These Plants with Colorful New Growth will add a new dimension to your house with their foliage that changes color with time! Check out some stunning houseplants with rainbow foliage here Plants with Colorful New Growth 1. Rubber Plant Botanical Name: Ficus elastica ‘Red Ruby’ This beautiful rubber plant variety produces large dark green leaves densely variegated with purple, red, and white shades. The new growth develops in the lovely pink-red hue....

We have handpicked the Most Impressive Balcony Gardens of February 2022 from Instagram in order to help you get inspired by the best ones! Have a look at the best balcony gardens of January 2022 here Most Impressive Balcony Gardens of February 2022 from Instagram 1. Flowers in the Corner 2. Hanging Pots of Flowers on a Wooden Wall 3. A Heritage Balcony Garden 4. French Puff and Colorful Cushions with Plants 5....

Check out our article on gorgeous metallic sheen indoor plants here Indoor Plants You Can Grow in Jars and Bottles 1. Herbs Herbs like basil, parsley, oregano, chives, dill, cilantro, thyme, mint, and watercress can be grown in mason jars and glass bottles easily. Have a look at the exclusive list of kitchen herbs here 2. Pothos Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum Growing pothos in glass jars is easy as the plant has very few demands....

If you are tired of pests attacking your favorite plants then follow these Natural Ways to Kill Aphids and get rid of them in no time! Check out our article on how to get rid of flies here Natural Ways to Kill Aphids 1. Grow Aphid Repellent Plants Grow flowers like marigolds, nasturtiums, and sunflowers in your garden to get rid of the pest naturally. To repel aphids, plant herbs like catmint, lavender, turmeric, ginger, and oregano....

Plants Thinking of adding some perennials to your garden, but live in a place where deer roam freely? Fear not! There are are actually a number of different perennials that deer will avoid. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner shares her favorite deer-resistant perennials that you can add to your garden! By Laura Elsner Last updated: January 10, 2023 | 13 min read Gardening is always a game of give and take....

Check out some Fabulous Pictures of Pergolas for Gardens, we’ve handpicked for you from across the Internet! Check out the most stunning pergola plants here Pictures of Pergolas for Gardens 1. Corner Sitting Space in the Yard Have a look at some indoor meditation garden ideas here 2. Rustic Shade over the Garden Path 3. Green Pergola Gallery Check out the most stunning courtyard garden pictures here 4. Vining Beauties Over Pergola 5....

Using plant-based soaps is not something new and dates back to 1500 BC. Using plant-based soaps are organic and comes with the benefit of no chemicals and thus won’t harm your skin. Here is a list of Plants that Can be Used as Soap! Check out our article on plants with cosmetic uses here! Plants that Can be Used as Soap 1. Soapwort Botanical Name: Saponaria officinalis The usage of soapwort is not something new....

Information Does your tulip have a disease that you've struggled to identify? There are a number of common diseases that can plague tulps each season. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros walks through the most common tulip disease and how to identify, prevent or treat them. By Liz Jaros Last updated: October 19, 2022 | 4 min read A symbol of hope and rebirth, spring tulips are typically a delight for tired winter eyes....

Here’s the lineup: Spiderworts make very low maintenance houseplants that are ideal for beginning gardeners. They are also available in a dazzling array of unique cultivars. In our guide to growing spiderwort, we cover how to cultivate this tropical plant indoors. And in this article, we look at the diverse varieties that come in both solid and variegated foliage, and some truly lovely color combinations. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Amaryllis are gorgeous and very easy to grow and care for. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to keep yours thriving for years to come. I don’t know about you, but I am a bit obsessed with amaryllis (I currently have 10 different ones growing in my spare bedroom!). I mean who doesn’t love those huge, gorgeous flowers? The best part is that they bloom during the long winter months, which is something I look forward to every year....

