Do you love Thai cuisine? If you do, then you’re probably aware of the elements that go into a good Thai curry. And you can grow an essential ingredient in your own garden. If you’re into stir fries, and tangy lime zest, try growing a kaffir lime tree! Table of Contents Although these trees are native to tropical southeast Asia, it’s very easy to cultivate them outside that region. With a little shifting in the colder seasons, you’ll have kaffir lime all year round....

What Your Garden Needs Now As the growing season winds down in the temperate zones of the US, gardeners have their work cut out for them. Flower and vegetable gardens alike have mature plants that have become scraggly and leggy with brown leaves, an overwhelming array of dead flower heads…the list goes on. How can you begin to tame this jungle and get things back in shape? Perennials Most blooming perennials have finished their first bloom period and are getting ragged-looking by now....

One of the best parts of the fall season is that sweet, sweet crumbly leaf mold – something I look forward to every year. Not only is the intense heat of summer cooled off, but deciduous trees have dropped dead leaves onto the soil surface to fertilize the earth. Table of Contents It’s a wonder why so many people rake them up and give them to waste collection personnel to be disposed of....

5 favorite mini melons for small gardens and containers: ‘Golden Jenny’ is a yellow-fleshed, short-statured variant of the classic, green-fleshed heirloom variety ‘Jenny Lind’. Both selections are unique for the knob, or turban, at the blossom end of each fruit. ‘Golden Jenny’s’ golden flesh is super sweet and her netted green skin turns yellow when the fruits are ripe. They also slip easily from the vine. An early, productive variety that matures in about 75 days, ‘Golden Jenny’s short, bushy vines don’t take up much room but produce quite prolifically....

So, I’ll offer you sun recommendations for various different situations, and your efforts to grow this superfood at home should be met with success. Kale is really a must for the backyard vegetable garden. Growing this veggie at home makes it easy to have a nutrient-dense green on hand, right outside your back door. To make sure you have a steady supply of this cruciferous vegetable, you’ll want to grow it in the best conditions – which, of course, includes knowing how much sun to provide it with....

by Erin Marissa Russel Orchids are a longstanding symbol of romance and elegance, and their vibrant blooms and graceful silhouettes bring a touch of the exotic to any gardener’s collection. Despite the orchid’s popularity, we’ll bet you didn’t know that they are some of the oldest flowering plants around—the fossil record shows orchids blooming delicately alongside the dinosaurs 120 million years ago. Now that orchids are affordable and available at most nurseries and even some grocery store floral departments, you’ve probably considered making a few orchid specimens your own....

In this article, we zero in on what goes wrong when your broccoli forms loose, bitter heads, and how to prevent this from happening. Broccoli, Brassica oleracea var. italica, is a cruciferous crop, and a member of the Brassicaceae, or cabbage family. It grow best in cool weather, and can be quite a challenge to cultivate successfully. If you are new to growing this crop, you’ll need our guide to growing broccoli in your garden....

1. Jade Plant Jade plant is a perfect coffee table centerpiece. With occasional watering, indirect light, and some care, you can grow it indoors. Also, known as a money tree, this succulent has many benefits, as well. 2. Air Plants Since air plants don’t need soil to grow, they’ll be a clean addition to your coffee table. Mount them on creative holders like wood blocks, spring stands, toys, and terrariums, and they’ll look good....

These Concrete Patio Ideas on a Budget are what you need for the perfect outdoor sitting to unwind and have fun. Here are Lovely Budget Patio Ideas for Small Backyards Concrete Patio Ideas on a Budget 1. Modern Patio with Counter A modern Concrete Patio Idea on a Budget with a gray-black theme that has a beautiful counter, flowering shrubs, a privacy fence, and modern sitting. 2. Lanterns and Plants A beautiful patio in the backyard surrounded by dense green foliage and lanterns for stunning late nights and evenings....

If you believe that plants make this world more beautiful, you’ll fall in love with these 36 variegated indoor plants with patterns, blotches, smears, and stripes. What are the most colorful houseplants? Answer is here Variegated Indoor Plants with Patterns 1. Variegated Monstera Botanical Name: Monstera borsigiana ‘albo variegata’ No plant comes close to the sheer beauty of its variegated leaves in a bright shade of pure white. With a split-leaf appearance, it is going to be the center point of anywhere it’ll be placed!...

