If you are looking forward to having homegrown vegetables but don’t have much space for that, then working on these Tips to Grow More Vegetables in Small Space is ideal for you! Here are the best dwarf veggies to grow in an urban garden Tips to Grow More Vegetables in Small Space 1. Grow Vegetables that Produce More When you have less space, choose plants that give you much more yield in small areas—select container-friendly vegetables suitable for compact gardens such as tomatoes....

Information Creeping Jenny can be a wonderful addition to any home garden. But what happens when you notice that your plant isn't growing well, and it appears to be dying? Creeping Jenny can die for a variety of different reasons, and in this article, amateur gardener Jason White looks at 9 specific reasons your plant may be looking a little worse for wear. By Jason White Last updated: January 25, 2022 | 8 min read The creeping jenny is a favorite plant for many gardeners....

Raised beds are gaining in popularity. By using a raised bed, you can have perfect soil quality. Weeds are easier to prevent, and a quality raised bed can last for a long time. Many are constructed of wood, others of brick or rock. But galvanized steel is becoming a popular option, too, which raises a rather important question: Table of Contents Are galvanized steel garden beds safe? The short answer to this is yes, they’re absolutely safe for gardening use....

Use Light as a Guide for Selecting Plants for Indoors If an indoor or house plant does not have appropriate light, nothing else you do for it will help. More water and fertilizer are not substitutes for low light. So, when selecting a plant, it is best to start with the available light, not the plant species. Outdoor gardeners are familiar with light descriptors such as full sun, shade, partial shade, dappled light, etc....

If you have a yard, you need to water it! While you certainly could stand out there with a hose multiple times per week, there’s always the option of getting a sprinkler. It’s a time saver as well as a way to reduce the effort required to maintain your lawn. And of course, you’ll want the best lawn sprinkler available. Table of Contents But what is the best sprinkler? Is there a best lawn sprinkler out there, or do you have to choose based on your lawn?...

Are you on the lookout for a new vacuum this Cyber Monday? Well, you’ve landed on the right page, literally! With vacuum deals popping up everywhere for Cyber Monday, we’ve hand-picked our favorite deals from brands – all offering some incredible Cyber Monday vacuum deals. Our favorite vacuum, the Dyson V15 Detect, is on sale for Black Friday and we’ve never seen it go on sale this low before! Dyson says this will be the best price you’ll find all season....

QUESTION: Do you need to prune eggplants? Will it make for a larger harvest? -Tim P. ANSWER: Eggplants, like fellow nightshade family member tomatoes benefit from staking and pruning. In fact, eggplant actually produces more fruit when pruned. Pruning eggplant can also improve the fruit quality of the plant, and decrease the plant’s susceptibility to disease. Unlike tomatoes, which are pruned down to a single stalk, eggplant should be pruned to three main branches....

When I tell people that I have a fish pond in my garden, one of the first questions I get asked is “How do you clean a fish pond?”. A common question indeed. I’ve struggled with how to keep my pond clean in the past, and I’m here to tell you that the struggle is real! My pond got so bad one year that I was ready to pull it out and fill in the hole....

Garlic is one of the most versatile alliums out there. There are thousands of culinary uses for garlic, and plenty of medicinal uses too. And with so many different cultivars to choose from, growing regular garlic just kind of seems passe. Instead, grow elephant garlic! Table of Contents Despite its name, elephant garlic is more closely related to leeks than regular garlic. Because it’s not a “true garlic” it has a much milder flavor and slower bulb growth....

Fish Head Benefits for Plants are many if you know how to use it right. To make it easy, we have a detailed guide with all its uses! Fish heads go to waste in most homes. However, you should think twice before tossing it into a waste bin next time, as there are many Fish Head Benefits for Plants. Surprised? Read on to know more! Check out our article on rice water benefits for plants here How Fish Head is Useful for Plants?...

Why add garden soil amendments? We often hear that soil is made up of particles like sand, silt, and clay, but that’s only part of the story. Soil is a complex ecosystem containing minerals, organic materials, microbes, and countless organisms which vary from region to region, and often from yard to yard. Soil anchors plants, but it also provides water and nutrients. New gardeners quickly learn the importance of building soil, and experienced gardeners prize the dark crumbly compost that comes out of their backyard bins....

