Easter cactus plants are easy to grow and they require minimal care. In this post, I’ll show you all there is to know in order to keep them thriving and blooming for years to come. The Easter cactus and its spring flowers can be a lovely addition to any houseplant collection. Even a beginner gardener can grow and rebloom them every year by learning to create the environment they need to thrive....

Gardening with children is so much fun! Some of my favorite childhood memories involve gardening with my grandparents. Tasting chives and carrots fresh from the garden bed was truly something that gave me the inspiration to garden today. Most kids can get something out of gardening, and tasting that fresh produce is a great way to involve them in that process. Table of Contents You probably already know the benefits of time spent in the yard and away from the couch, including those to the immune system and mental space....

Here are just a few reasons why you should be growing rosemary in your garden. Firstly, it is delicious! It adds beautiful flavor and aromas to everything from bread to chicken; is simple to use and available to harvest all year round. Table of Contents Secondly, it smells amazing! Add rosemary stems to bouquets, wreaths, potpourri, or use essential oils around the house to make it smell fabulously fresh. Thirdly, it looks great in the garden!...

A beautiful garden needs the right tools, and it becomes imperative to keep them in pristine condition. Generally, gardeners underestimate the importance of the cleaning process of tools. It is essential to take care of tools with regular cleaning and oiling in a correct manner. Read in detail How to Clean Garden Tools. Check out the Best Power Tools for Gardening here! How to Clean the Garden Tools Things You’ll Need Dishwashing detergent Sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda) Sandpaper Wire bristle brush Abrasive sponge steel wool Disinfectant alcohol Coconut oil Paper towels Linseed oil Gloves Step 1: Wash Tools Take warm water in a bowl and add a liquid detergent into it....

Their sun-loving character makes them great additions to drought-tolerant landscapes, adding long-lasting bursts of color. Bidens spp. The name Bidens may not be a familiar one, but the sight of them surely is. While creating dazzling displays in the ground and in containers, Bidens species and cultivars also provide bountiful blooms for pollinators to forage nectar and pollen from. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Known for attracting hummingbirds, this member of the Lamiaceae family is remarkably easy to care for. Salvia clevelandii If you love growing common sage in your herb garden and live in a warm area, you’ll want to consider adding Cleveland sage into the mix. Salvia clevelandii, also known as California blue, fragrant, and most often, Cleveland sage, is a fast-growing, highly aromatic herb that is native to the coast of southern California....

The popular jade plant is one Crassula species. It and the less well-known crassulas available to the home gardener each have their own configuration of fleshy, water-retentive leaves and maybe a unique color or rosette shape. Crassula spp. Crassula is a quirky-looking group of succulents that have inspired some offbeat common names. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Daucus carota sativus ‘Chantenay’ Sometimes a garden presents you with an unexpected reason to rejoice. Usually that’s a flower – an unanticipated crocus blooming in the snow, or a crepe myrtle, presumed dead, sending up fresh growth. But my personal favorite garden surprise involved vegetables, during the first season I grew ‘Chantenay’ carrots. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

To make your gardening a little fun and interesting, here’s all the information on How to Grow Cucumbers in Unique Shapes in pots! Here are the best tips on avoiding bitter-tasting cucumbers How to Grow Cucumbers in Unique Shapes The secret of giving the cucumbers your desired shape comes into action after the plant starts to grow them. 1. Prepping the Cucumber Once you spot the baby cucumber growing to about 3-5 inches, take a sharp blade and cut the bottom 1 inch of the fruit....

Inevitably, when people talk about galangal, they want to compare it to ginger. And that’s understandable. Alpinia galanga If you like Southeast Asian cuisine, then you need to become good friends with galangal. This delicious rhizome is indispensable in Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Malaysian cuisine. Sure, you can buy it at just about any store with a respectable range of produce, but growing it takes relatively little effort, and you have a beautiful ornamental in the meantime....

Asparagus growers have been aware of Fusarium crown and root rot since at least 1908, and things have not improved much since then. Fusarium and Phytophthora crown and root rot can devastate asparagus plots and cause a total loss of yields. There are steps you can take to minimize the stress to your plants and enhance their chances of survival. Learn how to identify and treat these diseases with our guide....

But I made some changes and I don’t find those big pieces of shell in my compost anymore. You don’t have to either. While eggs may be the delight of many home cooks, eggshells can be the bane of many home composters. I remember my reaction when I dug in to harvest my very first batch of finished compost. I was thrilled that all of my food waste and garden trimmings had magically transformed into a beautiful, brown, humus-like substance!...

If you are blessed with a natural green thumb, then continue doing what you’re doing. But if you’re like the rest of us mere humans, it takes time and a lot of trial and error to figure things out. It’s important to know some indoor gardening basics to give you the best chance to grow gorgeous plants. Table of Contents Save yourself some of the hassle by understanding the principles of what’s going on above and below the dirt....

Houseplants Thinking of adding a new philodendron to your houseplant collection, but want to know how long they live before you do? In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton walks through the typicaly philodendron lifespan, and how you can extend the life of your new philodendron houseplant. By Madison Moulton Last updated: June 22, 2022 | 7 min read Philodendrons are incredibly well-known and beloved in the houseplant community....

It is a wonderful feeling when we realize that the days are longer, and the weather is not so cold. We can finally get outside and start to work in the garden! The temptation is to pull on a jacket, take a spade out there, and get started. But you need to stop yourself from jumping straight in without thinking – and make sure the soil is ready for working first, along with a few other important spring preparations....

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 a wandering jew plant is not difficult, but it can be intimidating for beginners who aren’t sure how to do it. So in this post, I’m going to make it easy and show you all you need to know, step by step. If your wandering jew plant is looking leggy, then it’s time to prune it. This may sound scary to you, but it’s really not that difficult to learn how....

Table of Contents Ah, the pussy willow. The perfect addition to your ornamental garden! They’re one of the first plants to bloom in spring, making them a top pick for many gardeners. Its flowers, or “catkins”, are fluffy little blooms which resemble tiny little cats. The Chinese use pussy willows as a decoration during part of the lunar new year. It’s believed to bring prosperity for the coming year. It’s also a popular Easter decoration....

Using the right type of soil for snake plants is very important. So in this post, I’ll tell you all you need to know, including the best type, what properties to look for, and I’ll also give you my recipe so you can mix your own. Choosing the best soil for snake plants is a big part of keeping them healthy. The wrong kind can cause many problems, or even kill them....

The sorghum plant might be one of the most common and useful cereal crops that many gardeners have never heard of! Believed to be first domesticated in the Niger River Valley of West Africa, this drought-tolerant plant became an important crop for cultures all over Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Table of Contents From its humble origins as an ancient grain, sorghum is now grown commercially for a wide range of uses including livestock feed, sorghum syrup (similar to molasses), weaving material, floral arrangements, and even industrial processes like ethanol production....