Take help from these DIY Potting Bench Plans to build yourself a multifunctional potting bench that would make gardening chores easier. Have a look at some amazing DIY garden bench ideas here Helpful DIY Potting Bench Ideas 1. Two Pallet Potting Bench Here’s a pallet potting bench that can also be used as a console table or craft desk! 2. Potting Bench with Hidden Garbage Can Enclosure This large potting bench is a great option to keep at a corner of your garden....

Succulents are fuss-free plants, and they don’t like overcaring parents–if you’re one of them, our 4 Succulent Growing Tips will help you a lot. Here are the best tips to force Succulents to grow more pups Succulent Growing Tips No One Ever Told You 1. If You Think It’s Time to Water Your Succulents, Wait for One or Two More Days Do not make your succulent die from overwatering. And this tip is most effective–whenever you feel it’s time to water your succulent or cactus plant, wait for a couple more days....

Adding window boxes to your outdoor windows is like the last touch-up you shouldn’t miss. This way, not only can you beautify the exterior of your home, but it also boosts the curb appeal. Moreover, if you don’t have an extra outdoor area to garden–Window boxes provide you more space for planting. You can grow flowers, foliage plants, herbs, and even vegetables in them–The choice is yours! Here are the best cascading flowers you can grow for Window Boxes Prettiest Window Boxes 1....

But you probably guessed that already, which is why you’re here. This guide aims to help you figure out what’s causing the problem so you can fix it and bring back those beautiful blossoms. Passionflowers produce some pretty exceptional blossoms. I mean, it’s right there in the name – we don’t call them “passionleaves,” for good reason. Your vines want to bloom. That’s how they reproduce. If your passionflowers aren’t giving you that big, impressive display that you know and love, something’s wrong....

1. Strawberries USDA ZONES– 3-11 Growing strawberries in containers is quite easy. One of the best berries to grow in containers: Strawberries are perfect for planting on a small balcony. Check out this informative article to find out the right time for planting strawberries! Strawberries can be planted in hanging baskets, strawberry planters, and terracotta pots with 20-30 cm spacing in between the plants. 2. Acai Berries (Weight Loss Berries) USDA ZONES– 9-11 Due to their significant health benefits and the fact that they are very rare, Acai berries can be quite expensive....

Annuals vs Perennials When I first started gardening, I could never remember the difference between perennial and annual plants. Table of Contents Then things really got confusing for me when I would hear other terms thrown around like “biennial”, “hardy annuals”, “tender perennials”…ahhh, what does it all mean!? I didn’t know so I just chose to ignore all of those words. Now that I am a seasoned gardener, I know the importance of understanding what all of those different terms mean....

Nitrogen is an essential nutrient that supports plant growth, and nitrogen fixation is one-way plants obtain it to grow. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil take nitrogen (N) gas and turn it into a usable form for plants. These forms come in several types, but symbiotic nitrogen fixation is the most common. This is the relationship legumes have with bacteria. Table of Contents Legumes are an important part of crop rotation and soil building....

QUESTION: I want to grow baby carrots in my garden. Is this possible? ANSWER: While you can harvest regular carrots at baby size or grow miniature carrots, you can’t grow baby carrots like you’re used to bringing home with the groceries. The baby carrots you buy at the store have been processed, so you won’t be able to grow carrots in your garden and get the same results. These carrots have been cut into sections about two inches long, peeled, and polished to get their uniform size and smooth look....

QUESTION: How big do containers need to be to grow carrots? Can you grow carrots in a bucket? -Ted F. ANSWER: Just about any type of carrot can grow in any type of container, but longer carrot varieties will need containers that are very deep and have straight sides. Old buckets, tubs, bins, just about anything that is deep and straight-sided can be used to grow carrots, as long as it can hold a good amount of soil and has an unobstructed drainage hole in the bottom....

QUESTION: I like growing squash for large harvests. I would like to add some squash container plants. Can you grow squash in pots? How big should the pots be? -Fred R ANSWER: Squash can be grown in a container with a diameter of at least 24 inches. Container depth should be at least 12 inches. If you are short on gardening space, try growing squash in a container can help you to conserve space....

