make your own vertical garden, then you’re in the right place! Vertical gardening has become super popular over the past few years, and creating a vertical garden is so much fun. My favorite thing about growing vertically is that I can use my creativity to grow plants in fun and unique ways. There aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for building a vertical garden, which means our options are basically unlimited....

It may be smelly and gross, but no gardener can deny the benefits of cow manure. Using this as fertilizer is an age-old practice that can bring overworked soil back to life. It contains loads of nutrients that will boost your plants’ growth and livelihood. Not to mention it’s completely organic! Table of Contents In this article, we’ll touch on the basics of transforming cow dung into a valuable additive for your garden beds....

This list of Pin Worthy Houseplant Pictures will make you re-think the way you grow plants in rooms. Take a detailed look and get inspired to give your home a green makeover! Check out our article on beautiful tropical houseplant pictures here Pin Worthy Houseplant Pictures 1. A Living Room Couch and a Potted Plant 2. Plants Shelf by a Study Table 3. A Green Dining Area with a Bookshelf 4....

What is fusion gardening, exactly? The way I interpret it is it’s basically a blend of traditional gardening elements (visual design, for example), whilst accommodating several environmental factors—pollinators, rainwater, native plants, etc. A big piece of the puzzle is controlling the flow of rainwater, so it disperses naturally. And then on the other hand, you want to capture some of that water for gardening, so you can reduce the amount of water you get from the tap....