While these both herbs might look the same to many, they are different when it comes to the taste, aroma, and flavor. So, what are the key differences between the two? Is there any special reason why you must choose one over the other? Let’s find out the Cilantro vs Culantro differences! If you want to grow them both, click here for Cilantro and here for Culantro What is Cilantro? Cilantro, an herb of the Coriandrum genus, contains substantially higher vitamins....

There are a number of reasons that may cause the leaf tips to turn brown, and in this guide we will go over the most common ones. Many of us love peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp.) for their stunning white flowers, but even when they’re not in bloom, these houseplants are remarkably beautiful. I’d grow peace lilies even if they didn’t bloom – those glossy, elegant green leaves are pretty irresistible....

But just because we’ve done something for a long time, that doesn’t make it necessarily useful. The idea of gardening with the moon is an ancient one. People have been doing it for as long as we’ve kept records about gardening. Websites offer advice on which part of the lunar cycle will help your veggies grow big and juicy. Or they may guide you to which astrological phase has the most influence on the flowering of your bushes....

The best gifts for gardeners – Niki says: Like many gardeners, I’ve amassed quite a collection of hand tools. However, it’s my Hori Hori Knife, a classic Japanese garden tool, that is always at my side. Lee Valley’s Hori Hori knife is half knife, half trowel. I use mine for prying stubborn weeds from the soil (like butter!), dividing perennials, and digging holes for veggie seedlings, annual flowers and perennials. The blade is made from stainless steel and comes with a handy sheath that protects it when it’s not being used....

by Matt Gibson Different types of tomato plants need different amounts of water to thrive, and how much water your tomatoes need and how often they should be watered can also vary depending on how large your plants have grown and the region in which you are gardening. Factors such as the presence of mulch can also alter a tomato plant’s water requirements. (Mulch locks moisture in, helping the soil to retain it longer to keep it available for plants....

They may develop unsightly balls of spores called galls, or sori. Inside are masses of teliospores. As the galls age, they release clouds of spores that waft through a growing space and land on foliage and soil. Ustilaginomycetes Smut fungi, or Ustilaginomycetes, are parasites that infect plants with teliospores that enter plant tissue, and have the ability to overwinter and return from year to year. They are known as “true” smuts....

And every single time I used to get a sunburn, I ran to the nearest grocery store to buy a bottle of aloe vera gel. Let me tell you, there’s nothing so soothing as that cool gel sliding over a patch of lobster-colored skin. Are you growing your own aloe plant at home? If not, this is your chance to add an attractive ornamental succulent to your houseplant collection that offers tons of utility as well, as part of your homegrown medicine cabinet....

The juicy berries are a source of food for more than 40 species of songbird, including the American robin, mockingbirds, woodpeckers and finches. Callicarpa americana How can you not immediately fall in love with a plant called “American beautyberry”? It just makes the heart swell. Here, take a Kleenex. The emotive lexicon is well deserved. This large, deciduous shrub, native to the southeastern United States, is truly beautiful. With long, arching branches bearing large, light green leaves, and clusters of little flowers that morph into green and then brilliant purple berries containing three to four seeds each....

To ensure abundant blossoms and vibrant growth, potted lilacs need large containers and regular maintenance to keep their roots in check, and small-growing or dwarf varieties are recommended for their manageable sizes. A favorite in the spring garden, lilacs (Syringa spp.) have an unmistakable, sweet fragrance and large, beautiful flowers in shades of lavender, pink, purple, and white. One of their most appealing features is that mature shrubs can reach a height of up to 30 feet and spread almost as much, providing a glorious sight and a heady fragrance when in full bloom....

Honestly, the idea of growing sweet corn can be daunting. How tall does it grow? Will it create shade over your entire garden? How is it pollinated? When do you harvest it? Zea mays var. saccharata or Z. mays var. rugosa The first year I moved to Alaska, I threw some sweet corn seeds down in my flower bed halfway through the summer, gave them some water, and blew them a kiss goodbye....

QUESTION: Is 6 hours of sun enough for a vegetable garden? There aren’t any parts of my property that are sunnier. — Michael S. ANSWER: You’re in luck! There are many vegetables you can grow in six hours of sunlight. Six hours of direct sunshine each day qualifies as the minimal amount of “full sun,” so look for this language in planting instructions or on seed packets. You’ll find that many of the veggie plants that grow the fastest fall into this category....

Are you planning on harvesting young leaves or large ones from this cruciferous crop? Will you be planting your leafy greens in rows, raised beds, or containers? And what varieties will you be growing? When you plan your cool season vegetable garden, you’ll certainly want to include kale, the versatile star of many a plant-based meal – from salads and smoothies to stir fries and stews. But to harvest the most abundant and delicious leafy greens from this member of the Brassicaceae family, it’s important to provide adequate spacing between these leafy veggies....

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....

Seed mats are pieces of fabric or paper with seeds embedded in them to make the seeds easier to plant. They are similar in concept to seed tapes, but are generally wider and are designed to cover a larger area. There are many reasons why gardeners may choose to use seed mats. They can be used for almost any type of seed: vegetables, flowers, and even turf and lawn. You can buy them ready-made or make your own....

Carving squashes have been grown and hybridized to have that classic, large Halloween look, while pie pumpkins aren’t there for looks (though they’re often adorable.) The biggest pumpkins make for the best pie, right? Well… maybe not. Most cultivars are edible, and you can make pie out of your giant ‘Jack-O-Lantern’ or ‘Howden’ Halloween gourds, but the flesh tends to be watery, stringy, and not-so-sweet. So what are the best pumpkins for pies, purees, and other sweet treats?...

Pinching annuals: which plants respond to pinching? Not all annuals should be sheared, but those that trail – like petunias, million bells, and lobelia – appreciate a mid-summer haircut. The easiest way to shear is to prune the entire plant back by about one-third, but with this method, you’ll sacrifice a few weeks of flowers. However, once the plant has had a chance to re-grow, it will quickly be smothered in new blooms....

QUESTION: Should I prune my broccoli plants? Will it help to harvest more broccoli? -Ken P ANSWER: Broccoli plants are designed to produce one main, large head at the top of its central stalk and smaller clusters, or florets grow around the lower stalk. Depending on what season you are planting in (spring or fall) and what you want to get out of your broccoli harvest, there are three different ways that you can prune back your broccoli plants....

If you love tropical plants, we have the perfect one for you. The taro plant, one of the many types of elephant ear plants, features gigantic leaves with a variety of unique colorings. Plus, it grows the taro root, which is actually one of the top staple foods around the world! Table of Contents Taro is an ancient plant. Originating in Southeast Asia, it’s believed to be one of the first plants ever cultivated....

My dad kept his eyes on… well, not on the road. I guess on the field… and he said to me, “That’s not a pine tree. It’s a spruce.” One of my earliest memories involves planting a spruce tree. We grew up in a very rural part of Pennsylvania, so when I say that my dad and I drove his pickup truck into the woods, I literally mean we drove his pickup truck into the woods....

Native to eastern and central regions of the United States and Canada, the species produces voluminous shrubby mounds of foliage laden with small white, pale blue, lavender, or pale pink blossoms. Symphyotrichum dumosum Perennial asters are members of the large Asteraceae family of plants that includes chrysanthemums, daisies, and sunflowers. And while many have a bushy growth habit, only one species, Symphyotrichum dumosum, formerly Aster dumosus, is commonly called the bushy aster....