Succulents Looking for a unique succulent to add to your indoor or outdoor garden? Why not try a Haworthia plant? There are many different types of this popular plant to choose from. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at the many different types of Haworthia varieties you can grow! By Melissa Strauss Last updated: December 21, 2022 | 9 min read Haworthia are wonderful, small succulent plants that are native to Southern Africa....

Houseplants Thinking of adding a plant to your bathroom, but aren't sure which one to pick in order to soak up that bathroom humidity? In this article, we've laid out a comprehensive list of plants that will thrive in your bathroom, and take all the humidity you can give them! By Jason White Last updated: August 22, 2022 | 10 min read Ah, the bathroom. It’s the place where you go to get clean....

Buying houseplants is expensive, but here’s good news–you can save your money by propagating these Indoor Plants You Can Grow from Cuttings at home for yourself and your friends. If you own any of these plants, just follow the directions given below. Even if you don’t have any of these, you can borrow a cutting from your neighbors or known persons. Check out our article on Indoor Plants you can grow in vases here Indoor Plants You Can Grow from Cuttings 1....

Check out the exclusive list of the Refrigerator Organization Tips and Hacks and apply them to have a well-arranged fridge at home! Have a look at some awesome homesteading hacks here Refrigerator Organization Tips and Hacks 1. Avoid Storing Milk in the Door Food items like eggs and milk tend to spoil soon. Store them on the middle shelf and not in the door as this spot has constant temperatures. The refrigerator door and top-shelf are the warmest areas....

With large, exotic foliage, Monstera plants make a strong impression in any indoor space. Keeping the leaves looking great isn’t too hard, but there are a number of common problems to watch for. This article is going to cover the causes of Monstera leaves curling and show you how to fix them. Monstera leaves curling is usually a sign of underwatering or low humidity. Other causes include overwatering, pest infestations, heat stress, or your Monstera being rootbound....

Dandelions may be delightful when they’re no more than pretty yellow flowers, but once the flowers mature, the seeds fly everywhere. We all get them on occasion, but eventually you need to find the best dandelion killer to take care of the job. Table of Contents Determining what that is, though, is a bit more complex. Those of us who want to stay organic hesitate to use the chemical options on the market, uncertain of how they may affect our other plants....

By Jennifer Poindexter Medicinal herb gardens were once a common thing to grow around your home. With modern medicine, this tradition has died down some, but it may surprise you how many people still grow their own herbs and plants to help treat minor, common ailments. Maybe you’ve found yourself being out of store-bought ointment in a time when you needed it for a cut and felt it would be worth the investment of time and energy to grow your own medicinal herb garden for convenience, if nothing else....

I’m going to share key transplanting tips in this guide, and I’ll also help you to determine if one of these impressive foliage houseplants needs more root space. On a long-overdue visit to New Orleans, I spotted multitudes of tree philodendrons (Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) thriving in protected areas of ordinary gardens, producing oversize, deeply lobed, heart-shaped leaves on five- or six-foot plants seemingly effortlessly. Those who grow tree philodendrons indoors as houseplants don’t have this carefree option....

Now, you may have heard of mint’s legendary spreading properties. Mentha spp. With its sweet fragrance, sparkling flavor, and pretty flowers, mint makes a delightful addition to any garden. It’s a welcome ingredient in cold beverages and teas, as well as in sweet and savory dishes. And its renowned taste and aroma are found in a myriad of products around the home from air fresheners to mouthwash. Bees and other pollinators flock to the enchanting spires and tufts of flowers that bloom in pastel shades of blue, mauve, pink, or white....

