1. Snake Plant Sansevieria trifasciata, or snake plant, has become a popular indoor plant because of its low maintenance nature. Not only is it one of the best positive energy plants due to its vibrant color and cheerful vibe it emits, but it’s also one of the healthiest plants. It absorbs VOCs and particulate matter from the environment. Find out its numerous health benefits here. 2. Calatheas Calatheas or Peacock plants is a genus of the Marantaceae family, native to South America....

A rich and quality growing medium can make gardening easy, productive, and fun, and these Hacks to Improve Your Soil for Free will teach you how to achieve that without spending much on chemical fertilizers and soil conditioners. Check out some brilliant gardening hacks here Checking the Condition of Soil Before you think of improving your soil, test it for what it has. Mostly, a basic test checks for Phosphorous, Nitrogen, Potassium, and pH....

Some herbs, like chives and dill, are herbaceous. They have soft stems that die to the ground with the first frost. Unlike tender annuals, cold-hardy herbs live beyond the growing season, going dormant in the winter and returning again in spring. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Others, like lavender, are woody and drop their leaves but retain a winter “skeleton,”unless they are pruned at season’s end....

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....

Vines Thinking of planting some perennial flowering vines but aren't sure what to pick? Finding the right vines for your garden can be a challenge, with there being so many to pick from. In this article, we look at our favorite perennial flowering vines and climbers for your garden space. By Jason White Last updated: November 24, 2022 | 17 min read One of the most intricate skills for a gardener to master is adding climbing vines to their landscape....

Add a touch of happy vibes and greenery to your washroom, taking inspiration from these Bathrooms Turned into Incredible Indoor Gardens! Check out some stunning tropical bathroom designs with plants here Bathrooms Turned into Incredible Indoor Gardens 1. Bamboo Ceiling and Plants in a Luxury Bathroom Check out the best plants for windowless bathrooms here 2. Macrame Hanging Planters Here are the most beautiful hanging plant ideas for bathrooms 3. A Tropical Paradise!...

This article focuses on five easy ways to propagate more shrubs from the ones you already have. Forsythia is an iconic shrub in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8, where its late winter to early spring blooms shatter winter’s icy grip with their bold yellow blossoms. In our guide to growing forsythia, we discuss all you need to know to cultivate this classic in your landscape. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

African mask plant can be tricky to grow, and many people struggle with their care. So in this post, I’ll give you all of the information you need in order to keep them healthy and flourishing for years to come. The African mask plant is a unique and very cool houseplant. It can be a beautiful part of your collection for many years, even as a beginner. Understanding how to properly care for them is the key to enjoying the striking foliage long-term....

Air plants are fascinating. Identified by their spike-like, gray or green, scaly foliage. They are epiphytic plants, and this means that unlike most plants, their survival is not embedded in the soil. They draw moisture and nutrients through scales on their leaves. This makes their care minimal, but that doesn’t mean they don’t get sickly, shriveled, limp, brown, or droopy. They do! Air Plant Dying, How to Save it? The question that most people ask when their air plant is dying, can you save an air plant?...

Reviews Looking for the perfect fertilizer formula for your onion patch during this year's harvest? Finding the right fertilizer for edible vegetables can always be a challenge, especially with so many options to choose from. In this guide, we review our favorite fertilizers for onions by comparing nutrient compounds, costs, quality, and more. By Jason White Last updated: March 30, 2022 | 8 min read Onions are among the most popular vegetables you can plant at home....

While there are many scientific ways and gadgets to determine your soil quality, they can either be a little time-consuming or expensive. But one quick and straightforward way to do this is to Bury 2 White Underwear in the Garden. Confused? Read more below! Here are some easy soil tests you can perform at home Why Bury 2 White Underwear in the Garden? The study on this was first started by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Canada, where the cotton test was performed by a soil management specialist as ‘food’ for soil organisms....

So you’ve heard that houseplants can purify the air in your house. Great news, right? Well, this would be great if it were true, but the reality is a little more complicated than the sensationalist headlines suggest. This article will try to separate the fact from fiction. There is actually some evidence that house plants have a beneficial impact on the pollutant and oxygen levels in a sealed environment. The concentration of a small number of pollutants have been scientifically tested over the last 30 years to assess the impact of plants on the concentration of these hazardous chemicals....

Finding the best gardening tools can be overwhelming – especially for newbies! So I’m going to help make it easier for you to choose the right ones with this list of my top picks for the most essential tools used for gardening. There are more gardening tools and gadgets on the market these days than ever before. So, how can you figure out which ones are the best, and what you really need?...

Growing cucumbers on a trellis is easy, looks awesome, and has tons of great benefits. In this article, I’ll show you how to grow cucumbers vertically, give you techniques for training the vines, and tips for choosing the right type of support for them. I don’t know about you, but I am absolutely hooked on vertical gardening! I grow as many of my vegetables vertically as I can, and cucumbers are no exception....

Growing tomatoes indoors may seem like an impossible feat for this heat-loving fruit, but indoor tomato plants are easy to grow. Provide the right setting for your plant, and you’ll have tomatoes indoors all year long. Then enjoy the fruit of your labor every day. Table of Contents Growing indoor tomatoes takes the same skills as outdoor tomato plants, but there’s the benefit of elemental control. There are few pests to deal with indoors, and very few environmental conditions that ruin your crop....

Vegetables Not sure when it's time to harvest your kale this season? Harvesting this leafy green is fairly straightforward, and the timing depends on when it was planted. In this article, gardening expert Merideth Cohrs takes you through when it's time to harvest kale, and step by step instructions on how to do it. By Merideth Cohrs Last updated: November 2, 2022 | 5 min read Kale is one of the easiest plants to grow in the home garden....

That’s what we’ll discuss in this article – how to grow and care for this houseplant, from A to… well, Zebrina! Goeppertia zebrina (aka Calathea zebrina) You may have heard that zebra calathea is a slightly fussy plant to grow. I’d like to convince you that the care involved is well worth it. All it takes really is learning what this tropical species needs so you can successfully meet its requirements....

In this article, we’ll introduce you to this unique plant, and provide guidance for its cultivation indoors. Beaucarnea recurvata Have you been wanting to grow a palm in your home, but wondering if you could keep up with the misting and watering required to satisfy the typical palm’s need for moisture? If so, here’s a plant for you! The ponytail palm, Beaucarnea recurvata, has tropical-style foliage, but doesn’t require a wet environment to thrive....

If you have monarda in your garden, you can make your own bee balm tea (also called wild bergamot, or oswego tea). This beneficial tea not only tastes great, but is good for helping fight off colds and the flu. So it’s especially nice to have on hand in the winter months! You can make it using either fresh or dried leaves and flowers, resulting in a soothing, mild minty drink to sip and enjoy....

Does the sight of a living plant wall blow your mind? These beautiful green wall structures, widely growing in popularity, can look beyond spectacular. It’s awe-inspiring to think of whoever makes those installations and all the work that goes into it. But making one yourself would surely be biting off more than you can chew. Or would it? We won’t lie, creating your own beautiful plant wall requires hard work. But once you learn the steps you need to take, it’s actually relatively simple....