If you want to have a successful and most productive VEGETABLE garden, do crop rotation. Learn everything you need to know about it in this informative guide! What is crop rotation? Crop rotation is the practice of dedicating a single spot in the garden or patch of land to only one type or family of vegetable or crop for a certain time period. Specifically, members of one plant family must never be planted in that same spot or area more than once in a period of four years....

If you’ve vacationed to the eastern coast of Mexico, you probably came across a Dioon edule. Maybe you mistook it for a palm tree or even a fern. What you saw is actually a cycad plant species that’s been around for longer than humans – or even dinosaurs – walked the earth! Table of Contents Dioon edule, also called virgin’s palm, is a large, evergreen cycad. Thanks to its subtropical origins, it’s a drought-tolerant plant that’s also delightfully low maintenance....

Air plants are the most low maintenance plants on earth, and you don’t need a green thumb to grow them. As they’re epiphytes, they don’t need soil to grow. But what about the sunlight? Do air plants need sunlight? How much light do air plants need? Find the answers below. Learn about 8 amazing air plant benefits you can have by growing them in your home! Do Air Plants Need Sunlight?...

QUESTION: Does lettuce need full sun? I have a spot in between my house and my neighbor, but it doesn’t get a full day’s sun. – Marjorie M ANSWER: The answer to this question varies by situation. How much sun your lettuce needs will depend upon the time of year you’re growing it. If you’re growing lettuce during cooler portions of the year, it will need full sun. This will provide adequate lighting for the crop....

Basket plant or Callisia Fragrans is a stunning low-maintenance specimen that looks quite fabulous with its flowing foliage, resembling bromeliads! As a subtropical species, it requires a warmer climate to thrive. Let’s find out more about Callisia Fragrans care. Other Names: Basket Plant, Chain Plant, Inch plant Learn everything about Ti plant care here Propagating Callisia Fragrans The easiest and direct way to propagate these plants is by stem cutting. Take 4-6 inches long cutting from a healthy parent plant and grow it directly in the garden soil or pot....

by Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell Gardening and maintaining a healthy lawn can come with a long to-do list including mowing, weeding, watering, and fertilizing. Fertilizing is not always the answer. Many plants, including most perennials, as well as bushes, trees, and shrubs, don’t need fertilizer at all. There are situations, however, in which vital nutrients are lacking in the soil and are not available in sufficient levels which allow plants to grow and develop at their full potential....

Growing ginger at home is easier than you might think! In this post, you’ll learn all about ginger plant care, including tons of information, and detailed instructions for planting, fertilizing, watering, sunlight, harvesting, and much more. Ginger root is readily available in most grocery stores, and is a staple ingredient in many kitchens. It is used equally in savory and sweet dishes, offering a distinctive exotic flavor to any cuisine....

Growing calendula in your garden will cheer up even the dullest corner with beautiful vibrant yellow and orange, daisy-like flowers that bloom from late spring through to the first frosts. Fuss-free and easy to start from seed, grow calendula (also called the pot marigold) if you are new to gardening, as it’s a great easy-to-grow starter plant for people just starting to garden. Table of Contents Traditionally, gardeners would grow calendula flowers for medicinal and culinary use....

However, if you’d like to gather the seeds to plant in a different place or to perhaps share with a neighbor, read on to learn how to harvest and store these orbs of new life. Sweet peas (Lathryrus odoratus) are vintage charmers that are as lovely and welcome in the garden today as they were when Grandma planted them decades ago. In addition to offering a rainbow of hues and an alluring fragrance, sweet peas also generously self-seed, so if you’re looking to expand your existing patch, just let your plants go to seed, and you’ll be set....

Our parsnip growing guide has all you need to know to raise your own crop, and our article on the health benefits of parsnips zeroes in on this root vegetable’s nutrient content. The parsnip, Pastinaca sativa, is a biennial root vegetable in the Umbellifer family that is usually grown as an annual, with a harvest at the first season’s end. It looks like a white carrot, but is sweeter and richer in heart-healthy folate....