by Shelby Baker Chewed fruit, nubby stems, and spotty leaves can be a gardener’s nightmare. So much time and effort in growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants can all be lost over the course of a few short weeks. The scene of the crime is an innocent, leafy green garden. The culprit—a large, meaty, crawling monster known as a tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata). Identifying The Problem Hornworms are the caterpillars of moths, the voracious devours of gardens, the scourge of the nightshade family....

Houseplants Thinking of adding some Pink Princess Philodendron to your indoor or outdoor gardening space? This unique plant is easily identifiable by it's extremely bright and colorful leaves. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton guides you through each step to successfully plant, grow, and care for this lovely plant. By Madison Moulton Last updated: March 15, 2022 | 19 min read Unless you’ve been living under a rock or far away from houseplant dedicated social media accounts, you have undoubtedly heard the name Pink Princess Philodendron in recent months....

Oh, I was laughably proud of my leaf-heavy composting system. Despite all my wonderful garden produce, I can say with all honesty that my favorite thing to harvest was my compost. Before I moved to a part of the country where there are more tumbleweeds than trees, every autumn I developed a bit of a problem – I became a stalker. Always keeping my eyes on my neighbors’ curbs, waiting for the chance to make my move, I was on the lookout for the telltale sign of bulging garbage bags....

Once you know what challenges your beet plants face, you can take steps to head many of them off before they get a toehold. Beets often top lists of “perfect plants for beginners” because they aren’t too much of a challenge to grow. So it’s extra devastating when you step into your garden to discover that those plants you were counting on have been struck by some mysterious ailment. Don’t lose heart....

Is your chicken coop portable? If not, you should entertain the ide, a. Chicken tractors are praised among small-scale farmers for more than just their mobility. This shift in coop design can make a huge difference. Your chickens get to move and munch on weeds and bugs among other benefits, including how chicken manure works wonders for soil improvement. Building your own chicken tractors is not that far-fetched. Once you wrap your head around the construction elements you’ll need, all that’s left to do is settle on the size....

There are so many different types of succulents, and they’re all just as lovely as the next. Succulent plants are great because they don’t require a ton of fussing or care. And they’re easy to propagate. Because there’s a lot to choose from, chances are there’s one out there that suits you just right. Table of Contents Whether it’s indoor succulents you want to grow or an outdoor succulent garden, there’s at least one succulent appropriate for either or both....

Today, I’d like to introduce you to several of the unusual flower bulbs that call my garden home. All of them are fully hardy here in my Pennsylvania landscape and take quite nicely to average garden soil. Best planted in the fall, these unusual flower bulbs settle in for a long winter’s nap before popping up out of the soil the following spring to produce their gorgeous blooms. Most of these bulbs have lived in my garden for many years, and every year their colonies grow, with each bulb producing off-sets that help the plants spread....

QUESTION: What country has the best peaches? Are USA Georgia peaches the best, or is there something even better out there? -Hannah R. ANSWER: The United States is known for having some of the best peaches. They’re currently listed as the fifth highest producer of peaches in the world. However, quantity doesn’t always equate to quality, so what makes the United States the best producer of this delicious fruit? The short answer is the climate and ability to process the peaches when harvested....

In hydroponics, maintaining just the right growing conditions for plants is the name of the game. But even if you achieve the ideal plant spacing, lighting, temperature, humidity, air movement, and nutrient balance, your plants will still suffer if you don’t provide the right nutrient solution pH level. To provide the optimal pH for hydroponics, you should know about some basic chemistry, which can be a bit intimidating if you haven’t kept up with your high school science....

By Jennifer Poindexter Tomato plants are one of the most popular plants in the garden. Yet, they face many challenges. One of those challenges is curling leaves on a tomato plant. Have you ever wondered why your tomato leaves curl? If so, you’re in the right place. I’m going to walk you through some of the most common reasons why the leaves of your tomato plants curl. It’s important to understand the reason for this as it can help you provide better care and protection for your plants and hopefully avoid these issues....

