Flowers Trying to figure out what to plant with your dahlias this season, but can't quite figure out what plants well with these beautiful flowers? There are actually a number of different plant options for dahilas, depending on your garden goals. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite plants to companion plant with dahlias. By Liz Jaros Last updated: October 5, 2022 | 9 min read With oversized personalities and star-studded blooms, dahlias are known to hog the garden spotlight, but they needn’t always be a solo act!...

The cucurbit vegetables are vining plants holding heavy fruits that need support to thrive properly. If you’re looking for options to build some, check out these easy DIY Squash Trellis Ideas discussed below! Check out the list of vining vegetables for your garden here DIY Squash Trellis Ideas 1. Metal Squash Arch A metal arch will add to the beauty of your garden while providing sturdy support to the vining vegetables such as squash and pumpkins....

By Jennifer Poindexter Do you have an area of your home that you need to dress up? If so, adding a climbing plant can be a great way to add a little natural style to an otherwise barren location. However, some are hesitant about adding climbing plants to their landscape because of the amount of time they take to grow. Don’t let this concern stop you. Instead, use this list of annual climbing flowers....

Plant stands are great to elevate the look of any indoor plant. They make small plants appear tall and help them make a bold statement. Here are the best Houseplants that Look Better on Plant Stands! Have a look at some adorable small indoor plants here Houseplants that Look Best on Plant Stands 1. Snake Plant Botanical Name: Dracaena trifasciata The long foliage of the snake plant looks impressive on wooden, or metal plant stands....

Are you imagining a bush filled with classic pink blossoms that emit that tried-and-true scent that graces candles, perfumes, and cosmetics? Or maybe you want a yellow climber with a heady myrrh fragrance. A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but hardly anything smells better than a rose – no matter what you call it. If you agree, then you’re probably looking to find the best-smelling options for your garden....

If you like the feel of the tropics in your garden, then here are the Best Types of Canna Lily Varieties you can grow for stunning tropical foliage having flowers to match! Check out the best types of Cyclamen varieties here Best Cultivars of Canna Lily 1. Tropicanna Black USDA Zones: 8-11 This beautiful variety offers big, rich, scarlet blossoms that fade to orange over vibrant dark bronze to chocolate leaves....

Not only the blooms of this plant look amazing, but they are also great for hair and skin. We have some amazing Hibiscus Pictures From Instagram that will help you to pick the best one out! Here’s all you need to know about growing Hibiscus Most Beautiful Hibiscus Pictures From Instagram 1. Pretty Pink A post shared by Queenie Ng (@queenie.pz) 2. Potted Hibiscus on a Balcony Railing 3. Pink and Orange!...

Have a look at some easy-to-make Privacy Fence Ideas for Backyard to keep the prying eyes away from your garden! Here are some awesome plants you can grow as fence Privacy Fence Ideas for Backyard 1. Install a Living Wall for Privacy How about making your deck more enchanting and private by installing a green wall? Here are the steps to continue. 2. Wattle Fencing for Privacy Get a very cost-effective and appealing look for privacy in your outdoor space with this wattle fence....

Providing nectar for pollinating insects as diverse as native bees and butterflies, tachinid flies and beetles, these pollinator friendly plants really know how to keep the garden buzzing with life well into the autumn. Plant them in your garden and you too can help support your local pollinators. 5 favorite late-blooming pollinator-friendly plants: Boltonia (B. asteroides) is a North American native that bears profuse, inch-wide, daisy-like flowers late in the season....

Flowers Thinking of adding some orange flowers to your garden, but can't decide which ones to pick? The good news is, there seems to be an ever abundant amount of beautiful orange blooms you can add to your garden. The hard part is, finding the right plant to meet your hardiness zone and climate, all while finding the one that looks just perfect with your other plants. Fear not, dear gardener, as we've compiled a list of our favorite orange blooms, with names, pictures, and information about each!...

That’s why it’s so devastating when a rose doesn’t bloom. I mean, what’s the point in nurturing this plant all year long if it isn’t going to burst forth with those incredible flowers? No offense to roses, but let’s be honest: A rose bush isn’t exactly stunning when it isn’t in bloom. Sure, it can be a lovely addition to the garden as a foliage plant, but there are certainly better options if you’re looking for some gorgeous greenery....

