By Erin Marissa Russell Looking for a list of the best vining, twining ivies to grow outdoors? You’re in the right place, whether you’re looking for ivy to use as a groundcover or you need something to clamber up the side of a slope or structure. Make sure to choose an ivy that you can grow outdoors in your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. (Not sure what your zone is? Check out our article A Guide to Planting Zones....

The succulents are an impeccable option for decorating a house. They are easy to maintain and very suitable to participate in many DIY projects for your interior and exterior space. There are so many species of succulents too. Therefore, you can enjoy beautiful combinations too. To successfully grow succulents, you just need to follow some simple rules. There must be well-drained succulent potting soil. However, there are a lot of succulent planter ideas given here in which the planters have less or no drainage....

These easy to make DIY Pot Painting Ideas can make your old pots look new! Try them out today and make your rooms colorful! Check out our article on houseplant pot makeover ideas here Awesome DIY Pot Painting Ideas 1. Easy DIY Painted Flower Pots for Kids to Make Your kids will love to paint the old pots with outdoor acrylic paint. For more details, click here. 2. Day of the Dead Planters Sketch out a skull face on the pots and then fill it with black paint....

Flowers Are you thinking of planting some chrysanthemums this season, but want to know if they will come back each year before you start putting them in the ground? In this article, we look at chrysanthemums and their lifespan, as well as if they are annual, biennial, or perennial for your hardiness zone. By Jason White Last updated: October 28, 2022 | 7 min read Chrysanthemums, more commonly known as mums, are popular flowers that produce colorful blooms from summer through fall....

If excess moisture in your home can make everything sticky and skin clammy and the increase in humidity never let you feel better, planting these dehumidifying plants combined with other humidity reducing solutions can be a great idea. They’ll also clean your indoor air, helping you in having a restful sleep. 1. Xerophytes Xerophytes are the plants that can survive in deserts or ice, in low liquid water. They are known for their ability to live in harsh temperatures such as cacti and succulents....

Houseplants Pothos plants are an indoor plant favorite amongst many amateur gardeners. But what about growing them outside? Is that a good or bad idea and will they actually live outside in your climate or hardiness zone? Organic gardening expert Logan Hailey explores what you can expect if you attempt to grow these popular plants outside. By Logan Hailey Last updated: March 5, 2022 | 6 min read Pothos plants are among the most popular houseplants in the world....

Container garden design can be intimidating for beginners, but it’s not difficult once you learn the basics. In this post, I will show you how to arrange plants so you can create stunning summer flower pots every time. Container gardening is fun, and a great way to add beauty and color anywhere you want. But arranging plants in pots, and putting together good combos is very difficult for beginners. But don’t feel intimidated, designing and putting together stunning container gardens is easier than you think!...

QUESTION: Do blueberries grow better in pots or in the ground? I want to have the best odds of success. What do you think? – Janelle U GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: As a rule of thumb, blueberries grow best in the ground. However, don’t let this deter you from growing blueberries in a container. In fact, both methods have their perks and drawbacks. Let’s discuss each method, so you can make an informed decision for your particular situation:...

Pointed gourd is a vine that is similar to cucumber and squash. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals and widely used in soups, stews, curries, and desserts. The plant is also known for its ability to lower the total cholesterol levels and blood sugar in the human body. If all this has tempted you to plant it too, then have a detailed look at Growing Pointed Gourd....

Growing tomatoes at home is an absolute must for most gardeners. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to have the biggest and best yields. As one of the most popular veggies around, it’s not surprising that so many people want to grow their own tomatoes. The good news is that even a beginner can learn how to do it easily, even if they don’t have a garden patch, or even a backyard....

By altering our cultivation practices and making simple modifications to a snake plant’s growing environment, us gardeners can force these popular houseplants to produce some cool-looking flowers. Snake plants aren’t exactly known for their flowers, much like Spider-Man’s costumes aren’t really known for their armpit webbing. But when both are on display – the former as a houseplant, the latter in the panels of comic books – the results are visually interesting, to say the least....

By Matt Gibson If you have a plant, shrub, or tree that looks like it has spent a little bit too much time next to a fireplace, its leaves and branches covered with a thick layer of black soot like the face of a chimney sweeper after a double shift, there’s a good chance that your plant is suffering from a fungal condition known as sooty mold fungus. Though the fungus does little actual harm to the plant it infects, it is certainly unsightly and an unwanted presence in any garden....

And those gorgeous, bright clusters of densely bunched blooms, practically covering the entire specimen – incredible! Bougainvillea spp. It’s easy to see why you’d want to include an enchanting bougainvillea in your landscape. How many other plants produce showstopping color while simultaneously offering the gardener so many options, in a variety of forms? You can shape and train it to grow as a vine, shrub, or small tree; frame a doorway or line a fence; let it drape across a trellis or pergola – it’s amazing what this tropical plant can do!...

The familiar pink and purplish-red pendulous flowers may be the most common, but you can find fuchsia with long, tube-like blossoms in a single color as well. Fuchsia spp. Fuchsia is a genus of eye-catching, vibrant plants that bloom all summer long with glorious teardrop-shaped flowers in a variety of vivid colors. When you picture fuchsia, you may imagine a hanging basket on a covered porch festooned with pink and purple blossoms cascading over the edge....

Today we’ll learn about why daylilies are such excellent additions for your garden, and how to handle the handful of difficulties these flashy flowers can be prone to. We’ll take a look at a few cultivars I’ve had first-hand experience with as well. Hemerocallis spp. Daylilies and I go way back. Hardy, drought-tolerant, profuse bloomers: what’s not to like? Add to that their eagerness to spread and multiply, and you’ve got yourself an easy addition to your home and garden....

Bird of paradise is an evergreen tropical plant native to South Africa, but it’s grown in warm locales around the world. There are five species in this genus, and all may be referred to by the same common name. When I first moved to southern California from Montana to attend university, I was amazed by the diverse array of stunning plants: the pink sprays of bougainvillea, the purple flush of jacaranda trees, the orange-tufted, sharp-beaked birds of paradise....

Since it’s so easy to propagate, basil (Ocimum basilicum) earned a spot in my treasured little garden. Every morning that summer I’d leap out of bed and grab my watering can. Watching those tiny green seedlings grow and thrive gave me an unmatched sense of accomplishment. One of the most exciting moments of my childhood was the sweet summer’s day when my mom gave me an entire raised bed in her square foot garden....

That’s because bleeding hearts are positively ready and willing to reproduce with minimal effort on your part. Pretty soon, your yard will be overflowing with delicate goodness. If one bleeding heart is marvelous, a dozen are even better! If you aren’t fabulously wealthy, or you just love a gardening challenge, then learning how to propagate these cottage staples is a nice skill to have in your back pocket. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: it doesn’t even take that much skill really, and there are several different methods you can use....

Propagating Christmas cactus is simple, and a great way to get more of your favorite plant. In this post, I’ll tell you the different methods you can try. Then I will show you when and how to propagate them by cuttings or division. It may sound like it would be difficult, but propagating your favorite Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) is actually very easy. Not only is it a great way to expand your collection, it’s also fun to share them with friends....

ZZ plants are typically started from leaf cuttings, which means you can create many new plants from a single parent. Zamioculcas zamiifolia, or the ZZ plant for short, is an ideal houseplant for beginner gardeners. It can thrive without a lot of light or water, and it is easy to propagate and share. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....