Salt resistant plants have the best chance of success in a garden area that is regularly exposted to road deicers or sea air. In this post, I’ll list my top pick for the best plants that can tolerate salty soil or spray. Choosing salt tolerant plants is very important if your garden is next to a road or sidewalk that is treated with deicers, or if you live near any type of seawater, like the ocean....

by Erin Marissa Russell There are so many different alternatives to mulch that it will be easy to find one—or a few—that are right for your garden on this list. We’ve explained the basics of how each method works along with a few of the pros and cons for each mulch alternative. Bark Bark will add nutrients to the soil as it breaks down and is inexpensive. You can find bark to use as mulch at your local nursery or garden center....

Some miniature roses grow better than others. There are hybrids and cultivars out there that produce an unimpressive display or that struggle with pests and diseases. Teacup roses are just the thing if you want to fill a small space with the beauty of full-sized roses. These petite bloomers stay small, so you can plant them in containers, use them as a small border, fill in a cramped corner, or add them anywhere else you need a bold display but don’t have a ton of room....

There are many ‘Flowers that Start with ‘G’, and in this list, we have compiled the best ones from all across the world. We have also noted the blooming season, annuals, and perennials for your reference. Find out some stunning flowers that start with ‘N’ here Flowers that Start with ‘G’ 1. Geranium Botanical Name: Pelargonium hortorum Type: Perennial Blooming Period: Spring This beautiful flower is found in a wide range of sizes and colors, such as blue, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and white, and looks best in pots and hanging baskets....

Flowers Looking for some purple petunias to plant this season, but aren't sure which you should choose? There are many different types of purple petunias that grow across many different hardiness zones. In this article, gardening expert Paige Foley walks through her favorite purple petunias you can plant in your flowerbeds this season! By Paige Foley Last updated: November 18, 2022 | 7 min read Petunias are a classic perennial or annual and a gardening favorite among many....

Indoor plants are not only beautiful to look at, many of them can clean the air in your home too. Yes! All plants are natural air filters (thank you mother nature!), but some are better at removing toxins than others. Several years ago, NASA came out with a study (then a followup study a few years later) that shows the best plants for removing indoor air pollution. Of course I had to read both studies right away, but discovered that they are very technical....

Evergreen ground cover plants are the perfect option to fill difficult garden spaces and a way to add beauty and color to your landscape. There are many choices of evergreen ground covers and we know it’s overwhelming to decide which one is right for you, your region, and your landscape. Table of Contents This article highlights 25 evergreen ground cover plants that may be an option for you, or at the very least, give you ideas for that perfect ground cover....

Trees Struggling to find the perfect brigthly colored yellow flowering trees and shrubs to plant in your garden or around your home? In this article, we take a look at our favorite flowering trees and shrubs that have yellow flowers, with pictures and information on each of these beautiful plants! By Jason White Last updated: March 12, 2022 | 12 min read Yellow flowering trees and shrubs make a gorgeous addition to any garden....

A small bottle of sanitizer packs a big punch when it comes to killing harmful bacteria from hands. But apart from using it in day to day life, are there any Sanitizer Uses in the Garden? There are! Read ahead! Check out our article on baking soda uses in the garden here Sanitizer Uses in the Garden 1. Disinfecting Hands After a Gardening Session A dollop of sanitizer is all you need to quickly clean your hands off bacterias that you might be exposed to while touching pots or tools in the garden....

By Erin Marissa Russell Looking to add flowers that hummingbirds love to your garden? You can turn your garden into a hummingbird’s paradise with plants from our list below. The plants that attract hummingbirds tend to be as vibrant and dramatic as the hummingbirds themselves. You’re likely to love these garden additions just as much as the hummingbirds do. Azalea Azaleas come in a range of sizes to fit any garden....

Do you know you can use milk in the garden? It really works, if you didn’t know this before, it’s about time. 1. Using Milk as Disinfectant Here’s one way to use milk in the garden–as a disinfectant. According to Michigan State University, Extension–“Milk has been shown to be an effective alternative disinfectant for greenhouse tools to prevent the manual transmission of viruses.” Instead of using a toxic bleach solution to disinfect garden pruners and scissors, dip them in milk to disinfect them....