The ancient principles of Feng shui say the kitchen is the ‘heart of the home.’ It represents prosperity, nourishment, and health. Apart from being a vital part of our life, it can also usher abundance and good health if you grow these Lucky Indoor Plants For Kitchen! Check out the best good luck plants for homes here Lucky Indoor Plants For Kitchen 1. Golden Pothos Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum The heart-shaped leaves look beautiful on the kitchen windowsill with trailing vines....

If you want to add plants that have unusual foliage, then you must try growing these Unique Indoor Plants that Look Like Hair Strands! Have a look at some stunning rainbow foliage houseplants here Unique Indoor Plants that Look Like Hair Strands 1. Ponytail Palm Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata This gorgeous palm features strap-shaped, curved, leathery leaves on the swollen trunk that look like an elephant’s foot. Its foliage looks like thick hair strands....

Chrysanthemums are one of the most beautiful flowers that you can have in containers to add a touch of colorful class to your yard. Here are some extraordinary Landscaping with Mums Ideas! Look at some Stunning Chrysanthemum Varieties here Remarkable Landscaping with Mums Ideas 1. Blend the Colors with Other Plants and Flowers Being vivid and colorful, mums can be an amazing choice to mingle with other flowers and variegated plants....

You’ll get a healthy serving of B vitamins, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, and potassium in every beet-infused meal. Beets, Beta vulgaris, can be a little bit controversial. Some people love them, and others think of the horrible canned, pickled beetroot slices that were popular sometime back in the early 1980s. I’ll admit it, as a kid I used to love those soggy slices dripping with vinegar, eaten straight out of a can....

Companion planting with flowers is the easiest technique to have a healthy harvest with the least effort. So, if you are planning one, check out the handpicked list of the Best Flowers for Attracting Pollinators to a Vegetable Garden! Here are the best tips on vegetable companion planting Best Flowers for Attracting Pollinators to a Vegetable Garden 1. Marigold Botanical Name: Tagetes The vibrant color and the strong scent of the beautiful marigolds attract a swarm of nectar hunting bees while keeping beetles and cabbage worms away....

These DIY Lamp Shade for Garden Ideas can be the best addition to your yard with their eye-catching design and fluorescent decor! Craft the best one for yourself. Look at some Vintage Garden Decor Ideas here DIY Lamp Shade for Garden Ideas 1. Give Your Regular Lampshade a Classy Makeover A regular lampshade can be made into a beautiful garden addition using mod podge, paper grocery bag, brown tissue, and some crafting materials....

Flowers Thinking of adding some tulips to your flowerbeds this season? There are many different types of tulips to choose from, so picking just one or two can be a bit of a challenge! In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at her favorite types of tulips to add to your flowerbeds this season! By Liz Jaros Last updated: November 29, 2022 | 21 min read With more than 3,000 varieties descended from roughly 100 species, the tulip family is extensive, diverse, and extremely colorful....

Table of Contents Are you tired of starting seeds on the kitchen table or crouching down to transplant from one pot to another on the ground? If so, you’ll want to build a potting bench. Here you’ll find a wide variety of potting tables, benches, and stations to choose from, as well as building instructions. These range from projects that anyone can do, like repurposing old dressers or leftover patio furniture, all the way through dramatic pieces of garden architecture....

Houseplants Spider plants are some of the most popular plants to grow in hanging baskets. These hardy houseplants grow quickly and can live for many years if properly cared for. In this article, gardening expert and houseplant enthusiast Madison Moulton provides her top tips for healthy spider plants in hanging baskets! By Madison Moulton Last updated: December 22, 2022 | 6 min read Spider plants are one of the most beloved indoor plants around the world thanks to their remarkable ease of care....

Trends are for everything, and even the plants are a part of them! After having a look at the analysis done by the furniture company Joybird, we revisited the Google Trends Data for the year 2020 and made a list of 12 Most Popular Houseplants in American states! Know the names of colorful houseplants here Most Popular Houseplants 1. Aloe Vera Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis Popular In: Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia...