QUESTION: Why is my lettuce growing so tall? Can I still harvest the leaves? -Tina R ANSWER: Lettuce plants that suddenly start stretching toward the sky and growing extra tall are likely to be bolting. In the bolting stage, a plant stops focusing so much on producing foliage and starts to turn its attention toward reproduction, sending out a flower stalk that will eventually dry to release seeds. When your lettuce bolts, the flower stalk draws energy and nutrients away from the lettuce leaves, making them more bitter and reducing their quality the longer the stalk remains on the plant....

Nor is this model tough to drag around the yard to remote areas with debris that needs removal. It measures 37.87 inches long by 11.38 inches high by 8.5 inches wide, and weighs just over seven pounds. The Worx WG584 40V Power Share Turbine Cordless Leaf Blower with Brushless Motor opens up a new option for homeowners who want the ease of using a power tool for leaf removal. Worx has packed 40 volts of power into a model with a brushless motor that weighs just over seven pounds fully loaded....

Have a look at the most lovely Heart shaped Leaf Plants that you can grow in your bedroom to invite romantic vibes indoors! Check out the most charming red heart-shaped leaf plants here Romantic Heart shaped Leaf Plants 1. Devil’s Ivy Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum Pothos is one of the best low-maintenance vines, usually grown as a houseplant. This beautiful heart-shaped leaf plant can be grown easily in pots. If that’s not the reason enough to grow it, it is in the list of NASA’s air purifying plants and purifies the indoor air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene....

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!...

Started from October, this is third in the monthly series where we pick the best gardening ideas from social media and bring them to you. Here are the Top Balcony Gardens of November 2020! Have a look at the top balcony gardens of October 2020 here Top Balcony Gardens of November 2020 on Instagram 1. A Dreamy Balcony 2. An Artsy Balcony 3. Green Balcony with a Swinging Chair 4. Wooden Plant Shelf 5....

Succulents have similar growing requirements, and you can grow them together. Take inspiration from these indoor combination ideas and try them yourself. Check out our article on best succulents for beginners here Indoor Succulent Combination Ideas 1. Succulents in Mint Tin Box In this Arrangement: Sempervivum chicks Assorted Echeverias Grow different ‘sempervivum chicks’ in a mint tin box to create this cute centerpiece! 2. Indoor Succulent Bowl Aloe Roseum Pussy Ears Hens & Chicks Dudleya All of these eye-catchy succulents are going to look great in a bowl!...

If you want a plant that offers the best of both worlds—flowers, and foliage, then we have the Fanciest Types of Geraniums on this list for you! Here are the best tips to help Geraniums bloom! Fanciest Types of Geraniums 1. Fancy Leaf Geranium Botanical Name: Pelargonium ‘Distinction’ This pretty compact tender perennial is admired for evergreen ruffled leaves embellished with a clear narrow ring of jet black near the margins....

Here are some of the best Purple Houseplants you can grow to add a bit of drama and bold appeal to your indoor plant collection! Check out the best purple vines you can grow as houseplants here Beautiful Purple Houseplants 1. Purple Oxalis Botanical Name: Oxalis violacea Native to Brazil, Oxalis plants display unique pinwheel foliage and a wealth of starry blossoms. Some varieties produce purple leaves or foliage with deeper accent markings....

Balconies hold tremendous design potential and you can make them look beautiful in a lot of ways. Here are some Cozy Apartment Balcony Garden Ideas, which you can use to transform your outdoor space! Check out our article on Balcony Refurbishment Ideas here Cozy Apartment Balcony Garden Ideas 1. Add Wooden Stands Add a wooden stand to your balcony and grow plants in it. 2. A Built-in Wooden Cupboard A built-in wooden cupboard, a chair, and a plant will create a good-looking combo....

