1. Soil testing First and most important tip: Soil testing helps in finding out the pH level and micro-nutrients present in your garden soil. You can send soil for testing in your nearby garden center or test it at your home. 2. Best Planting Time Do you know what the best time to transplant your plants is? It depends on the day you’re planting— if it’s a sunny and windy day then late afternoon is best....

These Pictures of Cascading Plants in Home are all you need to get inspired into growing them in your rooms! Here are the best trailing plants for hanging baskets Pictures of Cascading Plants in Home 1. Creeping Jenny Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia 2. Little Missy Botanical Name: Sedum ‘Little Missy’ 3. Rocktrumpet Botanical Name: Mandevilla 4. Purple Heart Botanical Name: Tradescantia pallida 5. English Ivy Botanical Name: Hedera helix 6. Arrowhead Plant Botanical Name: Syngonium podophyllum...

Houseplants are the best way to add a touch of greenery in the homes. Picking a variety that offers a dash of colors in the foliage can make it a tad more interesting for your rooms! Here are some best Colorful Houseplants, which you should grow indoors to fill your interior with the colors of nature! Check out our article at tricolor houseplants here 1. Pink Polka Dot Plant Botanical Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya...

By Bethany Cihon Squash plants are susceptible to various pests that can destroy your entire crop if you don’t stop them ahead of time. While squash borers might be the most common, that doesn’t mean they’re the only one – if only! Instead, if you opt to add some to your garden beds, you’ll need to be ready to prevent and combat these common pests that bug squash plants. Paying attention to your garden is key....

Before we dig in, I want to say that this is a very vast topic, and I cannot totally cover it in one blog post (there are entire books on the subject!). Since it’s such a huge topic, it can be very overwhelming for new gardeners. So in order to avoid the overwhelm, I’m just going to start by giving you an introduction to companion growing in this post. Then, to get you started quickly, I’m including a list of companion planting ideas you can try in your garden right away....

We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With 80 organic recipes for essentials like compost, fertilizer, and pest deterrents, as well as instructions on soil testing, plant propagation, and attracting beneficial pollinators, it’s got everything you need to restore your gardens to a more natural, self-sustaining state. In this article, we’ll discuss the book in depth, to help you determine if it deserves a place on your gardening shelf....

Broccoli is often planted indoors in the anticipation of being transplanted into the garden ground in the springtime. To get an early start on spring planting, growers often start their seeds indoors and transplant the seedlings, after a brief hardening-off period, into the garden after the last annual frost date in their area. Though it is possible to grow broccoli indoors, you should attempt doing so only if you have a growing area that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight per day or grow lights timed to provide the same amount of direct exposure....

With fascinating green variegated leaves, Bamburanta stands out with its color combination! Here’s all you need to know about how to grow it with our Ctenanthe lubbersiana Care guide! Check out some of the most beautiful types of prayer-plants here Ctenanthe lubbersiana Plant Information This variegated, tropical beauty belongs to Southern Brazil and the Prayer plant family. It can usually reach up to 2-3 feet tall, with oval-shaped, long leaves flaunting irregular stripes in bands of yellow and green....

Before then, I had no idea that green flowers existed. And that very moment was the start of a love affair with these interesting plants that still continues today! One of my most cherished memories as a gardener is from the 1960s, when I first set eyes on a green Primula auricula – common name mountain cowslip, and a close relative to primroses. This happened to be at an auricula show, though it was more of an informal garden visit with the horticultural college where I was attending evening classes....

Growing spinach from seed can be challenging for beginners, but it’s actually super easy! The key is knowing how and when to do it. So, in this post I will show you everything you need to know about how to grow spinach seeds, step by step. Spinach is a fast, low maintenance vegetable that is actually very easy to grow from seed. But timing is everything! The biggest mistake newbies make is sowing the seeds too late, only to watch the plants bolt right away....