Flowers Thinking of adding some pansies to your garden, but want to know if they will come back each year, or if you'll be replanting them every season? Keep on reading to find out if pansies are considered annuals, biennials, or perennial flowers before you start adding them to your garden this year! By Jason White Last updated: September 19, 2022 | 6 min read Annuals tend to stick to the spring to fall growing season, yielding the most during the summer months before their life cycle ends....

Organic pest control is a term referred to the way of controlling pests in a bio-organic and natural manner; this means that you will remove any pests from your garden without using any chemical pesticides or commercial non-organic pest control products. The products you’re going to grow, the soil you are growing in & the plants that come to fruition are much healthier and stronger. Here is a list of 10 most effective pest control solutions in an organic manner: Taking the help of poultry as Poultry predation Seeking the help of Beneficial Insects & birds Taking the help of Beneficial nematodes Applying crop rotation strategy Handpicking the pests during smaller infestation Use of Diatomaceous earth (earth that is made of tiny fossilized aquatic organisms remains called diatoms) Garlic-pepper spray (make out of garlic, oil, dish soap & water) Insecticidal soap spray (liquid soap like Castile plus water) Horticultural oil (a mixture of dishwashing detergent & vegetable oil) Proper garden sanitation (*prevention is always a better solution) Common Pests & solutions for Organic Pest Control: There are hundreds of garden pests that need to be treated, but the most common ones are listed below: Aphid: For a small infestation, use physical removal or cleaning with water pressure....

What is a container water garden? A container water garden is basically a mini water garden. It’s a small pond that’s contained in a decorative vessel. Container gardeners know how growing in pots simplifies the gardening process and reduces the maintenance required of the gardener (no weeds!). It’s the same with water gardens in pots. They’re low maintenance and easy to set up. Within a couple of weeks, your mini water garden will become an established habitat for water-loving creatures, and you’ll come to look forward to spending evenings sipping wine with the sound of moving water from your mini-pond in the background....

Ornamental grasses present a unique design element as they can be used in all settings – as part of the bones, the flesh, or as decorative accents. How does your garden grow? Well, we know that trees and shrubs are the “bones” of a garden – they provide a framework around which we can create an overall structure or theme. Perennials are reliable performers that flesh out the bones by adding shape, color, texture, and fragrance....

Every succulent garden needs a centerpiece. In our opinion, there’s no better choice than Haworthia obtusa. This succulent features extremely chunky leaves with wondrously transparent tips. In fact, it looks like a bundle of water balloons! Table of Contents Haworthia obtusa’s clear leaves are streaked with variegation. They have all shades of green veins (there’s even an aqua blue variety!). The rosettes of this succulent grow very similarly to Aloe vera, which has earned it the nickname “Mini Aloe”....

QUESTION: How poisonous is oleander to humans? I’m considering adding one to my garden and want to know the risks. — Nathan Y. ANSWER: The oleander plant is one of the most toxic you can have in your garden. A person can die from just chewing part of a leaf or using the stems to skewer food. All parts of the oleander plant are toxic, including the leaves, stems, seeds, flowers, and nectar inside the flowers....

by Matt Gibson The pepper weevil (or Anthonomus eugenii) is the pepper plant’s single biggest enemy, and no pepper is safe from its grasp. Though weevils are not the only enemy of the pepper plant, they are by far the most prolific and the hardest to eradicate. From bell peppers to jalapenos, all known commercially grown peppers are susceptible to attacks from the pepper weevil. Don’t let the threat of weevils threaten your pepper growing green thumb, however, as there are ways to fight them off, as long as you catch them early enough in the process....

In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to know to grow your own American holly at home. Ilex opaca When you think of your favorite winter holiday decorations, do you imagine glossy, pointy holly with bright red berries? I know I do. And if you’ve ever wondered if you could grow this festive shrub at home, I’m here to tell you that you absolutely can. American holly, or Ilex opaca, adds a bright pop of color to your yard or garden in the wintertime – and you can take clippings from it to decorate your home for the holidays....

By Jennifer Poindexter Are you new to gardening and searching for a plant to start this journey? Would it be even better if you could grow the plant indoors? You’ve come to the right spot because I’m going to share with you everything you should know to grow French tarragon indoors. This is an herb that’s great for culinary uses, adds natural beauty to your living space, and is very simple to grow....