One of my favorite ingredients in fresh herbal tea, this often overlooked herb is easy to grow, with a breadth of medicinal, culinary, and other uses. And it is certain to fill your garden and kitchen with the loveliest of lemony aromas. Melissa officinalis Nothing reminds me of summer quite like the fresh, citrusy scent of lemon balm. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

Houseplants The Chinese Money Plant is one of the most popular indoor houseplants. Their relative ease of care, coupled with their quick growth rates make them a wonderful choice for many indoor gardeners. In this article, gardening expert Madison Moulton walks through each step of how to plant, grow, and care for Chinese money plants. By Madison Moulton Last updated: August 20, 2022 | 16 min read Need a small houseplant for your home office desk?...

Jalapenos are a part of the chili family and are a hot pepper. People often get confused about what they actually are. This article will answer the question at hand–Is Jalapeno a vegetable or a fruit? Is chocolate a fruit or a vegetable? Find out here. What is Jalapeno? Jalapeno pepper is green and fleshy with an elongated, conical shape. It can be up to 6 inches long. However, the average size remains 2 to 3 inches....

Papalo is an attractive plant, growing up to three-feet tall with gently scalloped, blue-green leaves. It makes a great pot plant, but I like to tuck it in my raised beds with other edibles. I sourced my seed from Johnny’s Seeds, and sowed the seed indoors in early April. As a Mexican herb, it’s sensitive to cold weather, so don’t move it to the garden until after the last spring frost....

1. Observe Before you begin gardening, you must observe the space you are about to use, perfectly. How big or small it is? Which way the wind blows and how windy it is? Is it sloppy or shady? Take a look at every aspect of the selected area neatly and consider how you can use it. How many hours of sun it gets? Which spots are the longest sunny? Where is partial shade?...

Mature Rose of sharon bush can grow up to 12 feet tall and if you want to maintain its natural form you don’t need to prune it much. Basically rose of sharon flower buds appear from new growth and it needs to be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning Rose of Sharon is the most important practice if you want to maintain it in right form and control the growth....

If you’re at war with overgrown grasses and shrubbery on your property, you already know that a cheap low-powered weed whacker isn’t going to cut it. You need something more powerful. But how do you choose a brush cutter that will handle the bushy undergrowth you have? Do you want something that multitasks, or just a machine that’ll get the job done? Let’s get deep into the topic and find out everything you need to know about brush cutters and how they work....

Mexican white oak (Quercus polymorpha) is such an incredible tree that it’s even become a favorite of the vaunted University of Texas at Austin. In fact, the facilities services of the university recommend its landscape planners pay particular attention to this “university favorite” when it comes to selecting species for the 434-acre urban campus. Never heard of Mexican white oak or its aliases, Monterrey oak and netleaf white oak? Don’t feel bad....

Some members of the former Sansevieria genus have structures, colors, and growth habits that vary significantly from those of the best-known varieties with their tall, sleek, green leaves. If you’ve written off snake plants as contenders for a position in your indoor garden because they’re common, or you find the types available in most garden centers to be mundane, it may be time to reconsider. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

Fast growing vegetables are perfect for people who don’t want to wait all summer before they can enjoy their homegrown food. In this list, I’ll give you my top picks for the quickest veggies you can grow, as well as how long each one will take. One of the most difficult things about planting a backyard garden is waiting for your vegetables to start producing food. Waiting all summer before you can eat your first crops can seem to take forever....

We generally think that indoor air is safer than outdoor air, but we are wrong! Synthetic building materials and different organic compounds direct to various health hazards, leading to “sick building syndrome.” In a study conducted by NASA and Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) in the year 1989, it was proved that some houseplants naturally remove toxic agents from indoor air. Here are some of the best Indoor Plants Recommended By NASA that you must consider growing!...

Plants Are you looking for some perennial ground cover plants that will come back each season? There are many different ground covers you can choose from, but the key is finding the right plant. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial ground cover plants, with names and pictures of each! By Jason White Last updated: August 11, 2022 | 10 min read This season, many gardeners have started making the switch from traditional grass to perennial ground cover plants....

What a great idea to decorate the garden with a mosaic? Contrary to what you might think most of the mosaic projects here are easy and can be done using recycled materials such as old CDs, shells, pebbles or pieces of tile portions. 1. Tile Topped Stepping Stone for the Garden Just get some tiles of your favorite color and break them to create the mosaic style stepping stone. See the tutorial on BHG....

Finding the best gardening gifts for mom can be hard. Whether it be for her birthday, Christmas, or the holidays, or if you’re looking for Mother’s Day garden gift ideas, mom is hard to shop for! But you’ll find the perfect present for her on this list. There’s no doubt that mom is difficult to shop for – especially when she’s a gardener and you’re not. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!...

If you are looking for minimal yet elegant designs to grace up your yard, these Formal Garden Design Ideas will tick all your boxes! Check out some fantastic yard desert landscaping ideas here What is Formal Garden Design? Originated in Persia, this garden design uses a clever mix of clean lines, along with geometrical and symmetrical shapes. It works great for both big and small spaces, adding a classy grandeur to the house....

Flowers There are many different flowers that will actually bloom all year depending on your climate, and geographic location. But choosing the perfect fit for your garden can be a bit of a challgenge! In this article, we look at our favorite annuals and perennials that will keep blooming in your garden all year long! By Jason White Last updated: November 19, 2022 | 16 min read Thinking of adding some flowers to your garden, but want to make sure they will bloom all year long?...

Here are The Most Fascinating ‘It’ Plants of 2021 you can add to your home and garden that truly stand out with their awesome colors and foliage, which gives them a smashing appearance! Have a look at the best succulent planter ideas for 2021 here The Most Fascinating ‘It’ Plants of 2021 1. Variegated Monstera The natural holes in the monstera’s variegated foliage look simply amazing with shiny pots. 2. Royal Variegated Banana If you love camouflage foliage, then this is the plant to grow!...

There are many different ways to create a garden on a staircase wall, depending on the size of the wall and the plants you want to grow. Here are the best Garden on the Staircase Wall Ideas to turn your staircase and landing area into a beautiful and fresh living masterpiece with a stunning display of amazing foliage. Here are Tall Plants for Living Room Corner Ideas Garden on the Staircase Wall Ideas 1....

With such a wide variety of houseplants, choosing the best becomes challenging. We have prepared a list of the best Types of Indoor Plants divided into various categories to make it easier for you to pick! Check out our article on the best houseplants for kids here Flowering Houseplants Flowering plants bring color and vibrancy indoors. On the plus side, some are even fragrant! 1. Begonia Wax, Rieger, and Angel-Wing Begonia are among the best varieties....

If you really want that lush, green lawn, you’ll need to find the best lawn fertilizer for your situation. Unfortunately, there are dozens of types of fertilizers on the market. Which do you choose? Table of Contents That’s where we come in. Today we’ll break down the best lawn fertilizer types and how they work. Whether you’re looking for organic nitrogen fertilizer or synthetic fertilizer, we have recommendations that will suit your needs....