The fruits come in various colors and sizes–red, orange, brown and yellow, pear-shaped or round and also the tangy aroma of their leaves is amazing. Learn ‘how to grow tomatoes on a balcony‘ step by step in this article. What Type of Tomatoes are Suitable for Balconies Good news is that all the tomato varieties are suitable for container gardening, but there are limitations like you can’t grow tomato varieties that spread and become too tall (indeterminate ones) on your balcony (don’t blame us, if we believe balconies are small)....

How do you start a vegetable garden? If you’re looking for all the answers about growing your own vegetables, then you’re in the right place! Once you discover just how easy it can be to grow vegetables yourself, you’ll be excited to get started. Growing vegetables is a huge topic though, and I can’t possibly cover every single detail in one article. So, this guide will be the starting point for everything you need to know about how to grow fresh vegetables in your garden....

For a pteridophyte neophyte, this loss of vitality and vibrancy can be heartbreaking. But for seasoned growers, this is simply part of the process, as routine as shoveling snow after a blizzard. For fern fans, the Boston fern is probably the pteridophyte that got you hooked. It’s gorgeous, versatile, and fairly easy to care for. Plus, you’d have a hard time finding a plant shop or garden center that doesn’t have N....

Before learning this technique, I would just toss my freshly harvested berries into a plastic zip top baggie and stick them into the freezer. The trouble was that when I went to use them in a recipe, I’d have to defrost the whole bag just to get a handful of berries. They would be frozen into one, giant mass. But using this technique, I can grab a small scoop of berries for my son’s lunch everyday or a cup of berries for homemade blueberry muffins, without dealing with an entire bag....

Even among plants, ferns are well-known for their greenery. Since they don’t flower, their fronds are all that they have, ornamentally. Which is fine, because a fern’s green foliage is just what the doctor ordered… most of the time. Dryopteris erythrosora It’s no contest – green is the color most often associated with plants. And it’s easy to see why – what with green being the color of chlorophyll, it’s no wonder our language is peppered with common phrases like “going green” and “green thumb....

Children will not only get to have the experience of observing the plant life cycle taking place right before their eyes, but also the enjoyment of watching their little seed become a big, beautiful tree. What more perfect food could you ask for than the avocado? The odd little “alligator pear” has become a fruit beloved by many, with its buttery texture, earthy flavor, high nutritive value, and versatility in the kitchen....

by Jennifer Poindexter I was taking prom pictures with one of my children a few weeks ago and stumbled across a beautifully landscaped location. The main thing that stood out to me was their bleeding hearts shrub. If you’ve ever seen a bleeding heart, you know it. This plant is unique due to its blooms resembling tiny hearts. This is why bleeding hearts dicentra is a great choice for an eye-catching plant for your landscape....

Also known as painted nettle, painted leaf, and flame nettle, Coleus is grown for patterned, fancy leaves in the beautiful yellow, pink, purple, white, copper, green, and maroon shades in summer and fall. Let’s have a look at How to Grow Coleus from Cuttings easily! Find the best coleus varieties here Things You Will Need to Propagate Coleus from Cuttings You don’t need much to grow coleus from cuttings. All you need is:...

This plant is easily identifiable. Just look for the big, bulbous base, scaly gray trunk, and stringy foliage. When combined with a simple bonsai container, it creates a visual statement that is sure to start a conversation. Some trends just make sense. Consider the fact that ponytail palms are popping up in more and more places as bonsai. One look at their eye-catching trunks that resemble the leg of an elephant and their elegant strap-like leaves, and it’s no wonder people want to capture the spirit of this unique plant with the art of bonsai....

From focal interest to tasty, edible fruits and pads, and even gorgeous, brightly colored blossoms – this one is worth watching your step for! Opuntia spp. I don’t know about you, but personally, I wouldn’t be flattered if someone dubbed me “prickly” – even if it’s sometimes true! The prickly pear, however, certainly earns this moniker as a cactus with pads covered in sharp spines. But don’t let that dissuade you from adding this worthwhile specimen to your landscape, whether you plan to plant it in the ground or pot it....