There are three methods available to you for propagating dumb canes. Coming up, we’ll go over each of them in detail. While one dumb cane is good, two (or three, or four…) are even better. But if you’re like me, you’d rather spend your hard-earned cash on a new pair of secateurs or some good gardening gloves – especially when you can start new plants for the cost of some fresh potting soil....

Homegrown tomatoes taste heavenly when they are sweet with a hint of tart, acidic flavor. If you want to grow the same, there is a science behind it. Learn the Number One Technique to Produce Sweeter Tomatoes to enjoy a sweet summer harvest! Find one secret for healthy and productive tomato plants here Number One Technique to Produce Sweeter Tomatoes Phosphorus is the Key Element that Directly Results in Sweeter Tomatoes!...

I learned a lot about composition and placement while researching gardens to appear in Gardening Your Front Yard. It’s amazing to see what green thumbs can do in a limited area. For example, in the front garden of the urban home below, different levels of tiers were formed to create depth. All the planted shrubs are around the same size. Of course you can also create this effect by carefully selecting your plants based on their height, with the tallest being strategically placed in behind the shorter ones....

Growing new spider plants from offsets is an easy indoor gardening project that can be accomplished with three different methods – we’re going to cover all three. In this article, we’re going to get down and dirty with spiderettes. Not sure what I’m talking about? They were the female backup singers for Ziggy Stardust back in the early ‘70s. Well… weren’t they? Ahem. Moonage daydreams aside, we’re actually talking about a different sort of spider altogether here – the offsets or plant babies that grow from spider plants, no Ziggy involved (unless of course you choose David Bowie as background music, in which case, I applaud your decision)....

QUESTION: Should you feed a poinsettia? Would a fertilizer help them and when should I apply it? -Tim W. ANSWER: Poinsettias do need fertilizer, but make sure to give your poinsettia fertilizer only at the appropriate time: after it has finished blooming. Wait six weeks after the last bright coloring of the poinsettia has faded to fertilize the plant. (In other words, fertilize the plant six weeks after the flowers have fallen from the plant....

Earthworms are tube-shaped worms, belonging to the genus of the annelids. Approximately 700 different types of earthworms exist worldwide. They live in the soil and help in increasing the amount of air and water into it. Earthworms are an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem, acting as little engineers, turning over and aerating the soil. They provide key assistance to gardeners, especially farmers as they act as compost-dwellers. What earthworms eat, they leave that behind in the form of feces, which is valuable fertilizer....

Best Herbs to Grow Indoors in Less Sun 1. Lemongrass This herb grows wild in tropics. You can also grow it in temperate climates. It requires slightly moist soil and partial sun, and it can even adjust itself in a small container. 2. Mint In the garden, mint becomes very invasive and grows like a weed. It doesn’t require plenty of sun too. You can even keep your potted mint plant in a spot that receives bright indirect sun....

Greenery indoors brings positive vibes to the place and can make your eating experience truly delightful. Have a look at these exclusive Indoor Plants Dining Room Décor Ideas to get inspired. Check out our article on the best indoor plants for the dining room here Indoor Plants Dining Room Décor Ideas 1. Modern Dining Room by the Garden A big dining room right next to an open garden will offer a great view through the window with a potted plant indoors....

These herbs and vegetables are most important part of any Italian cookbook. And you can even grow them without a garden, in containers. 1. Cima di Rapa Cima di Rapa is related to broccoli, it is quick to produce harvest and hardy enough to withstand off-season climates. Delicious when stir-fried in olive oil with garlic and chili flakes or in the salad. How to Grow: Cima di Rapa requires full sun, drainage, regular watering and some staking to grow into a prolific and healthy plant....

With a vigorous growth habit, they readily naturalize via their extensive root systems and by self-sowing. The challenge is to be able to enjoy them without letting them take over your yard. Perennial asters are members of various genera in the Asteraceae family, including Aster, Eurybia, and Symphyotrichum. They are native to the United States, Europe, and Asia. There are numerous species and cultivated varieties with heights ranging from six inches to over six feet tall....

