Growing astilbe (aka false goat’s beard) is easy and they don’t require any special care. In this article, I will tell you everything you need to know, including where to plant them, water, sunlight, soil, fertilizer, and much more! With its airy, leafy foliage and striking flowers, astilbes make a colorful addition to shady perennial gardens. Enjoying the blossoms year after year is easy, once you’ve learned how to give your false goat’s beard the love and attention it needs to thrive....

Shrubs Thinking of planting a Fiesta Hibiscus around your home, or in your garden? This easy to care for tropical plant can be a beautiful addition to any home or garden. But they also have a few quirks you'll need to be aware of before planting them. Gardening expert Madison Moulton examines the best ways to plant, grow, and care for the Fiesta Hibiscus plant. By Madison Moulton Last updated: June 9, 2022 | 10 min read There’s nothing quite as enticing as a tropical summer – lounging by the pool, glistening summer sun, colorful cocktails with unfathomable names....

What is an angel trumpet plant? Angel trumpet is the common name for two distinct, but closely related, species of plants: Brugmansia and Datura. Both are members of a plant family known as the nightshade family (Solanaceae.) These two beautiful flowering plants share the same plant family as familiar edibles such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, tomatillos, and peppers. But, the Solanaceae family is also home to many poisonous and toxic plants, including nightshade, tobacco, and mandrake....

The licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), which means sweet root in Greek is actually a legume. It is native to the Mediterranean and parts of the South-West Asia and particularly to the Indian subcontinent, where it is called ‘Mulethi’ It is a perennial herb that grows to over a meter and a half tall. It is cultivated for its roots, the plant has an extensive root system. Roots grow 3 to 4 feet (1 – 1....

What could be a better way to enhance the flavor of your favorite home-cooked Italian recipes than to add fresh herbs to them! You can easily make your own kitchen Italian Herb Garden to have a crisp supply of these herbs all year round! As they don’t take much space to grow, all you need are some small containers on the south or west-facing window or a small balcony, and you will be good to go!...

It’s easy and convenient, and this article will teach you how to do it. Here’s what we’ll cover: Broccoli is the one vegetable I have loved my entire life. As a kid, I ate it raw. Now I adore it lightly sautéed with teriyaki chicken so that it turns bright green, slightly tender, and soaks in the sauce for a delicious flair. But the best way to enjoy this nutritious brassica is straight from the garden....

Not only is it a simple plant to grow and maintain, it has a variety of delicious uses beyond the bland and mushy examples often served by cafeterias. Spinacia oleracea Spinach has gotten a bad rap over the years for being a pungent vegetable that kids would rather toss than digest. However, I’ve watched my six kids eagerly devour theirs at every meal, and I can tell you with certainty that this is one vegetable you need to be growing fresh in your garden....

Let’s learn more! Tanacetum parthenium To many in the herbal medicine community, feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is known as a natural headache remedy. But in the gardening community, this shrubby herb is appreciated as an attractive landscape plant. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Continue on to learn all about growing feverfew in your garden....

Suitable for cultivation in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9, they bloom in midsummer and are a favorite for cottage gardens or perennial borders. Leucanthemum x superbum Shasta daisies occupy a quiet corner of my mind. I remember the glow of white flower petals in my parents’ garden at night, reflecting the moonlight as we roasted hotdogs on bonfires and hunted for fireflies. Daisies as a group are garden favorites. The Shasta variety is no exception, and not only for its big bloomed, beautiful looks....

Before long, their enormous leaves shaded out my carrots, shallots, rhubarb, and more. The rhubarb leaves grew to be twice the size of my face in their quest for a droplet of sunlight. I’m here to make a confession: when I first started gardening, I planted four broccoli seedlings in a container, I grossly underestimated how big they would get. They started from such tiny seeds. How could they possibly grow to be so enormous and strong?...

If you want almost instantaneous satisfaction, grow radishes! They are fast and easy to grow, and so pretty. Even if you don’t like to eat radishes, it’s worthwhile growing them because they’re so much fun. Radish Varieties Globe and cherry belle radishes are the traditional red spring radishes. Icicle is a long, slim, white radish. Easter egg comes in a colorful mix of purple, rose, pink, scarlet, white, red, and lavender....

There are many different types of plants that produce a flower stalk that is referred to as a larkspur flower, ranging from perennial flowering plants to annual larkspur. Most of the perennial varieties are in the genus Delphinium. The perennial delphiniums are made up of over 300 species. Table of Contents Annual larkspurs are generally in the Consolida genus, which is made up of about 40 species that are native to western Europe and the Mediterranean....

The whole world is under the threat of Coronavirus. People are confined to their homes, supermarkets are closed, and this has created a global food problem. However, you can combat this situation by growing vegetables in your garden. If you don’t have one, grow them in a balcony, patio, terrace or rooftop. Starting a lockdown vegetable garden will not only provide you with fresh veggies, but also kills the boredom!...

Folk medicine has long employed a plethora of ingredients we can grow ourselves – like elderberries, garlic, ginger, and a variety of kitchen herbs. Are you looking for some much-needed relief from the symptoms of a cold or flu? Science has yet to find a cure for the common cold. But nature provides us with plenty of ingredients to help alleviate our suffering – with wholesome, natural ingredients right from the garden....

By Robert Pavlis Most common garden plants have been assigned a hardiness zone range that indicates if a particular plant will grow in your climate. It is a range of numbers with both a high and a low limit because most plants have trouble growing in very cold or very hot regions. Some take hardiness zone numbers as gospel, but they are only an approximation. Each country or region has developed their own zone numbers....

Read on for a health-focused look at why you should love tomatoes, and add more to your diet. Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient, and when they’re perfectly ripe, they are exceptionally delicious. If I close my eyes, I can almost taste a sun-ripened tomato freshly picked from my parents’ garden. Whether you enjoy them juicy and fresh, or prefer them in the form of ketchup or homemade sauce, I think we can all agree that they’re superb....

Varieties of Venus fly traps There is only one species of Venus fly trap, Dionaea muscipula, and it is native to a small region of eastern North and South Carolina. Over the years, it has been bred to exhibit different traits, and there are now dozens of different cultivars on the market. Some of the types of Venus fly traps you may come across include ‘Red Dragon’ which has a dark red coloration, ‘Justina Davis’ which is a solid green, ‘Flaming Lips’ which has bright orange traps, and ‘Purple Haze’ which has deep purple traps, among many others....

Here’s What to Do When Lucky Bamboo Turns Yellow and how to take care of it in the right way to nurture it back to its green glory! Check out our article on lucky bamboo care tips here What Causes Lucky Bamboo to Turn Yellow Two of the most common problems that cause the plant to turn yellow are too much exposure to direct sunlight and heavily-fluoridated or too salty tap water....

If you are someone who loves to see veggies grow fast, then you must check out these delicious and Fast Growing Vegetables For Quick Harvest! Check out the fastest growing leafy vegetables here Fast Growing Vegetables For Quick Harvest 1. Lettuce When it comes to fast-growing vegetables, lettuce is our favorite! This crispy salad green has many qualities that make it a blessing for health. Growing Lettuce is easy and fun too....

Beautify your porch and balconies with these stunning DIY Railing Planter Ideas displaying your favorite plants and flowers in style! Check out the best trailing foliage plants here DIY Railing Planter Ideas 1. The Charm of Railing Planters Railing planters and flowers growing prolifically in them can increase the charm of your balcony garden. 2. Beautiful Railing Planters and Geraniums Beth and Bill did a balcony transformation by hanging railing planters filled with amazing low-care geraniums....