1. Soda Can DIY Herb Garden Create a herb garden out of soda cans. All the instructions are here! 2. Soda Can Plant Labels Create attractive soda can plant labels following the tutorial available at Thrifty Fun! 3. DIY Empty Soda Can Garden Labels Turn your empty soda cans into decorative garden labels. The tutorial is available here. 4. Soda Can Garden Charms Repurpose soda can bottles into beautiful garden charms....

By Jennifer Poindexter If you live in an area with a shorter growing season, it matters how long something takes to reach harvest. This is a concern because if something takes too long, you may not have a large enough window to enjoy it. Herbs frequently come into question when gardeners wonder if they have enough time to grow them in their planting zone. If this is a concern of yours (or hey, maybe you’re just in a hurry to get results), you’re in luck!...

If you’re tossing your food scraps in the waste bin, then you are losing plenty of important stuff that could otherwise be very beneficial for plants. Surprised? Here’s how you can use them with the help of these DIY Fertilizer Recipes from Food Scraps & Kitchen Leftovers! Check out some awesome homemade Fertilizer recipes here DIY Fertilizer Recipes from Food Scraps & Kitchen Leftovers 1. Banana Peels Fertilizer You can use banana peels in many ways to fertilize your plants!...

Love growing plants? Why not add fruit trees to your list! Nothing turns a balcony, a city rooftop, or a patio into a true garden than potted trees laden with juicy fruits. Choose your favorite from this listicle of the Best Fruits You Can Grow in a Balcony or Rooftop and relish them in your small garden. Check out our article on the best plants for balcony here Best Fruits You Can Grow in Balcony 1....

by Jennifer Poindexter My neighbors have gorgeous, tall flowers around the base of their mailbox. They’re eye-catching and great for their curb appeal. Are you looking to do something similar around your home? Do you need to know your options for tall flowers that will grab attention? If so, you’re in the right location. I’ve created a list of tall flower options that are sure to add charm around your home....

Vegetables Are you looking for some summer squash to plant in your garden this season but aren't sure which type to pick? There are many varieties you can choose from, so finding the right variety for your hardiness zone is important. In this article, gardening expert Jenna Rich looks at her favorite types of summer squash you can grow! By Jenna Rich Last updated: November 14, 2022 | 12 min read Each fall, I look forward to the arrival of all the different seed company catalogs....

However, when they have eye-catching qualities, they suddenly pop into focus, increasing their garden value. A trait I particularly love is variegated leaves. Shrubs add structure and depth to the landscape as substantial mid-story forms that function as specimen plantings, backdrops to lower profile plants, and transitional armature between ground and canopy layers. There are also compact varieties suitable for small spaces and container growing. It’s easy to overlook the bushes in our yards as nondescript blobs that we garden around....

The beauty of bonsai lies in the fact that it allows the grower to create a unique, artistic expression of a tree. Check out these Best Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pictures which will definitely allure everyone to your home. Here are the Best Norway Spruce Bonsai Pictures Best Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pictures 1. A Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai with Amazing Foliage A beautiful Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Picture with gorgeous foliage that will turn everyone’s gaze....

Check out the list of some of the most Common Peace Lily Problems and how you can address them to keep your plant happy! Have a look at the best types of Peace Lily here Common Peace Lily Problems 1. Brown Leaves If the lush green leaves of your peace lily are turning brown, then it can be an indication of one of the following things: The plant is getting more than the required direct sunlight....

Probiotics can play a vital role to improve immunity, boost gut health, safety from potential diseases, and promote strength in humans. If used in the right way, they work similarly in plants, helping them to thrive and stay green. Let’s have a look at the best DIY Plant Probiotic Recipes! Here are the best recipes to make organic fertilizers at home What is Plant Probiotic? In simpler terms, these are essential and useful bacteria that improve nutrients and plant’s bioactive compounds ensuring lush growth, and more production in vegetables and fruits....