Let’s learn more about this incredible addition to your garden, and the benefits of growing a plant that does double duty as both an edible and an ornamental! Passiflora spp. Passionflower is arguably one of the most unique specimens of flora on the planet. Blooms of this vine are flamboyant and complicated, with a large crown of corona filaments reaching from the stamen that make identification easy. This genus also includes a whopping selection of more than 500 species separated into three main types: purple, yellow, and granadilla (red)....

by Jennifer Poindexter Are you interested in growing alternanthera? It’s also commonly known as Joseph’s coat. This plant comes in many varieties, colors, and sizes. Its color ranges from green, pink, red, purple, orange, and even lime green foliage. Some plants come in a single color while others are multi-colored. If this excites you, let me introduce you to a specific variety of this plant known as “party time.” This variety has bright pink and green foliage....

Philodendron Red Emerald is native to parts of Brazil and is popular for the red tinge it has on the foliage, which makes it stand out from the other houseplants! Here are some of the fantastic indoor philodendron benefits Philodendron Red Emerald Plant Information This climbing houseplant is famous for its rich red wine trailing stems that can make a charming addition to your indoor garden. The Red Emerald is called Philodendron Pepermonia, and the plant should not be confused with the Imperial Red Philodendron....

by Jennifer Poindexter Pincushion flowers are unique and gorgeous additions to the flower garden. Have you ever seen these beauties in bloom? They’re colorful, easy to care for, and come in different varieties to work in almost any planting zone. If you need a subtle flower for your growing space, consider the pincushion flower. Here’s everything you must know to properly plant, care for, and protect your pincushion flowers as they add simple charm to your landscape....

Building DIY tomato cages is a great project for anyone, and doesn’t take much time. If you want to learn how to make tomato cages that are super sturdy and strong, then this is for you! I don’t know about you, but properly supporting my tomato plants used to be a huge struggle for me! I would spend hours trying to stake and tie them back, only to watch them flop to the ground after the first bit of wind or rain....

On top of all that, working with soil and plants is an excellent stress buster. It’s one of the easiest activities to practice mindfulness, and working with the earth is a natural antidote to anxiety and worry. So, you’ve decided to plant a vegetable garden. Congratulations! You’ve made an excellent choice with far-reaching benefits. Not only will you have a source of inexpensive, fresh vegetables, you’ll also be in complete control of how your crops are grown – so they can be as organic and natural as you like....

However, a word of warning: this particular home gardening challenge is probably more suited for those with an established green thumb, as it can be a little bit tricky. Do you ever wish you could grow your very own poinsettias for the holidays? Good news: you can! Christmas flowers, as these plants are also known, are usually propagated from cuttings, and this is the method I’m going to share with you today....

If you want to know How to Save a Dying String of Pearls, then we have all the tips and tricks for you! Here’s all you need to know about how to grow a bigger and fuller String of Pearls Why Is Your String of Pearls Plant Dying? The reason that causes a string of pearls to die is mostly because of overwatering, which makes the foliage brown or yellow and mushy due to root rot....

Houseplants Want to know how long Hoyas live? This popular genus doesn’t have a lifespan that’s easy to define, dependent on a number of characteristics in their care and conditions. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses Hoya lifespan, including 9 ways to make your Hoya live longer. By Madison Moulton Last updated: July 7, 2022 | 8 min read Hoyas are fast becoming one of the most popular houseplants. With juicy leaves in interesting shapes and colors, as well as their bright, fragrant flowers, it’s not hard to see why....

Propagating snake plants is a fun way to expand your collection, or share your favorites with friends. In this post I’ll show you exactly how to root cuttings in soil or water, step by step. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that it’s not difficult to propagate a snake plant, it just takes some time and patience. In this step by step guide I’ve shared information on how to propagate Sansevieria (aka mother-in-law’s tongue) through three different methods....

Pruning lavender is not hard, but it’s important to know what you’re doing before you start in order to avoid over pruning. In this post, I will tell you when to cut back lavender plants, give you tons of tips, and show you exactly how to trim lavender step-by-step. Before we get started, I want to mention that there are a few different kinds of lavender plants. English lavender is the most common (and the hardiest), and it’s the variety that I grow....