Shrubs Are you thinking fo adding some blue flowering shrubs to your home garden? There are a number of different bushes with blue flowers to choose from when picking out a new shrub for your home garden space. In this article, we take a deeper look at our favorites, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: June 9, 2022 | 11 min read Looking for some shrubs with blue flowers to round out your garden space?...

Table of Contents I’ve always wondered… How “hit or miss” were our ancestors when it came to foraging for food? After all, someone had to be the first person to try eating a mushroom, or picking walnuts from a tree. I can only imagine the hard lessons learned during the trial and error period of early foragers—there must have been a lot of “uncomfortable” experiences. But over time, we humans built up a base of knowledge about which plants were useful and which weren’t…as well as which were deadly....

Growing Pothos from Cuttings is one of the best ways to multiply this plant with ease and also for free! Here are all the details on Propagating Pothos correctly! Read secret tips for growing lush pothos here Pothos Plant Profile Also known as golden pothos, devil’s ivy, money plant, and Ceylon creeper, Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) plants are native to Southeastern Asia and Oceania. This low-maintenance houseplant is popular for its adaptability and air-purifying abilities....

But mums can actually stick around far longer than a single season. You don’t have to kiss them goodbye just because Old Man Winter is coming around the bend. Some plants are often regarded as short-lived wonders in North American gardens, sticking around for a good time but not a long one. And chrysanthemums are one of those plants. We buy them by the bushelful in the fall when they pop up all over the place at grocery stores and nurseries, and then we toss them out when the first hard frost turns them to mush....

Succulents Are you thinking of adding Aloe Vera to your indoor or outdoor garden, but want to know what type of sunlight it needs? There are a few things to consider, such as full sun, partial shade, and fully shaded locations. Then there are types of sunlight such as indirect, or direct. In this article, gardening expert Emily Horn walks through everything you need to know about this popular succulent's sunlight needs....

And while the rich color makes them striking late-season specimens, under ideal conditions, self-sowing and rhizomatous root networks may result in invasive growth. Chinese lanterns (Alkekengi officinarum, syn. Physalis alkekengi) are appreciated for their bright orange seed pods or calyces that resemble fanciful paper lanterns. Suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9, these non-native perennials thrive in organically-rich soil and full sun to part shade. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Freezing corn on or off the cob is a great way to savor that garden-fresh flavor for several months. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know, with detailed step by step instructions. There is nothing like the taste of fresh corn on the cob, and it’s such a yummy summer treat. If only there was a way to be able to enjoy it all year round, right?...

If you are looking for an option to save money while enjoying fresh herb harvest right at your home, then learn How to Grow Cilantro from Stem Cuttings! Learn how to grow cilantro in pots here How to Grow Cilantro from Stem Cuttings 1. Buy a Cilantro Bunch with Roots Get a bunch of cilantro from a grocery store or an organic garden along with roots. Make sure the herbs are fresh and have some roots attached to them....

Macadamia tree is native to Australia and grows up to anywhere between 2-12 m ( 7 to 40 feet tall) and mainly cultivated for its fruits. Keep reading this article to know how to grow macadamia nuts tree. USDA Zones: 9 – 11 Propagation Method: Seeds, vegetative propagation Difficulty: Moderate Soil Type: Acidic to slightly acidic Macadamia Tree Information Only two species of macadamia produce edible nuts: Macadamia integrifolia and Macadamia tetraphylla....

Spinach is an edible flowering plant from the goosefoot family and was native to Asia. Spinach is a popular vegetable loaded with nutritional value and considered by nutritional experts to be a “super food”. Superfoods are foods that are known to help reduce cholesterol, the risk of heart disease and cancer. Spinach is high in vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin A, C, and Beta Carotene. It also contains iron, calcium and is a great anti-oxidant....

While most perennials aren’t affected by freeze and frost dates, when planting annuals and vegetables, these are dates you MUST know. Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and pumpkins won’t tolerate even a light frost. Annual flowers like petunias, nasturtiums and morning glories won’t fare well either. If you plant them too early in the season, they will likely be stunted or even die. Moreover, these crops are usually the hardest hit when the first frost sets-in come fall....

Vegetables Are you thinking of adding some spinach to your home garden? Spinach can be one of the best plants to start with in a garden, especially for beginning gardeners, or even kids. But how do you get the most out of your spinach harvest? In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines how you can get the most out of your harvest with this comprehensive guide on planting, growing, and caring for spinach in your home garden....

Now obviously, there is a bit more to it. But these are so incredibly easy to propagate that it really isn’t much more difficult than that. Monstera deliciosa is, hands down, my favorite plant to propagate. When someone asks me how I do it, I usually provide a simple answer: put a cutting in some water. The end. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

But if you’re willing to put in some effort, you can make your geraniums last longer and bloom even more. I can’t imagine a summer without geraniums. They’re so cheap at the store but they give you seemingly endless blossoms in vibrant colors that defy description. If you aren’t into heavy garden maintenance, they’re also pretty easy to keep. They don’t demand a lot but they’ll keep offering up flowers until the deep freezes arrive....

I love my soaker hoses! They are a godsend for good watering, enabling me to easily direct the water directly to where it’s needed without any headaches. But you have to know how to use a soaker hose properly to make it an effective option for you. Table of Contents Let’s talk about what’s entailed in setting up your soaker hose, where it should go, and how often you need to run it for best coverage....

If you want a stubby specimen that grows incredibly beautiful flowers, then Hoya Caudata Sumatra is a great choice! Here are all the details on how to grow it. Check out Amazing Hoya Plant Ideas here Hoya Caudata Sumatra Information Hoya Caudata Sumatra, or Hoya Caudata, is a vining epiphyte from the Apocynaceae dogbane family and was discovered in 1883 by Thomas Hoya. This rare wax plant variety produces green-red-tinged foliage covered in a waxy layer and silver speckles....

Spring is coming, and the sun is more noticeable! A few days more, and you may like to enjoy the sweet summer mornings with a cup of hot coffee. And, if you’re not a morning person, don’t miss the warm evenings with a glass of wine, sitting and relaxing in the balcony! Here are some of the best Balcony Refurbishment Ideas! Sounds good? Ain’t it? This is all possible if you’re willing to make your balcony the most special place again to take advantage of the upcoming warm days....

Pine needles might appear to be useless and something that is a waste of space and unpleasant in the garden, but actually has many benefits. After reading this article, you will be astonished by the Pine Needles Uses in Garden! Check Out Our Article on Pine Nuts here! 1. Mulching Mulch is defined as the material, used for covering the bare surface of the soil to protect it from various factors such as loss of moisture, overgrowth of weed, erosion and other adverse effects....

by Matt Gibson Plants are a symbol of the untameable glory and mystique of nature, which is why we seem to covet bringing them indoors so much, in an attempt to beautify our homes and offices with living things. Plants are simply elegant, they symbolize growth and good luck, and they are relatively easy to care for, which is why they are loved and appreciated around the world. Giving a plant as a gift is a thoughtful way to share a present that continues to give for a long time after the gifting occasion itself....

Punica granatum, the pomegranate tree, is a tree in a class of its own. Producing an unusual fruit filled with little arils or sacs of sweet juice, this tree originated abroad and has become a hit in the United States. Table of Contents We all know the pomegranate as a fall and winter fruit, visible in the cornucopia at Thanksgiving or scattered amidst pine boughs at Christmas. But the juice of this fruit is used year-round in grenadine for mixed drinks, and is packed with antioxidants and vitamins....