Honeysuckles are arching shrubs or twining vines climbers which are native to temperate zones of both the North and southern hemispheres. Known for being highly fragrant and colorful, these Different Types of Honeysuckle Varieties grow in China, South Asian countries, and North Africa. Needing little care, these plants are perfect ornamental flowers for your garden. Here are the Best Types of Scented Lilies Different Types of Honeysuckle Varieties 1. Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle Botanical Name: Lonicera sempervirens...

by Bethany Hayes Companion planting is one way gardeners can naturally maximize their harvests and grow healthier plants with fewer pests and diseases. Tomato plants attract many pests and diseases, so using a variety of tomato companion plants is an excellent way to ensure these garden plants thrive. Companion planting isn’t a new idea; gardeners and farmers have used these techniques for years. Nowadays, we know why certain plants are beneficial because science shows us that companion planting truly has benefits....

Utilize the open space of a window in your cooking place and add greenery with the help of these awesome Pictures of Houseplants on Kitchen Windowsill! Have a look at the top tips on how to start a kitchen garden here Pictures of Houseplants on Kitchen Windowsill Herbs Have an unlimited fresh supply of your favorite herbs by growing them on a sunny windowsill. 1. Potted Herbs by the Kitchen Sink 2....

Here are the Best Flowering Succulents that you must definitely check out if your like vivid blooms! Pick your favorite ones and add them to your plant collection! Here are Best Indoor String Succulents Best Flowering Succulents 1. Christmas Cactus Botanical Name: Schlumbergera x buckleyi A blooming Christmas cactus plant can be a great gift for the holiday season or just anytime. If properly cared for, it bears beautiful colorful flowers in the shade of purple, pink and red....

Black plants are not really black, but dark purple, deep burgundy, maroon, or red. These black flowers and plants can transform any backyard or container garden exquisitely. They add a tropical touch and look exceptional when grown with other bright-colored plants. Find out some exciting pictures of black houseplants here Black Flowers and Plants 1. Queen of Night Tulip Botanical Name: Tulipa ‘Queen of Night’ Beautiful and dramatic, its flower appears in deep maroon in spring....

Half past the March you start to feel the excitement of working in the garden and from the beginning of April, gardening season perks up and mood uplifts for summer. To enjoy your garden, whole season–it’s important to do certain April gardening tasks. What are they? Find them out in this article. 1. Clean the Garden Fall and winter leave a lot of branches, dead leaves, and debris behind. Clear your garden, lawn and flower borders of any such debris so that you can prepare for the planting season....

Catnip is a mint family herb. It’s known for attracting cats like a magician. This gray-green foliage plant releases a chemical called nepetalactone, when rubbed, which works as a cat attractant. Catnip is also used to flavor salads, teas, and meat dishes. Overall, it’s a useful herb, and you can also grow it as a houseplant. Botanical name: Nepeta Cataria Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial What’s with the Cats? Cats don’t bother the catnip plant much, as long as you are not crushing its leaves....

Chinese money plants have a unique look, but are easier to care for than you might think. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to be successful so you can enjoy it for years to come. The unique foliage and easy-care nature of the Chinese money plant makes it an increasingly popular houseplant for beginners. But once you have one, it’s important to understand how to care for them properly....

Even though asparagus is dioecious – with plants that are either male or female gendered – both the males and females produce foliage and flowers. But only female plants produce seed. Growing asparagus in the home garden takes patience. Depending upon which option you choose at planting time – seeds, crowns, or starts – it can take several growing seasons before the bed you’ve lovingly prepared will play host to those tender, delicious springtime spears....

If you’re new to growing plants hydroponically, words like “Deep Water Culture” can sound like they’re straight out of a science-fiction movie. Compared to soil gardening, hydroponics looks more complex – but it’s really not. Table of Contents There are many types of hydroponic systems, many of which have confusing sounding names (nutrient film technique, deep water culture, ebb and flow). But that’s what this article is here for! Let’s take a look at one of the simplest and most popular methods of hydroponic gardening today – Deep Water Culture, or DWC....