Flowers Wondering which red rose is the perfect choice for your garden? With so many gorgeous options in every shade, size, and fragrance, the options can be overwhelming! In this article, we’ll look at our favorite red roses that you can grow at home in your garden, with names and pictures of each! By Danielle Sherwood Last updated: January 13, 2023 | 18 min read Red roses are the epitome of romance....

So if you’re interested in scouting out your options for just that type of succulent cornucopia, you’ve come to the right place. For those of us who are fans (or fanatics!) when it comes to succulents and cacti, the only thing more enticing than a pot of plump, fleshy foliage might be a cascade of those same leaves trailing out of a hanging basket or planter. The visual cue is clear – our cups are running over with delightful, succulent goodness....

1. Easy Tire Swing One of the easiest DIY tree projects and a practical way to upcycle your old tire. The step by step guide is available here! 2. A Simple Treehouse Build a treehouse in the yard for your kids. A warm and simple DIY summer project, which you can follow at the Apartment Therapy! 3. Restful Tree Bench Create a tree bench in the budget in your backyard following the DIY available here at Too Inspired to Sleep!...

Weeds are the arch-enemy of gardeners so we’ll do anything to keep them at bay. Luckily, there’s an easy solution that’s simple, easy to install, and long-term. The best landscape fabric will save you! Table of Contents This material provides a physical barrier between the soil and the sun. It cuts off weeds from the sunlight and literally holds them back if they manage to sprout. With it, your plants can freely grow without all the competition and you can focus on more important things....

Colorful text boxes scattered throughout the book offer insights into different pairings and answer frequently asked questions such as, “How close do companion partners need to be?” For those seeking to cultivate a resilient, healthy organic garden, Jessica Walliser’s book “Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden” should be one of your essential reference books. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission....

1. Find a Basket or Container First, find something to contain your items in– a water can, planter, pot or basket is fine. After this decide which items you need to stuff in it? 2. What to put in a garden gift basket? Trowel, sprayer, gloves, a book or magazine subscription, seed packets and a homemade greeting card(if you can). *Be creative to add anything you like. 3. How to Make a Garden Gift Basket Add handy gardening tools like pruner or trowel; sprayer and gardening gloves like we did here....

Jade plants (Crassula ovata) are commonly grown as houseplants not only because they are easy succulents to grow, but they are also seen as an emblem of good luck or prosperity. One of the challenges is keeping them from stretching out between the leaves. This article is going to show you how to fix a leggy jade plant, and to prevent it from stretching in the first place. How to fix a leggy jade plant?...

What is a Baobab Tree? Baobab is a low maintenance tree and regarded as world’s largest succulent. It can also be grown in pot, baobab bonsai is famous and is particularly well suited for beginners and if you have a large backyard, you can grow it outside. The baobab tree flourishes on poor soils, tolerates heat and has the ability to store large amounts of water, to survive in drought....

They can be hard to find at your local grocery store or farmers market in some places, but luckily, if you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9, you can try your hand at growing them at home. Pyrus pyrifolia Maybe you know them as apple pears, papples, or nashi pears, but whatever you call them, the fruits of the Pyrus pyrifolia tree are delicious. Juicy or crunchy (depending on the variety and maturity), honey-sweet yet not overpowering, mature Asian pears can be enjoyed right away when you pick them....

Members of the Pinguicula genus, butterworts attract insects to their greasy and sticky foliage, only for the poor bugs to end up trapped on the leaf surfaces and then digested. Pinguicula spp. Ever purchased a roll of flypaper and wished it came with a flower? No, just me? For a botanical bug trap that flaunts both ornamental beauty and carnivorous savagery, behold the butterwort. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products....

The flowers are pink, purple, red, white, or bicolored. They have five reflexed and twisted petals that make them look like butterflies, and they’re truly stunning in the dead of winter. Cyclamen persicum Sweetly fragrant Persian cyclamen, Cyclamen persicum, is one of 23 species of Cyclamen in the Primulaceae, or primrose family. Native to the Mediterranean region, it grows well outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, and potted up indoors in all zones....