Information Ponytail palms can be fickle plants. They are quite beautiful though, when well taken care of. But what happens when your ponytail palm starts dying? What should you do now? In this article, amateur gardener Jason White examines the steps you should take to revive your favorite plant. By Jason White Last updated: July 18, 2022 | 5 min read Ponytail palms are a popular outdoor and indoor palm tree for many houseplant enthusiasts....

Tomatoes grown in pots prefer fluffy and moist environment to thrive. They do not perform well in heavy soil. Go through this article to understand more about the Best Potting Soil for Tomatoes! Check out our article on the secrets of growing tomatoes in containers here! Which Type of Soil is Best for Tomatoes? Texture and Type Tomatoes love well-draining and loose soil. While growing them in pots, avoid using clay or garden soil as they are heavy....

Whether you are new to growing Calatheas or have a long-term relationship with these tropical beauties, you won’t be disappointed with the addition of Calathea zebrina, with its striking striped foliage. Although it can be a bit fussier than some houseplants, the eye-catching foliage is worth the effort. This article will help you maintain good Calathea zebrina care and keep your plant healthy and happy. Calathea Zebrina Care Summary: To keep your Calathea zebrina healthy grow in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the soil lightly moist....

I don’t want to paint too rosy a picture, though – in some cases, a plant that starts drooping already has a serious condition known as root rot, and you may not be able to bring it back to life. When it’s been growing vigorously and then begins to wilt, your Anthurium houseplant is trying to tell you something. Whether you’re tending an A. andraeanum or A. scherzerianum with its colorful, heart-shaped spathes, or a species like A....

Many who start their seeds indoors find that they end up with long, thin (“leggy”) seedlings. While this is mainly an aesthetic problem, it can lead to health issues for the plants later on once they’re planted into the soil. The taller the unprotected stem or stalk of the plant, the more heat loss and other problems it can encounter, affecting its overall health and productivity. The causes of long, leggy seedlings are simple to take care of, however, and most experienced gardeners know how to do it....

1. Watering Plants do better if watered in the early morning, especially in the summer. At this time, the sun starts to rise and the day remains cool, and water is absorbed into the soil pretty well without evaporation. Plants that are hydrated are better equipped to withstand the midday sun, but if they’re watered in the hot midday sun, most of the water is lost through evaporation, which can also scorch the leaves....

Table of Contents If you were to Google the words “elephant ear,” you would find a range of images, from the delicious, doughy staple of fried fair fare to those enormous pachyderms in all their gray, wrinkly glory. As a gardener you will zoom in on pictures of large, green leaves that so cleverly resemble those flappy elephant ears on the real animal. After scanning perhaps hundreds of pictures of elephant ear plants, you may find yourself filled with a burning desire to add these tropical beauties to your own garden....

1. Wooden Outdoor Planter On Wheels At Tidy Mom, the blogger Jessica shares how she made a wooden outdoor planter on wheels. You can also use it as an indoor planter. Some woodworking and painting are required. But, overall, it’s not that difficult. 2. Edible Moveable Garden This moveable garden was made out of cages, casters, scrap wood, some outdoor fabric, and of course, the edible plants like carrots, radishes, and spinach....

Growing chives is fun and very easy because they require minimal care. In this post, I’ll show you everything you need to know in order to have the best success. Having delicious chives growing year after year is much easier than beginner gardeners may think. They don’t require much attention to thrive, and add many benefits to your garden. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about how to grow chives....

As you’re reading this article, you’ve already decided that growing vegetables in pots is something you should try. And you’re right; you can grow crops on a balcony, rooftop, patio, porch and even indoors on a windowsill. The possibilities are endless, and you can produce edibles in substantial amounts. Also Read: Windowsill Vegetable Garden Observe Identify, and Plan Take a look at the space you’ve chosen to start your container vegetable garden Take a look at the space you’ve chosen to start container vegetable gardening!...