Growing succulents in wine glasses is easy. Gather some wine glasses, fill them with a commercial cactus or any loamy soil mix, and plant some assorted succulents. Further, decorate them with pebbles. You can use them as centerpieces and introduce them to coffee tables and office desks. Tip: If you don’t want to deal with live plants, use artificial succulents. 1. Cute Wine Glass Terrariums Succulents are low-maintenance plants and ‘plant and forget it‘ tag suits them nicely....

Bone meal is a nutrient-rich formulation that is typically made by steaming and grinding animal bones. It can fortify the soil with high levels of phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and calcium. If you want to know How To Make Bone Meal Fertilizer At Home, then keep on reading! What is Bone Meal? If you see yourself asking this question – What is Bone Meal, it is produced by fat-free, dried animal bones that are grounded to make a fine powder....

Besides salad greens, I love growing a selection of tougher greens I can cook with in my raised beds, from kale and Swiss chard to pak choy—and New Zealand spinach. Read on for tips on growing this yummy spinach that’s not really a spinach from seed. So what is New Zealand spinach? While it might pass the Popeye test, New Zealand spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) isn’t actually part of the spinach family....

My brand new book, Gardener’s Guide to Compact Plants (Cool Springs Press, 2019), introduces hundreds of dwarf edibles and ornamentals for small gardens. Meet some of the very best compact evergreen shrubs in this excerpt from the book. Small evergreen shrubs for year-round interest Compact Maximum Rhodendron (Rhododendron ‘Maximum Compacta’) – A small evergreen shrub with colorful blooms: A mini version of a traditional rhododendron, this broad-leaved dwarf evergreen produces large clusters of pinkish lavender flowers in late spring....

Summer gardening tips Trim back the perennial plants that are done blooming to clean up dead flower spikes and remove seed pods. This will help to keep the perennial garden looking its best, and make the flowers that are currently in bloom really stand out. Deadhead annual flowers to give the plants a boost and encourage more blooms. Simply pinch off any faded flowers and seed pods from the plants, and soon they will be covered with flowers again....

Tree peonies, also known as woody peonies, are slow-growing perennial shrubs with colorful single or double-petaled flowers. Paeonia x rockii, P. x suffruticosa, Lutea Hybrids I first learned about peonies as a garden plant years ago, and I’ve been a sucker for them ever since. Herbaceous, woody, or intersectional – all that matters are those cheery spring blooms that spark joy in my heart. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Vegetables Thinking of planting some cauliflower in your garden this season but aren't sure which variety is the best to plant? There are many different types of cauliflower that grow well in many different climates. In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey examines all the different cauliflower you can plant in your garden. By Logan Hailey Last updated: April 3, 2022 | 11 min read A staple in your cool-season garden, cauliflower is among the most versatile of vegetables....

Working from home can get stressful and may take a toll on your health. To help you have a relaxed environment, here are some mindful Work from Home Zen Space Ideas that will help you with focus and a productivity boost. Check out our article on Mini Zen Garden on Desk ideas here Work from Home Zen Space Ideas 1. Buddha Work Space The buddha elements on the wall will bring a lot of positive vibes while working from home....

Flowers Thinking of adding some purple flowers to your garden, but aren't sure which ones to add? There are many different purple flowers you can plant in your garden, which is good news! There are annuals, perennials, and somewhere in between depending on your location or hardiness zone. In this massive guide, we look at our favorite purple flowers you can plant this season, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 44 min read Purple flowers can add plenty of contrasting color to a garden....

If you want to enhance the taste of boiled or scrambled eggs and make your omelets taste lip-smacking, you must add herbs to them. Which ones do you ask? Well, here are the Best Herbs You Should grow for Eggs! Check out the best partial shade herbs here Best Herbs You Should Grow for Eggs 1. Thyme Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris Thyme can be used both in dried and fresh form in egg dishes....

1. Macrame Ring Wreath Secure air plants onto a metal macrame ring with the support of some filler greens and jewelry wire. The idea is available at Clever Bloom. 2. Grapevine Wreath Combine grapevine wreath, moss, and some air plants to create this living DIY air plant wreath for your front door. Garden Therapy has a tutorial with additional knowledge about air plants in detail. 3. Beautiful Air Plant Wreath Wrap the moss on the wire frame and then use the floral wire to attach air plants....

Agave is well known economically for the production of alcoholic beverage tequila, which is produced by blue agave. But this is not what agave is all known for as there many varieties out there which praised for their ornamental value and other reasons. We have talked about some of the best types of agave below. To know more about agave plant benefits, check out our article here 1. Foxtail Agave Botanical Name: Agave attenuata...

The spruce tree includes 35 species under the genus Picea and is a part of the Pinaceae family. These trees are easily identifiable as they display needles attached to the branch. You can grow them as a privacy screen or on hedges of your garden. Here are different types of spruce trees to help you make the right selection! Check out Our Article on Growing Blue Spruce Tree Here! 1. Bird’s Nest Spruce Botanical Name: Picea abies ‘Nidiformis’...

Hailing from southern Africa, the four main species in the genus are A. africanus, which has long, curved leaves, A. praecox and A. orientalis, the most commonly grown species, and last but not least, A. inapertus with its deep-blue, pendulous flowers that remain almost completely closed. Agapanthus, aka lily of the Nile, provides a glorious display of color in borders and beds. The blooms grow off a central stalk that ends in an umbel containing about 20 to 30 tube-shaped flowers....

Vegetables Thinking of adding some vegetables to your garden where there's some shade? There are actually many different types of vegetables that can grow quite well in partial sun, or even full shade. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader Merideth Corhs looks at her favorite vegetables that you can grow in the shade! By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: September 1, 2022 | 14 min read Knowing where to plant your vegetable garden is as important as knowing what you want to grow in the first place....

Fruit Are you trying to figure out which types of apple trees to grow this season? There are many different apple tree varieties you can grow, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Corhs looks at some of her favorite types of apple trees you can grow. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: November 24, 2022 | 18 min read Apple trees are fantastic to grow at home....

Do you live in an apartment? Don’t have a garden in your home? Do not worry! Use these awesome DIY Window Box Ideas to grow your favorite plants in less space! Here are the best vegetables to grow in Window Boxes DIY Window Box Ideas 1. Wooden Window Box Build a window box out of cedar boards using sandpaper, screws, exterior paint, and some hardware. Visit DIY Network for the tutorial post....

Coming in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, petunias are the best way to fill your garden with splashes of mesmerizing colors. Many petunias that gardeners are growing these days are a hybrid variety with distinct features of heat tolerance, mounding, and low growing characteristics. Continue reading to learn more about the best Types of Petunias! Check out our article on the best types of Pittosporum here. Different Types of Petunias Depending on the flowers and the growth characteristics, the petunia flowers are divided into 4 main categories....

Information Spinach leaves typically only turn white or yellow when there's a problem with your plant. There are actually several reasons this may happen, and many of these problems are treatable. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines why spinach leaves may turn white or yellow, and how to fix it. By Madison Moulton Last updated: February 11, 2022 | 8 min read Spinach is the ideal vegetable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike....

These are the easiest to grow flowers that bloom prolifically in small spaces in apartments and studios. Find out which one is suitable for you from our exclusive list of Best Flowers for Balcony Garden! Here’s everything you need to know about how to start a Balcony Flower Garden Best Flowers for Balcony Garden 1. Petunia Botanical Name: Petunia USDA Zones: 9-11 Petunias bloom profusely in beautiful shades of pink, violet, red, or white....