Cyclamens are popular for their sweet fragrance and charming appearance. These non-demanding blossoms grow happily in any shady space with little care. Get the best one for your garden from these Different Types of Cyclamen Varieties! Have a look at these amazing Jingle-Bell-Shaped flowers here! Different Types of Cyclamen Varieties 1. Cyclamen coum USDA Zones: 6a-9b Also known as Eastern Cyclamen, this variety shows off dark green leaves with silver undertones....

If you want to introduce greenery to your room creatively without sacrificing the floor space, then get inspired by these 23 modern Indoor Plant Wall Decor Ideas! Learn how to trail plants from the wall here Indoor Plant Wall Decor Ideas 1. Mini Plant Baskets Clamped on Wooden Planks Fix jute baskets or other pots on wooden planks by means of clamps. 2. Staghorn Ferns on Wooden Boards Here’s one of the most stylish ways to grow staghorn ferns in your home!...

Check out these DIY Outdoor Water Fountain Ideas one by one to determine which one would be best for you. Even if you don’t own a spacious backyard, there are many fountain projects in this article that will work just fine in small gardens, patios, balconies, and rooftops. Have a look at the best DIY container fountain ideas here DIY Outdoor Water Fountain Ideas 1. Outdoor Water Wall Privacy Screen This water feature not only looks good but also acts as a privacy screen for a patio....

Hibiscus flowers are popular for their eye-catching, trumpet-shaped blossoms and dark green foliage. They have over 200 different species in the world; each variety has a different color, size, and shape. Here are some of the best types of hibiscus you can grow! Check out our article on different types of Clematis here! Types of Hibiscus Hibiscus flowers come under three main types: Tropical Hibiscus: As the name suggests, they do well in warm climates, and are native to Hawaii....

The trend of fiddle leaf fig is not yet over. It’s still one of the most sought-after indoor plants even though it’s not an easy-to-grow plant but ficus lyrata has its charm. Place it in a boring room and it’ll become dramatic and lively, after all, there are not many 6-foot tall handsome houseplants. The large scalloped leaves, towering height, and strong reddish-brown branches of fiddle leaf make it look like it has come from a tropical jungle....

1. Consider using an old bulb as a plantar and support it with a suitable base. Watch this quick video to see the How-to! 2. Attach the magnet to the wine cork using glue and allow to dry completely. Using a tiny bit of glue, attach the air plant to the cork. That’s it! You may want to spritz it with water once a week to keep it happy. 3. Glass terrariums for table tops can be topped with seashells and mosses alongside the air plants....

If you’ve ever discovered deer eating the plants in your garden, you know first hand just how destructive they can be. This drives many gardeners to go on a mission to find plants that deer hate, so they can stop the damage once and for all! Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a deer proof plant. Deer will graze on anything if they’re hungry enough, especially during the winter....

Calathea plants, which hail from tropical rainforests, are fun indoor plants to care for. These tropical plants don’t need direct sunlight, making it easy to help a plant thrive in low light. Their lovely leaves are sure to provide your home with joyful pops of color. Table of Contents With so many calathea species out there – 60 total – there’s definitely one suited to you. Proper care of varieties of calathea isn’t hard either....

In the summer of 2021, I went into the back portion of my yard covered in bamboo and discovered vigorous vines that had cropped up over the canes. The leaves tipped me off, giving me a sense that this plant was a member of the cucurbit family. After some confusion, I learned it was the cucamelon plant. Table of Contents Cucamelon plants have a long history in the global south, from Venezuela up to Mexico....

Helianthus annuus is a playful addition to the garden. Growing sunflowers can reach over 12 feet tall and add to the biodiversity of your garden by bringing in pollinators and wildlife. I love to plant sunflowers in my garden – it is low maintenance and you can reap the benefits of giant bright yellow flowers! Table of Contents Historically, sunflowers have been cultivated for many generations by indigenous peoples. Since then, hybridization has generated a wide variety of sunflowers that range in size, shape, and colors....

When it comes to houseplants able to brighten up indoor spaces, it doesn’t get much more colorful than the variegated foliage of a Wandering Jew plant (Tradescantia zebrina). With their hardy nature and ease of care, they are a perfect choice for those feeling they kill everything they bring indoors. We’ve listed a quick summary of their care below. How To Care For A Wandering Jew Plant: Grow your Wandering Jew in well-drained soil, kept moist but not soggy through regular watering....

And despite having a name that is anything but picturesque, the silvery-white speckled leaves and pink and blue blossom clusters are a charming addition to shady areas of the landscape. Pulmonaria spp. Lungwort is a flowering perennial suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Unlike them, A. triloba grows in the temperate regions of USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, and has three intriguing qualities: Asimina triloba Have you heard of the pawpaw, Asimina triloba? It’s the largest native North American fruit, and it has a tropical flavor and custardy texture. If you’re confused, that’s because there are other tropical fruits called pawpaw, including the papaya, Carica papaya, and the graviola, or soursop, Annona muricata. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

By Erin Marissa Russell If you’re ready to grow an apricot tree, either from an apricot pit or from an established sapling, and you need to know the steps you should take to plant and care for the tree, this is the guide for you. There are few things in life tastier than a fresh apricot (or the treats you can bake with fresh apricots), unless it’s a homegrown apricot fresh from your own tree, bitten into while it’s still warm from the sun....

Aconitum carmichaelii is a member of the Ranunculaceae, or buttercup family, which includes clematis, hellebore, and columbine. It is also known by its synonym A. fischeri. Aconitum carmichaelii Divine blue flowers are rare in the fall garden, but have we got a showstopper for you! Azure monkshood is a perennial flower with stunning purple-blue blooms and entrancing foliage, perfect for adding interest to a fall garden. Though it prefers moist soil, it can grow in shade or sun....

by Erin Marissa Russell Want to grow your own orange trees, either from seeds or from saplings? Mature orange trees can stretch to heights between 16 and 32 feet. There’s also a smaller dwarf variety of orange tree that stays between eight and 12 feet tall. Glossy evergreen foliage becomes dotted with white dogwood-like blossoms not on a yearly schedule but whenever the weather has been warm or plenty of rain has fallen....

That’s right, those beautiful sunny blooms that are all the rage also offer multiple benefits when grown to build or replenish the soil, after a crop for edible use has been harvested but before another is planted. Growing cover crops is a sustainable way to add organic matter to your soil and prevent erosion. When you choose to plant sunflowers as a cover crop, you may get the added benefit of having beautiful flowers available for arrangements, and possibly seeds to harvest for the birds as well....

Now I find eating unshelled sunflower seeds is an excellent way to keep my mind occupied when I’m on a long road trip. Here’s a confession for you: even though I love them, I used to be too lazy to eat sunflower seeds. Unshelled ones, anyway. All that work cracking them open just for a tiny slice of heaven inside? Not for me. Or so I thought… After enjoying the large, glorious yellow blooms of my very own sunflowers all summer long, I harvested my own homegrown seeds for the first time....

But, because of their odd shapes and often bulky sizes, it can be hard to figure out how to organize garden tools and supplies. Before I set out on a mission to get my act together, I used to just haphazardly toss everything into the garage when I was done with it. Not only does this look terrible, it was also very frustrating to hunt for the items I needed each time I wanted to work in my yard....

Ready to work some garden magic? Let’s dig in! When you first see that spindly-looking bare root rose, you’re probably asking yourself how it’s going to go from that sad-looking pile of sticks to a big, robust bush. It’s not hard. All you need are some basic garden tools and a little know-how. We can’t supply you with the shovels, but we can definitely help with the knowledge. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....