Question: I can’t tell which pests are eating the cauliflower leaves. How do you get rid of bugs on cauliflower? -Richard W. Answer: Common signs of an insect infestation are holes in leaves, tracks on foliage, missing vegetation, and stunted growth. Common cauliflower pests include aphids, flea beetles, slugs, snails, leafhoppers, and several types of insect larvae. Insecticidal soap or oil is often used in controlling bugs on cauliflower plants. Smaller insects, such as aphids, can be knocked off of the plant with blasts of water from the garden hose....

The Narcissus genus contains more than 50 species and has been extensively hybridized, resulting in a varied color palette that includes not only yellow but orange, pink, white, and bicolor combinations as well. Here in my little corner of the Northeast, the dominant color of the early spring landscape is yellow, in the form of blossom-laden branches of forsythia and the trumpet-like coronas and petal-like tepals of daffodils. A hardy bulb for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9, the daffodil, Narcissus, often sprouts from the snow-covered ground alongside other intrepid early-season companions, like the crocus, Siberian squill, and snowdrop....

Unsightly mold in houseplant soil is the cause of much unhappiness for indoor plant lovers. Thankfully, there is no real need to fear, as mold in indoor plant soil is usually harmless and you can get rid of it with a few easy and highly-effective methods. How to get rid of mold in houseplant soil: Repot the plant in sterile potting soilDry out your potting soil in direct sunlightRemove mold from the plant and spray with a fungicideAdd a natural anti-fungal to your houseplant soilRepot new plants immediately into sterile soil While mold in houseplant soil won’t harm your plant, it is often a sign of a problem in the way you are caring for your plant....

When I create my summer garden, I like to add elements that make it feel like a peaceful oasis and that are very low maintenance. Cosmos spp. Cosmos flowers are gorgeous ornamental plants that flourish in less than ideal conditions. A boon to pollinators and other beneficial insects, these plants are a welcome addition to both the flower bed and the organic veggie garden. If your garden universe doesn’t include this annual, perhaps it should!...

Strobilanthes dyerianus Persian shield, Strobilanthes dyerianus, is a stunning ornamental species that originates in warm, humid Myanmar, where it grows as a tender evergreen perennial. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family, which consists mostly of flowering tropical flora. With its unique iridescent purple leaves, S. dyerianus had no difficulty attracting the attention of US gardeners, and is now grown here as an annual, perennial, and houseplant. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

A tree grown from seed typically produces fruit that differs from what you might expect. It may be inedible, or plants may produce fruit or exhibit growth habits that are inferior to those of the parent plant. Most fruit trees are not propagated from seed, and there are a couple of reasons for that. The majority of fruit trees are reproduced through methods such as grafting or air layering, which produces plants that are clones of the parent....

From focal interest to tasty, edible fruits and pads, and even gorgeous, brightly colored blossoms – this one is worth watching your step for! Opuntia spp. I don’t know about you, but personally, I wouldn’t be flattered if someone dubbed me “prickly” – even if it’s sometimes true! The prickly pear, however, certainly earns this moniker as a cactus with pads covered in sharp spines. But don’t let that dissuade you from adding this worthwhile specimen to your landscape, whether you plan to plant it in the ground or pot it....

By Jennifer Poindexter Are you in the market for a new herb for your indoor herb garden? What about sweet marjoram? It’s wonderful for culinary use, and it’s gorgeous to look at as well. If you’d like a trailing herb that can boost your food’s flavor profile, this could be a great choice. You’re in the right place, too, because I’m going to walk you through what you should know when growing sweet marjoram indoors....

Always be sure to work with sanitized tools as well, and follow best practices to keep soil moist and well-draining, not oversaturated. Cauliflower, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, is a cruciferous vegetable that requires consistently cool temperatures, even moisture, good airflow between plants, and nutrient-rich soil to produce firm, compact heads. Have you read our guide to growing cauliflower? To recap, when growing this crop, you can gain the upper hand from the start by selecting disease-resistant varieties for planting, and always gardening with clean hands, gloves, and garden footwear to prevent the spread of disease from one plant to another....