Its name conjures images of sadness and grief, but the reality is that the weeping fig is a rather enjoyable plant to grow. Easily cultivated both indoors and out, the weeping fig – or Ficus benjamina – is one of the most popular houseplants in the world. How to care for a weeping fig: Weeping figs should be grown in bright light at 65 to 75 °F, in fast draining soil....

by Erin Marissa Russell Going to your local garden center and want to make sure that the plants you choose are healthy? When you’re knee deep in blooms and foliage at your local plant nursery or gardening center, every plant you decide to bring home presents you with the challenge of choosing which will be yours. Hint: The best choice isn’t the prettiest plant with the most blossoms. Of course, you want to make sure the plants you spend your hard-earned money on and do the work of planting in your garden are the strongest and most long-lasting they can be....

Although the Aussie marsupial bests this plant at jumping, kicking, and carrying around joeys in a pouch, Phymatosorus diversifolius can survive with less water and humidity than other ferns. Phymatosorus diversifolius For those new to growing ferns indoors who want to start off on easy mode, then this is the species for you. Just like an actual kangaroo, the kangaroo fern is one tough customer. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

To put it simply, dracaena makes learning the art of bonsai easy. If you’re looking to dip your toe into the world of bonsai but you don’t want to start with anything too difficult, dracaena plants are about to become your new best friends. Most bonsai needs to be kept outdoors and requires a careful balance of water, bright light, and regular feedings. Dracaena, on the other hand, can live inside all year long, and is perfectly happy in low light....

Plants Thinking about growing lavender from seed, but aren't sure where to start? Lavender can be grown several different ways, but growing from seed is one of the most popular. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey (who has worked at one of the largest lavender farms in the United States) walks through how to grow lavender from seed by following seven simple steps! By Logan Hailey Last updated: July 19, 2022 | 9 min read With its delicate sweet aroma and eye-catching purple spikes, lavender is one of the most coveted herbs on Earth....

Oxalis Triangularis is one stunning beauty that you must include indoors for a bold and colorful statement. Here’s all you need to know about How to Grow Purple Shamrock in any home! Common Names: Love plant, Purple shamrock, False shamrock, Wood sorrel, Black oxalis, Oxalis Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis syn. Oxalis regnellii USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-11 Have a look at the best purple foliage plants here Oxalis Triangularis Profile Native to Brazil, the purple shamrock is a low-growing perennial from the oxalidaceae family....

Not so fast. There’s a rose out there that some people love primarily for the thorns. Wingthorn roses do produce flowers, but they’re largely incidental. It’s the bright red, prominent prickles that gardeners celebrate on these unique bushes. Rosa sericea ssp. omeiensis f. pteracantha I’d venture a guess that the thorns are not most people’s favorite part of a rose. The flowers probably take the top spot, though some have exceptionally lovely foliage....

In this guide, we’ll get you started by exploring some strategies for propagating, cultivating, and maintaining these plants, including how to manage pests and disease and best utilize them in your outdoor space. Anemonoides nemorosa and A. quinquefolia Wood anemones are spring ephemerals that quickly burst above the surface of humus-rich soils under and around tree-filled areas in the early spring, only to die back in midsummer to lie dormant until the following year....

Most of the times when you cut down an unwanted tree in your garden, its root system remains alive. It dies later due to shock, but sometimes it doesn’t and you need to kill it. In this small article you’ll learn a few tips on how to get rid of tree stumps naturally. How to Kill Tree Stumps Naturally With the use of saw or whichever tool you have trim down the stump as close to the ground as possible....

Seed starting mix can be expensive to buy, so I came up with my own recipe for a homemade medium. This is the best mix, and it’s super easy to make too! In this post, I will share my recipe, and show you exactly how to make DIY seed starter soil from scratch. When I talk about starting seeds indoors, one of the first questions new gardeners ask me is about the best potting soil mix to use....

If you have a friend with a mature, dazzling garden already, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. The scent! The sight! The color! Everything about that experience was magical, and you’d better believe I stopped to smell the flowers. Several times. Since then, I’ve helped people in my family cultivate rose gardens, and I’m here to help you, too. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Houseplants If you recently planted some African Violets in your garden, in some pots, or around your home, you may be wondering about the best way to care for them to ensure their survival and growth. In this article, we take a deeper look at each step you should take when caring for these plants, no matter where you've planted them around your home. By Madison Moulton Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 11 min read African Violets are one of the most popular house plants grown in the world today....

Squash plants have both male and female blossoms, and they each play a key role in fruit production. In this post, I’ll talk about the differences between female vs male squash flowers, and show you tons of photos to help you easily and quickly tell them apart. It’s important to be able to tell the difference between male and female squash blossoms so you can troubleshoot problems like low yield, and hand pollinate them yourself if necessary....

Lipstick plants are unique, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to care for. This detailed growing guide will show you everything you need in order to keep them thriving for many years to come. If you’re looking for a beautiful and unique houseplant to add to your collection, I highly recommend getting yourself a lipstick plant. They are gorgeous, with thick waxy leaves and unique flowers – and lipstick plants will bloom profusely with the right care....

All about paper wasps: Members of the paper wasp family (Vespidae) are notorious for their seemingly aggressive behavior in the autumn. These social insects are often mistaken for bees, which they are decidedly not. Though the ground-dwelling species of yellow jackets are commonly called “ground bees”, they are actually wasps. Nests of all species of yellow jackets and hornets are large and paper-like. Ground-nesting yellow jacket species build their papery home underground in an old animal burrow, while hornets build their nests on tree branches or buildings....

Table of Contents With so many indoor grow light options, especially in the LED market, it has become really confusing to figure out which grow light to buy. And when it comes to buying a full spectrum LED grow light, not all LEDs are built the same way. You need to pay attention to both the quality and quantity of light a fixture produces if you want to understand real power that LED grow lights can deliver to your canopy....

But these beauties have a place in the home garden, too. You take the amber waves of grain. I think the most beautiful farm view in America is a glorious field of blooming black oil sunflowers. This variety of Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is the most popular type for commercial growers involved in vegetable oil production. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Question: Do mustard plants have yellow or white flowers? What does a mustard plant look like? -Robbie T. Answer: Mustard plants belong to the Brassica family, with characteristics which range from deeply lobed and frilled foliage to smooth broad leaves. Some mustard plants have yellow flowers, while others bloom in white. Depending on the variety that you grow, mustard’s tiny round1 seeds are either yellow, brown, or black. There are a few overarching characteristics that you can easily use to identify mustard....

Despite how sickly they may seem, discolored Strelitzia leaves are no reason to panic. To be fair, yellowing isn’t always a bad thing. For instance: when the bananas in my pantry turn a bright shade of yellow, I know they’ve reached ripe deliciousness. Or when my macaroni turns yellow as I add that delectably cheesy powder, it’s a sign that an entire box of Kraft mac ‘n’ cheese is about to put me in a blissful food coma....

Snake plant, or mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) is known as a particularly tough houseplant, tolerating neglect of watering, feeding, and low light. This is good news if you find your snake plant drooping, as it’s usually an easy fix. Why is your snake plant drooping? The most common reasons are overwatering, inadequate soil drainage, lack of heat, pests or disease, poor lighting or from being rootbound. Identifying and fixing the underlying problem will allow your plant to recover....