Firestick plants are beautiful and surprisingly easy to care for. In this post, I’ll show you all you need to know in order to keep them healthy and growing for decades to come. The firestick plant can be a striking, low-maintenance addition to any collection, once you understand how to take care of them. This guide on firestick plant care is designed to help you learn what it takes to keep them growing and thriving....

Plants Looking to get started planting some seagrapes in your garden? Before you do, there's some important factors to consider. The Seagrape makes a fantastic plant for beginner gardens. Before you start planting, you'll need to learn how to grow and care for them them from cuttings, or as a mature plant. You'll learn about their hardiness zones, as well as some basic plant facts. By Jason White Last updated: February 18, 2022 | 13 min read Seagrape is an interesting plant that decorates the shores of Florida and other Caribbean Islands as well....

Far as I’m concerned, a berry patch is summertime incarnate. Ooh boy, summertime. There’s a lot to love about a summer day spent outside, isn’t there? Let’s set the scene: Pollen wafts on the warm winds while the sun beats down, a hummingbird flits by and the hyperactive beating of its wings buzzes through your ears; you feel it more than you hear it. Warm soil beneath your feet and calico cloud shapes in the sky above....

Also known as the crinkle leaf plant, key lime pie plants are distinctive-looking and unique, which really sets them apart from the succulents we’re so used to seeing. Adromischus cristatus Everybody and their mother seems to own a succulent or two. And why wouldn’t they? Succulents are easy to care for, extremely portable, and can handle the harsh growing conditions that would bring other plants to their proverbial knees. But as exhibited by the nonstop stream of superhero flicks that grace the silver screen nowadays: with great popularity comes the potential for great burnout....

Read on for everything you need to know to grow small globe thistle, E. ritro, in your gardens. Echinops ritro Small globe thistle, Echinops ritro, is a perennial member of the Asteraceae family that includes sunflowers, daisies, globe artichokes, and asters. It is suited to cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8. Also called Southern globe thistle, this flower is native to Europe and Asia. Its most noteworthy features are its blue to blue-purple color, tall stature, and prickly foliage....

Not only does it look amazing, but a stacked pot tiered planter like this one is a wonderful way to grow vertically! It takes up less space, and you can grow more plants! Perfect for the deck or patio, and a great way to get started with vertical gardening. This project is ridiculously easy, and can be done almost for free if you have a lot of plant pots sitting around like I do....

These peppers are popular for a reason. The good amount of heat they offer doesn’t overpower their pleasant grassy flavor, and the juicy flesh is the perfect thing for salsas and sauces. Capsicum annuum ‘Serrano’ Looking for more heat than jalapenos offer, but you don’t want a pepper so spicy it will melt your tastebuds? Hello, serrano! We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

For me, if I’m overwintering a plant in the garage, propagating a few cuttings is like a little insurance policy in case the overwintered plant doesn’t come back. It’s worth noting, however, that 100 percent success cannot be guaranteed when propagating geraniums either. Plan to take your geranium cuttings from a healthy plant while it is still flourishing and before the weather turns cold, usually in late summer or early fall....

Propagating ZZ plants is a fun way to expand your collection, or share with friends. In this post, I’ll show you step by step how to multiply Zamioculcas zamiifolia using leaf or stem cuttings, or by dividing them. ZZ plants (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) are simple to propagate right at home. In fact, it’s something anyone can tackle, even the newest gardeners. I’ve made it even easier with this complete guide, by providing all my key tips plus detailed step by step instructions....

Crispy lettuce greens are a must-have in salads, you can even grow them in pots easily. Lettuce leaves are healthy for human as they’re 90 percent water, low in calories and rich in fiber. But the more relevant question is whether you can include this leafy green in your dog’s diet? Is lettuce safe for dogs? Can dogs eat lettuce? Is Lettuce Safe for Dogs? The first and foremost thing that you need to know about lettuce is whether it’s toxic to dogs or not....