But like many garden plants, we’re not the only ones that admire their large foliage and flowers. Garden pests are quick to target canna lilies due to their tasty-looking leaves and water-loving characteristics. Canna lilies bring a special kind of tropical pizzazz to landscapes. Those iconic flowers and large, banana tree-like leaves can turn any area into a tropical sanctuary. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

The columns were labelled with the specific location, and the rows were labelled with six names of common pests I’d find either on the undersides of leaves as I scoured the plants, stuck to the yellow sticky cards I put out and replaced each week, or that would fall on my clipboard when I shook a branch over it. When I used to scout greenhouse plants for pests for a living, I carried a chart designed to be filled out easily as I counted and walked the crops....

We all love this nutrient-rich fruit that is packed with potassium and many other vitamins and minerals. But the saddest fact is they have a short shelf life. The day you buy them, they are fresh and firm, and pretty soon, they turn brown and floppy. How to avoid this? How to keep them fresh and flavorful? This article has the answers. 1. Check before Buying It’s a no-brainer that just like other fruits, you need to check bananas also, and here are some pointers:...

Do your cucumber vines look weak and fail to produce enough yield? If so, learn How to Make a Powerful Homemade Yeast Fertilizer for Cucumber Plants and get an abundant harvest. What this amazing feed does is it makes the growing medium all-powerful by increasing the nitrogen and phosphorus content in plants; it also improves the functioning of roots as beneficial bacteria in yeast activate and help the plant grow....

After years of trial and error, I finally came up with the perfect succulent potting mix recipe. This is the best soil for succulents, and it’s super easy to make too! In this post, I will share my recipe and show you exactly how to make your own succulent soil. I don’t buy succulent soil, I make my own. It’s much cheaper than buying a commercial succulent potting mix. Plus, I think the commercial soil mix for succulents (at least the stuff I’ve purchased in the past) are light on sand, and hold more water than I like....

Indoor gardening with terrariums is a fun and attractive way to incorporate plants into any home décor. In Victorian times, renowned physician Nathanial Bagshaw Ward was pursuing a passion for botany and conducting an experiment with moths, when he discovered that he could cultivate rare ferns inside a bottle. This led him to develop a glass vessel for nurturing imported plant specimens. The “Wardian case” is the predecessor of the terrarium....

Houseplants If you are thinking of adding a new plant to your indoor garden, you could do far worse than the peperomia frost! This hardy little plant has become quite popular as an indoor houseplant over the last decade. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton examines how to plant, grow, and care for peperomia frost. By Madison Moulton Last updated: June 30, 2022 | 14 min read Peperomias are a group of plants with fascinating leaves in different colors and shapes....

They also have a less noticeable, thinner core than some other types, so they tend to be extra sweet and have almost entirely tender, crisp flesh. This is another reason they’re a favorite with reluctant vegetable eaters. Daucus carota sativus ‘Nantes’ Carrots that you grow yourself are crunchy, flavorful, and best of all, fresh! But the ‘Nantes’ variety is a good reminder that they’re not all the same. This type of Daucus carota is distinguished by its skin, which does not require peeling, only a good scrub before eating or cooking....

The Sago Palms (Cycas revoluta) are not real palms. These tropical and subtropical low-growing plants belong to the Cycad family. Native to the warm climates, these palms are usually grown as houseplants. Though sago palms are grown through cuttings, you can also propagate them by seeds as well. Sago palms or King sago palms are exceptionally slow-growing plants, producing only one new frond each year. The sago palm needs five-six years to attain a full pot size of 2 feet....

They can be used on foliage, food storage facilities, soil, or water environments. What is BT? Bt is the abbreviation for bacteria that were named Bacillus thuringiensis in 1911 after the discovery that they could kill Mediterranean flour moths in the German city of Thuringia. These common soil bacteria have been used as microbial insecticides for the last century. Farmers in Europe were the first to recognize their potential in 1920, and US farmers started using them in 1958....

These plants are pretty easy to care for when they’re lush and growing. But when winter strikes, you’ll need to change your approach. At this time of year, the cultural requirements of Parthenocissus tricuspidata will change. Whether it’s gracing the brick walls of Ivy League campuses or an old backyard shed, the way that Boston ivy adheres to vertical surfaces is incredible. Combine this climbing ability with quick growth, beautiful fall foliage, and versatile toughness, and you’ve got yourself an all-star planting!...

Roses are red, violets are blue, lisianthus is red, blue, purple, pink, orange, yellow, and even lime green shades, too! Pardon my poetry, but the wide array of colors lisianthus plants come in deserves some appreciation. What other flower looks like a rose but can naturally be lime green? Table of Contents Lisianthus plants are often used in floral arrangements due to its resemblance to a rose and its longevity. They have a long vase life and can last up to two weeks when they’re cut and put into water, and maybe a little longer if you give them flower food....

Philodendron xanadu, recently renamed Thaumatophyllum xanadu, is a wonderful philodendron to grow as a houseplant. With spreading, upright growth, and deeply split leaves it’s great for adding a tropical vibe to your indoor space. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Philodendron xanadu care and help steer you away from the pitfalls. Philodendron xanadu care requirements include moderate indirect light and well-draining soil that never dries out or remains soggy....

There is a great way to increase your plant collection beyond a trip to the garden center: propagation! Propagating plants allows you to take your existing collection, and grow lots of new little babies. Plants reproduce and multiply by propagation, so technically you could do it with any that you have in your collection. You are just enhancing what they do naturally. I propagate a lot of my plants, both houseplants and garden varieties....

Wilting is one of the most common problems you might encounter when caring for your houseplants. Whilst most will assume their plant needs a good drink of water, there are many causes, so you should be careful to identify the reason your houseplant is wilting before trying to fix it. Why is my houseplant wilting? Houseplants most commonly wilt due to underwatering. However, other common causes include overwatering, temperature stress, pests, disease, low humidity, and fertilizer problems....

One of the things landscapers and garden professionals tout time and again is mulch. There are many different types of mulch, such as leaves, grass clippings, or straw mulches like Garden Straw. But one widely used and sometimes controversial material is wood chip mulch. Table of Contents Adding mulch along with compost is great for your plants. Still, there are debates as to which organic matter options are best for soil....

With broad leaves cut in stylish designs, Monsteras can never fail to amaze with their large, stunning foliage. If you want to add some glamor to the home decor, grow some of these Best Monstera Albo Varieties to make your decor appeal better! Here are the Best Types of Monsteras You Can Grow! Best Monstera Albo Varieties 1. Monstera Deliciosa Albo Variegata Albo Variegata grows unique foliage with deep cream and green colors....

Trees Thinking of adding some yellow flowering magnolia trees to your garden this season? There are a few different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss looks at some of the most popular yellow flowering magnolia trees. By Melissa Strauss Last updated: November 25, 2022 | 7 min read Yellow is the color of happiness, of sunshine, and of lemons and sweet golden honey....

This garden vegetable takes a lot of space, water, and warm or hot weather to produce. But the results – wow! Pumpkins spur the imagination, from the 19th century idea of using them for jack-o’-lanterns to Cinderella and her spellbound pumpkin carriage. But along with folksy celebrations and fairy tales, pumpkins can help you to be more imaginative in the kitchen. While most are familiar with pie pumpkins, there are many other delicious ways to enjoy these members of the Cucurbitaceae family....

Are you looking for the one ingredient that’s capable of making any room look much better? The answer is indoor plants. After the failure of faux plants, indoor houseplants are back in fashion, and why not. A splatter of healthy greenery in your room can make it feel instantly welcoming and fresh. Another good reason to plant indoor plants is they purify air and in turn create a healthier living place....