Check out our list of the Best Desert Plants that will add a ravishing appeal to your home with little upkeep. Looking for bonsai? Here are the Best Trees For Bonsai Best Desert Plants 1. Curve Leaf Yucca Botanical Name: Yucca gloriosa var. tristis The Curve Leaf Yucca is a desert ornamental plant with long, narrow, and curved leaves that adds beauty wherever it is grown. 2. Oleander Botanical Name: Nerium oleander...

If you want an indoor plant that stands out from the rest, then Elephant Ear Stingray is the best bet! Its leaves might not be as big, but it makes its impact with a distinctive “tail” and “wings” on its foliage! Here’s all you need to know about Alocasia Stingray Care Indoors. Botanical Name: Alocasia macrorrhiza ‘Stingray’ Here are the best Alocasia varieties you can grow Propagating Alocasia Stingray The plant is quite easy to grow, and you can propagate it by rhizome division, and offsets....

Have you ever wondered about growing tarragon – or, for that matter, what it’s used for? Table of Contents There are several varieties of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), but French tarragon is the culinary star and one of the four fines herbes of French fine cooking: parsley, chives, chervil, and tarragon. Estragon, tarragon in French, has an anise or licorice taste and pairs well with fish, chicken, and egg dishes. It’s often infused with vinegar to easily acidify sauces and pickles, giving them an herbal punch....

by Matt Gibson The moonflower (also known as devil’s trumpet and thorn apple) is a lovely trumpet-shaped, self-seeding, nocturnal annual flower and a wonderful addition to your flower garden. A North American native, the moonflower was founded in Jamestown, Virginia, and its botanical name is ipomoea alba. The moonflower’s glorious blooms unfurl beneath the light of the moon from which it gets its name, and as the sun rises, the long white petals curl up and the bud closes, hiding its beautiful blossoms until the night comes again....

I enjoy eating them raw in salads or cooked in stir fries, and I especially love them fermented as sauerkraut. Brassica oleracea var. capitata Cabbage is one of my all-time favorite cool weather crops to grow in my garden. What is not to love about cabbage? Vibrantly colored, packed with nutrients, and quick to mature, these crunchy garden giants are a timeless classic that never seem to get old. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

When it comes to picking houseplants, everyone chooses plants that are easy to grow, have beautiful foliage or flowers, remain manageable, and cleanse indoor air. But have you thought about selecting Indoor Plants According to Zodiac Signs? Even if you don’t believe in Astrology, you can grow one or two of them for fun. Indoor Plants According to Zodiac Signs 1. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Aquarians are free-spirited at heart and don’t like any restrictions in their lives....

This post is an excerpt from Veggie Garden Remix by Niki Jabbour. Glorious ground cherries The flavor of a ripe ground cherry (Physalis pruinosa) is comparable to pineapple with hints of cherry tomato and vanilla. It’s an unusual combination, but one that works. Occasionally, I’ll bite into an extra-ripe berry that almost tastes like butterscotch — sublime! Their sweet flavor is what earns them the nicknames “strawberry tomato” and “Cossack pineapple....

Native to southwestern Asia, this non-aggressive, non-invasive perennial grows in bushy clumps one to three feet tall and one and a half to two feet wide. Tanacetum Coccineum Pyrethrum daisy is but one of the many plants that bear the name “daisy,” but it’s certainly an alluring one. Also known as painted daisy, Tanacetum coccineum produces showy, three-inch-wide flowers in a variety of brilliant hues, including red, yellow, white, violet, and pink....

Information Powdery Mildew can be one of the most common diseases that plant owners experience during especially humid summers. There are several ways that powdery mildew can take a hold of your garden plants, but luckily it's also easy to treat. In this article, we look at 7 factors that contributes to how it spreads, as well as how to treat it! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: August 1, 2022 | 9 min read Gardening is a never-ending source of education....