1. DIY Shoe Box Hanging Planter Create a hanging planter using a shoe box. An affordable environment-friendly idea for urban gardeners. Just place the shoe box on a planter holder, and it’s ready. Such a planter will last for two years, and you can grow herbs, annuals or small vegetables in it. Learn everything about this project in detail at the CardboardCollective.com! 2. Seed Collection Box If you’ve got a collection of colorful, beautiful seed packets–keep them with care by trying this absolutely free, and one of the coolest shoe box uses in the list....

You’ve probably struggled with the soil in at least one of your beds before. You may have tried incorporating fancy garden soil blends or tried to loosen the soil by manually tilling with no results. One way to improve the soil in a garden bed is to introduce an alfalfa cover crop. Table of Contents Sowing an annual cover crop into a garden has so many benefits. Having the foresight to include this practice in your yearly garden plan gives you excellent preparation for the upcoming growing season, especially since you’ll begin with a substantial and enriched soil structure....

Flowers Curious to find out if hellebore are perennial, biennial, or annual flowers before you start planting them this season? While it might seem like a simple answer, the answer actually is a little more complex and depends on your geographic location. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago examines if hellebore are annual, biennial, or perennial flowers. By Jill Drago Last updated: November 7, 2022 | 5 min read When I think of spring, many of the plants that come to mind are daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, or pansies....

The Areca Palm (Dypsis lutescens) is a wonderful choice of indoor palm tree to bring a touch of the tropics into your home. Growing in clusters of slender yet erect stalks, it has a feathery appearance to the leaves. Preferring warm and humid climates, this is a very popular houseplant that can provide you with many years of lovely greenery. It’s important to note that this plant is reasonably challenging to care for and doesn’t tolerate being neglected....

Information Looking to up your composting game by adding citrus, but aren't sure if it's the safe or effective thing to do? In this article, we examine if you should be using citrus in your composting pile. We examine if it's safe to use Oranges, Lemons, Limes and other types of citrus in your garden. as well as the benefits they may offer. By Jason White Last updated: March 19, 2022 | 9 min read Composting is one of the best things you can do both for your garden and the environment....

Elementary-aged students all over the world learn about plants every year and what they need to grow. It may be one of the first scientific formulas we learn as we begin to wander out and explore our world. Seeds + soil + water + sunlight = growing plants. Our awe of the sun grows as we study our solar system and the way the sun has such a profound effect upon our world....

You’ll Need: Two Liter Plastic Bottle Electric Tape A Garden Hose A Screwdriver Steps to Follow to Make A Homemade Sprinkler 1. Clean The Bottle Rinse the soda plastic bottle thoroughly under running water until it’s clean. You don’t need to dry the bottle. 2. Make Holes Once done with cleaning, make 12-14 holes in the bottle using a screwdriver or any sharp tip tool. These holes will allow water to come out as it does in a sprinkler....

Have you ever tried dragon fruit? They’re pink or yellow in color, and are weird to behold. These fruit tend to be expensive, often going for as much as $6 each. Now, you could just buy one expensive piece of fruit… or you could grow your own dragon fruit plant to enjoy all the time! Table of Contents Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that grows on a climbing cactus. It’s believed to be native to Central America, dating back to the 13th century....

Arbor Day is celebrated nationally in the United States on the last Friday of April each year, although individual states celebrate it at different times. So in honor of National Arbor Day, I figured I’d share some fascinating information about ecotherapy as it relates to trees, and at the same time discuss some important aspects of tree care and stewardship! Table of Contents Ecotherapy (also known as nature therapy) is a reasonably new term and refers to the process of growth and healing by interacting with the natural world....

Growing gourds: There are two main types – hard-shell (Lagenaria siceraria) and ornamental (Cucurbita pepo). The vines of hard-shell gourds have pretty, white flowers that open at night and produce green or mottled fruits in an assortment of shapes and sizes. The gourds can be dried after harvest, turning a soft tan colour, and kept indefinitely. The cured fruits of hard-shell gourds have been used for centuries in crafts, as musical instruments (for example, maraca’s), and put to more practical uses as bottles, dippers, bowls, bushels, birdhouses, and baskets....